Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Charles Miller, M.D.
Urology Physician · Boone, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Miller
Dr. Charles Miller is an urology physician in Boone, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Miller performed 7,320 Medicare services across 3,088 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Miller received a total of $4,499 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 209 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Miller is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in NC
$4,499 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,320
Medicare services
Top 9% in NC for urology physician
3,088
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~385 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,400 | $18 | $49 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
1,153 | $2 | $14 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
959 | $87 | $233 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 583 | $18 | $60 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
549 | $8 | $15 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 294 | $134 | $459 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
203 | $20 | $61 |
| Injection, amikacin sulfate, 100 mg | 160 | $1 | $2 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
155 | $58 | $161 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
102 | $7 | $39 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
90 | $109 | $347 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
75 | $26 | $92 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
71 | $69 | $259 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
65 | $156 | $489 |
| Ertapenem sodium injection, 500 mg An injection of ertapenem sodium, an antibiotic medication, administered at a dose of 500 mg. |
64 | $9 | $41 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
55 | $9 | $54 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
52 | $0 | $2 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
31 | $45 | $201 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
29 | $104 | $320 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
28 | $54 | $152 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
28 | $74 | $226 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
25 | $416 | $1,000 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
25 | $167 | $608 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
23 | $45 | $213 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
22 | $50 | $200 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
22 | $9 | $75 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
15 | $267 | $775 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
15 | $24 | $257 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
15 | $138 | $578 |
| Urethral dilation using endoscope A procedure to widen the urethra using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. This helps to open a narrowed urethral passage. |
12 | $219 | $770 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,499
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $643/year across 7 years
Top 33% in NC for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
209
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,900 (86.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$599 (13.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$903
2023
$863
2022
$659
2021
$237
2020
$385
2019
$629
2018
$824
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$356
COLOPLAST CORP
$164
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$101
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$89
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$73
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$42
PFIZER INC.
$36
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$24
Teleflex LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 68.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$917
Coloplast Corp
$316
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$314
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$293
Rochester Medical Corporation
$286
PFIZER INC.
$224
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$194
Amgen Inc.
$173
Teleflex LLC
$168
COLOPLAST CORP
$164
NeoTract Inc.
$135
ABBVIE INC.
$115
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$102
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$101
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$100
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$97
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$91
AbbVie, Inc.
$76
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$72
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$66
Axonics, Inc.
$62
AbbVie Inc.
$52
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$51
GENZYME CORPORATION
$51
Dornier MedTech America, Inc
$43
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$43
ConvaTec Inc.
$38
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$24
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$24
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$19
Wilmington Medical Supply, Inc.
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$15
RGH Enterprises, Inc.
$14
ROCHESTER MEDICAL CORPORATION
$12
Olympus America Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 34.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Androgel · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · EDEX · ERLEADA · EndoSheath Technology · Erleada · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENTLECATH · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · INTERSTIM · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · Luja Coude · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · Medilas H Solvo · NOCDURNA · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Olympus Stone Baskets and Retrievers · Otrexup · PREMARIN · Porges Coloplast · Prolia · SPEEDICATH · SUTENT · SpeediCath · TITAN · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · VRAYLAR · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (87%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
14.7
County median income
$51,367
Nearest hospital
WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Miller is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Miller experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Miller performed 2,400 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Miller receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Miller received a total of $4,499 from 36 companies across 209 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Miller's costs compare to other urology physicians in Boone?
Dr. Miller's average Medicare payment per service is $35. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Miller) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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