Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Emily Crawford, FNP
Physician Assistant · Bryson City, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Crawford from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Crawford
Dr. Emily Crawford is a physician assistant in Bryson City, NC, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Crawford performed 3,436 Medicare services across 1,083 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Crawford received a total of $5,246 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 326 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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. Crawford 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in NC
$5,246 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,436
Medicare services
Top 1% in NC for physician assistant
1,083
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~191 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
789 | $80 | $165 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
741 | $41 | $75 |
| Home visit, established patient, straightforward decision making A home visit for an established patient involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 15 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service. |
620 | $31 | $85 |
| 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. |
576 | $74 | $225 |
| Home visit, established patient, low complexity A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes. |
122 | $34 | $120 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
84 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
65 | $53 | $175 |
| 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. |
54 | $2 | $10 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
50 | $29 | $30 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
48 | $16 | $40 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
43 | $4 | $45 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
38 | $33 | $45 |
| 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. |
32 | $7 | $30 |
| 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. |
30 | $84 | $350 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
27 | $13 | $45 |
| 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. |
26 | $0 | $80 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
24 | $105 | $175 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
22 | $16 | $59 |
| Home visit, new patient, moderate complexity A home visit for a new patient involving moderate medical decision making, lasting at least 60 minutes. |
17 | $94 | $220 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
16 | $12 | $50 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
12 | $32 | $45 |
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 ↗$5,246
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,311/year across 4 years
Top 4% in NC for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
326
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
$5,246 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$867
2023
$1,537
2022
$1,267
2021
$1,575
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$224
Abbott Laboratories
$129
PFIZER INC.
$103
Amgen Inc.
$85
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$63
ABBVIE INC.
$60
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$36
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$32
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$20
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$19
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Corcept Therapeutics
$13
Top 3 companies account for 52.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$798
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$566
ABBVIE INC.
$467
Amgen Inc.
$353
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$311
AbbVie Inc.
$307
Abbott Laboratories
$260
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$244
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$228
PFIZER INC.
$221
Lilly USA, LLC
$216
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$192
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$172
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$116
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$93
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$91
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$74
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$65
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$63
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$61
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$47
Corium, LLC
$45
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$23
Exact Sciences Corporation
$20
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$17
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$15
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Almatica Pharma LLC
$14
Corcept Therapeutics
$13
Top 3 companies account for 34.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · ANORO ELLIPTA · APTIOM · AREXVY · Aimovig · Azstarys · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · Cologuard Collection Kit · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GRALISE · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Korlym · LATUDA · LEQVIO · LONHALA MAGNAIR · Linzess · MOUNJARO · Myrbetriq · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PREMARIN · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STEGLATRO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · Saxenda · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Yupelri
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for physician assistant in NC.
Geographic Context
Physician assistants within 10 mi
33
Per 100K population
234.6
County median income
$55,429
Nearest hospital
DLP SWAIN COUNTY HOSPITAL LLC
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. Crawford is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of NC peers, with 18 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. Crawford experienced with home visit, established patient, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Crawford performed 789 home visit, established patient, moderate complexity 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. Crawford receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Crawford received a total of $5,246 from 32 companies across 326 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. Crawford's costs compare to other physician assistants in Bryson City?
Dr. Crawford's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Crawford) 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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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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