Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Laura Dressel, MD
Family Medicine · Candler, 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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What this data tells you about Dr. Dressel
Dr. Laura Dressel is a family medicine specialist in Candler, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dressel performed 2,836 Medicare services across 1,992 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dressel received a total of $5,282 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 344 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Dressel 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in NC
$5,282 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,836
Medicare services
Top 8% in NC for family medicine
1,992
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~142 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $84 | $218 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
390 | $8 | $15 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
253 | $125 | $212 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
192 | $10 | $35 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
175 | $8 | $38 |
| Annual depression screening | 158 | $18 | $29 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
135 | $29 | $95 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
106 | $13 | $43 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
81 | $16 | $58 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
70 | $9 | $59 |
| 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. |
69 | $2 | $14 |
| 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. |
69 | $62 | $158 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
50 | $9 | $51 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
46 | $15 | $60 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
37 | $10 | $31 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
35 | $6 | $20 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
35 | $7 | $29 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
29 | $5 | $27 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
26 | $4 | $27 |
| SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, 30 mcg/0.3 mL Administration of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) vaccine containing 30 micrograms of antigen in a 0.3 milliliter dose. |
24 | $39 | $67 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
23 | $17 | $69 |
| Lung cancer screening counseling visit A visit to discuss the need for lung cancer screening using a low-dose CT scan. This service is used to determine eligibility and facilitate shared decision making. |
20 | $26 | $106 |
| 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. |
19 | $12 | $40 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
19 | $51 | $136 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
18 | $36 | $250 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
17 | $13 | $54 |
| Iron level test | 17 | $6 | $32 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
17 | $78 | $170 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of hip, pelvis, and spine This test measures bone density in the hip, pelvis, and spine to assess bone strength. It also includes an assessment for spine fractures. |
16 | $49 | $225 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
16 | $9 | $35 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $130 | $308 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
16 | $34 | $81 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
15 | $15 | $80 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
14 | $98 | $205 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
14 | $149 | $325 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
12 | $20 | $88 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
11 | $8 | $30 |
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 ↗$5,282
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $755/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NC for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
344
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
$5,259 (99.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$23 (0.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$971
2023
$858
2022
$867
2021
$747
2020
$236
2019
$819
2018
$784
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$166
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$118
Lilly USA, LLC
$93
ABBVIE INC.
$93
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$84
Novo Nordisk Inc
$63
Amgen Inc.
$54
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$45
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Corcept Therapeutics
$30
Dexcom, Inc.
$26
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Inari Medical, Inc.
$22
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$19
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
Radius Health, Inc.
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$16
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 38.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$585
PFIZER INC.
$559
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$506
Amgen Inc.
$400
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$344
Lilly USA, LLC
$273
AbbVie Inc.
$214
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$201
ABBVIE INC.
$186
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$182
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$171
Radius Health, Inc.
$170
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$133
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$104
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$87
Abbott Laboratories
$86
Allergan Inc.
$73
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$72
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$67
Exact Sciences Corporation
$59
Eisai Inc.
$59
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$52
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$51
Corcept Therapeutics
$47
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$46
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$45
Inari Medical, Inc.
$43
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
EISAI INC.
$29
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Dexcom, Inc.
$26
AbbVie, Inc.
$20
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Nevro Corp.
$19
PREVENTRIC DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
$18
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$18
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$17
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$16
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$16
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$15
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$14
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$13
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 31.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 9% for family medicine in NC.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
452
Per 100K population
166.3
County median income
$70,578
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE
10.4 mi
10.4 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. Dressel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of NC peers, with 20 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. Dressel experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dressel performed 576 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Dressel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dressel received a total of $5,282 from 48 companies across 344 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. Dressel's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Candler?
Dr. Dressel's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Dressel) 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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