Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kathryn Williams, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Cary, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
210 ASHVILLE AVE, Cary, NC 27518
9192356509
In practice since 2009 (17 years)
NPI: 1467689752 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Williams 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. Williams

Dr. Kathryn Williams is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Cary, NC, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Williams performed 697 Medicare services across 638 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Williams received a total of $2,830 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 79 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. 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. Williams 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 7% volume in NC $2,830 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
697
Medicare services
Top 7% in NC for obstetrics & gynecology
638
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~41 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
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.
180 $2 $19
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.
111 $117 $352
Insertion of temporary bladder tube 108 $32 $167
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.
73 $95 $220
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
61 $8 $78
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.
61 $63 $160
Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device
A procedure to measure, fit, and insert a device designed to support vaginal structures.
29 $55 $215
Non-rubber pessary
A non-rubber device inserted into the vagina to support pelvic organs.
28 $53 $174
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine.
19 $7 $282
Complex urodynamic pressure measurement
A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures.
14 $269 $1,155
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.
13 $24 $632
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 ↗
$2,830
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $404/year across 7 years
Top 16% in NC for obstetrics & gynecology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
79
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
$2,730 (96.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$100 (3.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$977
2023
$257
2022
$717
2021
$318
2020
$135
2019
$240
2018
$186

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
COLOPLAST CORP
$560
Boston Scientific Corporation
$179
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$124
Medtronic, Inc.
$71
ABBVIE INC.
$26
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 88.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$654
COLOPLAST CORP
$560
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$278
Medtronic, Inc.
$223
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$149
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$120
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$116
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$100
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$87
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$70
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$59
Organon LLC
$50
Allergan, Inc.
$50
Hologic, LLC
$50
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$41
Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
$31
ABBVIE INC.
$26
Mycovia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$22
Coloplast Corp
$22
SCYNEXIS, Inc.
$19
Axonics, Inc.
$19
AbbVie Inc.
$18
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$18
PFIZER INC.
$12
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 52.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM · ADVANTAGE · ANNOVERA · APTIMA · Advantage System · Altis · Axonics · BOTOX · Capio RP · EXPAREL · GEMTESA · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENERAL - FEMALE SUI · HYSTEROLUX FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT · IMVEXXY · INJECTAFER · INTERSTIM · Kyleena · MYFEMBREE · NEXPLANON · NovaSure · Osphena · PREMARIN · Phexxi · Solyx SIS System · ThinPrep · Upsylon · Vivjoa
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Obstetricians & gynecologists within 10 mi
289
Per 100K population
25.1
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital
WAKEMED, CARY HOSPITAL
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. Williams is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of NC peers, with 17 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. Williams experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Williams performed 180 automated urinalysis 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. Williams receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Williams received a total of $2,830 from 26 companies across 79 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. Williams's costs compare to other obstetricians & gynecologists in Cary?
Dr. Williams'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. Williams) 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 →
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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →