Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Pechter, MD
Radiation Oncology · Cary, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed 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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Pechter 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. Pechter
Dr. William Pechter is a radiation oncology specialist in Cary, NC, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pechter performed 19,540 Medicare services across 1,285 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pechter received a total of $59,827 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 145 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Pechter 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in NC
$59,827 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗19,540
Medicare services
Top 3% in NC for radiation oncology
1,285
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,221 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
18,069 | $0 | $1 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
217 | $8 | $26 |
| 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. |
199 | $38 | $119 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
133 | $899 | $2,872 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
93 | $525 | $1,680 |
| Injection, alteplase recombinant, 1 mg | 72 | $68 | $221 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
61 | $115 | $361 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, first order branch Placement of a catheter into a primary branch of an artery in the chest or arm. |
55 | $392 | $2,460 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
55 | $130 | $447 |
| 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. |
53 | $79 | $269 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
49 | $172 | $569 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
48 | $30 | $94 |
| 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. |
37 | $64 | $217 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with stent placement A radiologist inserts a needle or tube into the hemodialysis circuit and places a stent in the dialysis segment while reviewing the procedure. |
35 | $3,220 | $10,156 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
34 | $130 | $407 |
| Hemodialysis clot removal, balloon dilation, and stent placement This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit, dilating the dialysis segment with a balloon, and placing a stent, all under radiological review. |
33 | $4,107 | $12,888 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
32 | $76 | $239 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
27 | $721 | $2,263 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
26 | $448 | $1,407 |
| 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. |
26 | $121 | $401 |
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein | 25 | $88 | $296 |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves replacing an existing tunneled central venous catheter with a new one. The new tube is inserted through the same tunnel under the skin to maintain vascular access. |
23 | $587 | $1,857 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
23 | $69 | $217 |
| Chemical injection for multiple incompetent leg veins A procedure involving the injection of a chemical agent into several non-functioning veins in the leg. |
21 | $142 | $475 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
20 | $43 | $141 |
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg. |
19 | $1,162 | $3,968 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
16 | $118 | $396 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
13 | $6,374 | $20,795 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
13 | $96 | $303 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
13 | $124 | $391 |
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.
0.7% high complexity
95.7% medium
3.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$59,827
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,547/year across 7 years
Top 2% in NC for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
145
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$45,551 (76.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$10,852 (18.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,424 (5.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$15,206
2023
$15,391
2022
$15,644
2021
$10,982
2020
$153
2019
$513
2018
$1,937
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$15,014
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$155
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$24
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$14
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$56,388
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$1,658
Boston Scientific Corporation
$276
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$169
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$155
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$154
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$130
GUERBET LLC
$121
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$120
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$95
Amgen Inc.
$93
Cook Medical LLC
$46
Medtronic, Inc.
$44
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$41
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC
$40
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$35
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$32
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$31
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$24
Relypsa, Inc.
$23
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$20
BIOTRONIK INC.
$19
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$14
Mallinckrodt LLC
$13
ACACIA PHARMA INC
$12
GENZYME CORPORATION
$11
Top 3 companies account for 97.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ANGIOJET · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AURYXIA · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · Auryxia · BYFAVO · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CONQUEST · COVERA · Cook Medical Introducers · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · Dialyzers · EPIQ 7G · FABRY-DISEASE · FERAHEME · FLAIR · FLEXITOUCH · FLUENCY · Fluency Endovascular Stent Graft · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL EMBOLICS · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · General - Embolics · HawkOne · IGT D Peripheral · IGT Devices Und · JETSTREAM · LIFESTENT · LUTONIX · POWERLINE · Parsabiv · Passeo-18 · Rayaldee · SAMSCA · ULTRAVERSE · VENACURE 1470 PRO · VENASEAL · Velphoro · Veltassa · VenaSeal · Venclose Maven Catheter · Venovo · XARELTO
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for radiation oncology in NC.
Geographic Context
Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
347
Per 100K population
30.1
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital
REX HOSPITAL
4.3 mi
4.3 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. Pechter is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NC), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of NC peers, with 16 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. Pechter experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pechter performed 18,069 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Pechter receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pechter received a total of $59,827 from 29 companies across 145 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. Pechter's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Cary?
Dr. Pechter's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Pechter) 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.
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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