Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gary Rolband, MD
Endocrinology · Charlotte, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Rolband 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. Rolband
Dr. Gary Rolband is an endocrinology specialist in Charlotte, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rolband performed 11,115 Medicare services across 3,392 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rolband received a total of $13,007 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 213 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Rolband 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
$13,007 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,115
Medicare services
Top 8% in NC for endocrinology
3,392
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~556 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) | 6,240 | $18 | $47 |
| 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. |
1,064 | $84 | $262 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
472 | $16 | $26 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
468 | $9 | $30 |
| Diabetes self-management training, individual Individualized education and training for managing diabetes, billed per 30-minute session. |
464 | $37 | $131 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
428 | $9 | $14 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
297 | $29 | $46 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
272 | $8 | $13 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
249 | $26 | $89 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
153 | $13 | $21 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
134 | $6 | $10 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
130 | $10 | $35 |
| 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. |
127 | $10 | $49 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
96 | $5 | $8 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
95 | $6 | $9 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
83 | $15 | $23 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
59 | $13 | $21 |
| 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. |
56 | $61 | $177 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
44 | $81 | $281 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 37 | $8 | $13 |
| 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. |
33 | $121 | $400 |
| Iron level test | 32 | $6 | $10 |
| 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. |
32 | $9 | $13 |
| 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. |
20 | $8 | $12 |
| 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. |
18 | $138 | $353 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring, tissue fluid This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin. |
12 | $46 | $130 |
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 ↗$13,007
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,858/year across 7 years
Top 26% in NC for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
213
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8,150 (62.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,857 (37.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,183
2023
$967
2022
$605
2021
$111
2020
$1,259
2019
$722
2018
$8,160
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$169
Lilly USA, LLC
$126
Amgen Inc.
$104
Radius Health, Inc.
$74
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$74
Novo Nordisk Inc
$74
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$72
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$57
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$57
Insulet Corporation
$56
Corcept Therapeutics
$44
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Medtronic, Inc.
$38
ABBVIE INC.
$33
Tolmar, Inc.
$29
Abbott Laboratories
$29
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$19
Mannkind Corporation
$18
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 33.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$8,125
Eli Lilly and Company
$1,120
Lilly USA, LLC
$333
Amgen Inc.
$302
Novo Nordisk Inc
$265
Radius Health, Inc.
$250
Insulet Corporation
$238
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$206
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$169
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$147
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$143
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$137
Mannkind Corporation
$128
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$116
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$107
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$98
Corcept Therapeutics
$81
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$79
Medtronic, Inc.
$68
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$63
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$63
Dexcom, Inc.
$57
Abbott Laboratories
$53
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$52
Shire North American Group Inc
$50
MannKind Corporation
$43
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$40
Nevro Corp.
$39
AbbVie Inc.
$36
ABBVIE INC.
$33
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$30
Tolmar, Inc.
$29
PFIZER INC.
$27
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$26
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$26
CeQur Corporation
$25
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$24
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$24
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$19
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$18
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$17
Intuity Medical Inc
$16
EISAI INC.
$14
VIVUS, Inc.
$13
Companion Medical, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 73.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · BAQSIMI · Belviq · CeQur Simplicity · Crysvita · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GVOKE HYPOPEN · GVOKE PFS · HUMULIN · HUMULIN R 500 · INVOKANA · ISTURISA · InPen · JARDIANCE · JATENZO · KIDNEYINTELX BLOOD COLLECTION CONVENIENCE KIT · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · LICART · MINIMED 770G · MINIMED 780G · MOUNJARO · MYCAPSSA · Minimed 670G System · NATPARA · NATPARA (PARATHYROID HORMONE) · NEXLETOL · NP Thyroid · NP Thyroid 60 · Omnipod · Ozempic · PRALUENT · Pogo Automatic Blood Glucose Monitoring System · Prolia · QSYMIA · Qutenza · Repatha · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SOMAVERT · SYNJARDY · SYNTHROID · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Sylvant · TEPEZZA · TOUJEO · TRULICITY · TZIELD · Tirosint · Tymlos · UNITHROID · VOQUEZNA · Wegovy · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ
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 →
The majority of payments (63%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in endocrinology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
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. Rolband is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NC), with speaking/promotional industry engagement, 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. Rolband experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rolband performed 6,240 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. Rolband receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rolband received a total of $13,007 from 47 companies across 213 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. Rolband's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Charlotte?
Dr. Rolband's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Rolband) 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.
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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