Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Heather Detrizio, MSN, FNP-C

Physician Assistant · Charlotte, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
8420 UNIVERSITY EXEC PARK DR STE 850, Charlotte, NC 28262
7043841225
In practice since 2020 (5 years)
NPI: 1184236218 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Detrizio

Dr. Heather Detrizio is a physician assistant in Charlotte, NC, with 5 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Detrizio performed 488 Medicare services across 346 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Detrizio received a total of $3,200 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 169 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. Detrizio 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.

✓ 5 years in practice ▲ Top 25% volume in NC $3,200 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
488
Medicare services
Top 25% in NC for physician assistant
346
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~98 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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
108 $0 $10
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.
76 $70 $262
Influenza virus detection test
A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation.
66 $16 $35
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.
65 $87 $339
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.
36 $41 $50
Strep A rapid test
A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation.
31 $16 $43
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.
31 $5 $53
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.
26 $10 $103
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.
25 $46 $188
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.
24 $2 $19
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 ↗
$3,200
Total received (2023-2024)
Avg $1,600/year across 2 years
Top 9% in NC for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
169
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
$3,200 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,403
2023
$797

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$554
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$406
Lilly USA, LLC
$256
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$236
Exact Sciences Corporation
$181
PFIZER INC.
$153
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$149
Amgen Inc.
$141
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$63
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$52
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
ABBVIE INC.
$47
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$22
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$19
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$18
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 50.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2023-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$726
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$479
Lilly USA, LLC
$353
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$246
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$236
PFIZER INC.
$230
Exact Sciences Corporation
$224
Amgen Inc.
$141
ABBVIE INC.
$114
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$97
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$86
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$67
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$52
Organon LLC
$32
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$22
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$19
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$18
Top 3 companies account for 48.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · BREZTRI · Cologuard Collection Kit · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · FARXIGA · GEMTESA · Heplisav-B · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LINZESS · Linzess · MOUNJARO · NEXPLANON · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · QUVIVIQ · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · Veozah · Wegovy · ZEPBOUND
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 physician assistant in NC.

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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
1,099
Per 100K population
97.2
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital
ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY
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. Detrizio is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of NC peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Detrizio experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Detrizio performed 108 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Detrizio receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Detrizio received a total of $3,200 from 18 companies across 169 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. Detrizio's costs compare to other physician assistants in Charlotte?
Dr. Detrizio's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Detrizio) 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 →