Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Omar Idlibi, MD

Clinical Pathology Physician · Charlotte, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1815 BACK CREEK DR, Charlotte, NC 28213
7045988818
In practice since 2005 (21 years)
NPI: 1962407189 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. Idlibi 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. Idlibi

Dr. Omar Idlibi is a clinical pathology physician in Charlotte, NC, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Idlibi performed 5,608 Medicare services across 3,252 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Idlibi received a total of $276 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 3 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical pathology physician. 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. Idlibi 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.

✓ 21 years in practice ▲ Top 25% volume in NC $276 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,608
Medicare services
Top 25% in NC for clinical pathology physician
3,252
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~267 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
Genetic analysis to identify organisms
A laboratory test that uses genetic analysis and an amplified probe technique to identify specific organisms.
1,267 $34 $49
Special stain test for organisms
A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results.
844 $79 $173
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity
A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue.
497 $47 $106
Mycobacteria nucleic acid detection test
A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of mycobacteria species in a sample.
414 $47 $75
Tissue preparation to remove calcium
A laboratory procedure that removes calcium from a tissue sample to prepare it for microscopic examination.
383 $14 $38
Tissue fungi or parasites test
A laboratory test to detect the presence of fungi or parasites in a tissue sample.
382 $4 $8
Infectious disease DNA/RNA test
A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism.
371 $34 $50
Genetic analysis of archival tissue
Testing stored tissue samples to identify genetic information. This procedure analyzes existing tissue specimens for genetic markers.
318 $17 $38
VRE nucleic acid detection test
A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample.
275 $34 $49
Molecular pathology test interpretation
A physician reviews and interprets the results of a molecular pathology test to provide a diagnostic report.
252 $34 $68
Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial
A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics.
97 $74 $150
Herpes simplex virus nucleic acid test
A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the genetic material of the herpes simplex virus.
91 $34 $50
Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional
An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination.
75 $63 $135
Special tissue stain and interpretation
A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings.
58 $59 $128
Microscopic genetic analysis of nerve tissue
This procedure involves examining nerve tissue under a microscope to perform genetic analysis. It is used to identify genetic abnormalities within the nerve tissue sample.
58 $174 $368
Staphylococcus aureus DNA test
A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample.
46 $34 $50
MRSA nucleic acid detection test
A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria.
45 $34 $50
Yeast/candida DNA test
A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample.
41 $33 $48
Mycoplasma pneumoniae nucleic acid test
A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria.
41 $34 $50
Strep A nucleic acid amplification test
A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present.
18 $34 $50
Genetic sequencing localization, initial procedure
This procedure involves the initial process of localizing genetic sequencing. It identifies the specific location of genetic material for further analysis.
18 $132 $263
Genetic sequencing localization, multiplex
A laboratory test that identifies the location of genetic material using a multiplex sequencing procedure.
17 $203 $420
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 ↗
$276
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $92/year across 3 years
Top 25% in NC for clinical pathology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
3
Companies
3
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
$276 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$24
2022
$233
2021
$18

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$24
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Helena Laboratories Corporation
$233
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$24
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
DXC 700 AU · VIRTUOSO System for IHC
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.

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Geographic Context

Clinical pathology physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.1
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital
ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY
2.5 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. Idlibi is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 21 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. Idlibi experienced with genetic analysis to identify organisms?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Idlibi performed 1,267 genetic analysis to identify organisms 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. Idlibi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Idlibi received a total of $276 from 3 companies across 3 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. Idlibi's costs compare to other clinical pathology physicians in Charlotte?
Dr. Idlibi's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Idlibi) 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 →