Medicare Enrolled
Steven Bauer
Family Medicine · Charlotte, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Bauer
Steven Bauer is a family medicine specialist in Charlotte, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Bauer performed 2,089 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Bauer received a total of $22,500 from 96 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1132 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Bauer 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 12% volume in NC
$22,500 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,089
Medicare services
Top 12% in NC for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
471 | $60 | $150 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
187 | $34 | $75 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
179 | $45 | $65 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
173 | $34 | $95 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
173 | $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. |
166 | $77 | $175 |
| 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. |
97 | $9 | $30 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
92 | $122 | $265 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
73 | $28 | $55 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
68 | $32 | $65 |
| Psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes Administration of psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
65 | $25 | $60 |
| Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month. |
62 | $49 | $75 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
49 | $9 | $35 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
43 | $91 | $135 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
41 | $40 | $55 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
33 | $3 | $15 |
| Online digital evaluation for established patient, 5-10 minutes This service involves an online digital evaluation and management visit for an established patient. It covers a total time of 5 to 10 minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
23 | $9 | $20 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
21 | $4 | $20 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
20 | $22 | $35 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
20 | $29 | $33 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
19 | $139 | $500 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
14 | $14 | $35 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.9% high complexity
12.9% medium
86.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$22,500
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,214/year across 7 years
Top 1% in NC for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
96
Companies
1,132
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,732
2023
$5,733
2022
$3,357
2021
$3,802
2020
$2,483
2019
$2,169
2018
$2,224
Payments by company (2024)
Novo Nordisk Inc
$368
PFIZER INC.
$254
Lilly USA, LLC
$230
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$216
Medtronic, Inc.
$169
Bausch Health US, LLC
$143
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$116
Exact Sciences Corporation
$114
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$105
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$95
ABBVIE INC.
$94
Almatica Pharma LLC
$88
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$82
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$80
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$62
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$61
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$56
Theratechnologies Inc.
$49
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Amgen Inc.
$38
Abbott Laboratories
$38
CeQur Corporation
$36
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$27
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
Orexo US, Inc.
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Tolmar, Inc.
$16
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$15
Nevro Corp.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 31.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ModernaTX, Inc.
$3,020
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,855
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,418
AbbVie Inc.
$875
Lilly USA, LLC
$802
Bausch Health US, LLC
$751
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$613
PFIZER INC.
$609
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$564
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$548
ABBVIE INC.
$544
Amgen Inc.
$503
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$475
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$456
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$442
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$436
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$331
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$324
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$318
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$315
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$299
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$280
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$270
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$261
Eisai Inc.
$260
Indivior Inc.
$229
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$206
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$204
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$197
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$191
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$184
Abbott Laboratories
$183
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$182
Theratechnologies Inc.
$182
Medtronic, Inc.
$169
Exact Sciences Corporation
$165
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$164
Allergan, Inc.
$150
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$138
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$136
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$132
Allergan Inc.
$113
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$112
Almatica Pharma LLC
$103
Orexo US, Inc.
$98
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$96
Tolmar, Inc.
$83
US WorldMeds, LLC
$77
Genentech USA, Inc.
$76
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$62
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$60
Aytu BioPharma, Inc.
$60
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$56
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$49
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Corcept Therapeutics
$42
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$40
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$40
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$37
CeQur Corporation
$36
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$34
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$34
EISAI INC.
$33
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$33
AbbVie, Inc.
$32
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$30
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$29
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$28
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$28
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$27
Insulet Corporation
$25
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
DEXCOM, INC.
$18
Optinose US, Inc.
$18
Tris Pharma Inc
$17
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$15
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$15
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$15
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$15
Nevro Corp.
$15
Mannkind Corporation
$14
Alkermes, Inc.
$14
Promius Pharma LLC
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$13
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$13
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$12
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$12
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 32.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
725
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NOVANT HEALTH BALLANTYNE MEDICAL CENTER
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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
Bauer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in NC), with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bauer experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Bauer performed 471 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Bauer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Bauer received a total of $22,500 from 96 companies across 1,132 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Bauer's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Charlotte?
Bauer's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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 Bauer) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.
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