Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Tonya Archer, FNP
Nurse Practitioner - Family · Conway, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-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. Archer 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. Archer
Dr. Tonya Archer is a nurse practitioner - family in Conway, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Archer performed 3,201 Medicare services across 1,816 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Archer received a total of $4,510 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 286 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - family. 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. Archer 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 in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in NC
$4,510 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,201
Medicare services
Top 2% in NC for nurse practitioner - family
1,816
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~168 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
674 | $64 | $290 |
| 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. |
330 | $51 | $200 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
306 | $1 | $16 |
| Home visit, established patient, straightforward decision making A home visit for an established patient involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 15 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service. |
272 | $28 | $130 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
228 | $3 | $52 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
210 | $13 | $136 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
182 | $10 | $172 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
160 | $6 | $68 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
156 | $106 | $220 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
122 | $0 | $20 |
| 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. |
114 | $8 | $70 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
111 | $3 | $64 |
| Annual depression screening | 101 | $15 | $72 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
53 | $35 | $150 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
34 | $12 | $50 |
| Influenza virus nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid technology to detect multiple types of influenza virus. |
27 | $94 | $150 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
25 | $29 | $382 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
17 | $8 | $44 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
17 | $25 | $160 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
17 | $2 | $60 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
16 | $128 | $300 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
15 | $181 | $462 |
| 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. |
14 | $4 | $68 |
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 ↗$4,510
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,128/year across 4 years
Top 6% in NC for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
286
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
$4,510 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,197
2023
$1,170
2022
$814
2021
$1,329
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$226
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$181
PFIZER INC.
$136
Exact Sciences Corporation
$120
Lilly USA, LLC
$115
Novo Nordisk Inc
$66
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$47
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$33
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$33
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
ABBVIE INC.
$30
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$26
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Eisai Inc.
$20
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$17
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 45.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$556
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$489
PFIZER INC.
$420
Lilly USA, LLC
$415
Novo Nordisk Inc
$407
Exact Sciences Corporation
$236
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$215
Amgen Inc.
$178
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$155
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$127
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$115
ABBVIE INC.
$102
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$101
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$100
Eisai Inc.
$99
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$96
UCB, Inc.
$83
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$51
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$50
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
AbbVie Inc.
$44
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$43
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$39
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$29
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$26
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
EISAI INC.
$23
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$22
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$22
Dexcom, Inc.
$21
Abbott Laboratories
$20
DEXCOM, INC.
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 32.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · ANORO ELLIPTA · APTIOM · AREXVY · Aimovig · BAQSIMI · BELSOMRA · Briviact · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · COMIRNATY · Cologuard Collection Kit · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · GARDASIL · GVOKE PFS · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · Leqembi · LifeVest · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · Nuedexta · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREMARIN · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · Saxenda · TAGRISSO · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Wegovy · XARELTO · YUPELRI · ZENPEP · ZORYVE
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 6% for nurse practitioner - family in NC.
Geographic Context
Family nurse practitioners within 10 mi
49
Per 100K population
284.7
County median income
$47,935
Nearest hospital
VIDANT ROANOKE CHOWAN HOSPITAL
16.9 mi
16.9 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. Archer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of NC peers, 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 Dr. Archer experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Archer performed 674 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Archer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Archer received a total of $4,510 from 38 companies across 286 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. Archer's costs compare to other family nurse practitioners in Conway?
Dr. Archer's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Archer) 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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