Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Josette Maria, MD
Internal Medicine · Dunn, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Maria
Dr. Josette Maria is an internal medicine specialist in Dunn, NC, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Maria performed 4,040 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Maria received a total of $11,131 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 778 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 Dr. Maria 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 9% volume in NC
$11,131 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,040
Medicare services
Top 9% in NC for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$48
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,152 | $35 | $50 |
| 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. |
576 | $47 | $65 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
402 | $60 | $150 |
| 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. |
308 | $89 | $181 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
223 | $24 | $45 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
197 | $63 | $150 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
197 | $84 | $341 |
| 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. |
146 | $62 | $123 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
120 | $35 | $80 |
| 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. |
96 | $35 | $80 |
| Use of electrodes during balance testing Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment. |
77 | $7 | $21 |
| Vestibular function test using rotating chair This test evaluates eye movement and balance function by having the patient sit in a rotating chair. It helps assess how the inner ear and brain coordinate to maintain stability. |
76 | $85 | $266 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
70 | $14 | $24 |
| Annual depression screening | 67 | $17 | $45 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
63 | $122 | $190 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
48 | $69 | $264 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
47 | $15 | $34 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
42 | $22 | $60 |
| 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. |
36 | $40 | $73 |
| 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. |
31 | $3 | $12 |
| 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. |
22 | $30 | $80 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
15 | $58 | $105 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
15 | $29 | $42 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
14 | $33 | $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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,131
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,590/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
778
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
$774
2023
$1,449
2022
$1,615
2021
$2,107
2020
$1,764
2019
$1,974
2018
$1,448
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$233
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$206
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$106
ABBVIE INC.
$44
Ardelyx, Inc.
$42
Lilly USA, LLC
$36
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$18
Exact Sciences Corporation
$16
PFIZER INC.
$16
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 70.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,327
Novo Nordisk Inc
$810
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$667
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$645
Allergan Inc.
$596
PFIZER INC.
$592
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$590
ABBVIE INC.
$572
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$469
AbbVie Inc.
$458
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$456
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$442
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$340
Lilly USA, LLC
$289
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$280
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$262
Allergan, Inc.
$256
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$234
Amgen Inc.
$207
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$191
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$161
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$148
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$135
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$87
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$85
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$81
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$81
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$65
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
Exact Sciences Corporation
$48
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$46
Ardelyx, Inc.
$42
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$37
Corium, LLC
$32
Abbott Laboratories
$30
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$24
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$24
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$19
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$18
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$18
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$17
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
DERMIRA, INC.
$16
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$14
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
Metacel Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
ITI, Inc.
$13
Eisai Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 25.2% of all-time payments
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
118
County median income
$53,159
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BETSY JOHNSON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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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
Dr. Maria is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NC), 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. Maria experienced with chronic care management, additional 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Maria performed 1,152 chronic care management, additional 20 min/month services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Maria receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Maria received a total of $11,131 from 53 companies across 778 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 Dr. Maria's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Dunn?
Dr. Maria's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Maria) 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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About this page
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.
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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