Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ana Meekins, M.D.
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician · Durham, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Meekins 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. Meekins
Dr. Ana Meekins is an urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physician in Durham, NC, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Meekins performed 17,577 Medicare services across 3,154 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Meekins received a total of $5,624 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 245 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) 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. Meekins 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in NC
$5,624 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗17,577
Medicare services
Top 6% in NC for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician
3,154
Unique beneficiaries
$16
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,352 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
13,600 | $5 | $12 |
| 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. |
946 | $91 | $240 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
903 | $4 | $15 |
| 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. |
608 | $62 | $169 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
492 | $8 | $120 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
390 | $3 | $8 |
| 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. |
253 | $117 | $365 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
109 | $306 | $700 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
37 | $82 | $240 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
33 | $8 | $12 |
| Non-rubber pessary A non-rubber device inserted into the vagina to support pelvic organs. |
30 | $50 | $75 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
27 | $177 | $450 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves. |
27 | $277 | $3,316 |
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device A procedure to measure, fit, and insert a device designed to support vaginal structures. |
21 | $53 | $195 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
20 | $284 | $1,455 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
20 | $5 | $185 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 18 | $31 | $130 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
15 | $25 | $450 |
| Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach. |
14 | $58 | $630 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
14 | $30 | $185 |
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.
0.6% high complexity
80.2% medium
19.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,624
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $1,125/year across 5 years
Top 35% in NC for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
245
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
$5,061 (90.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$563 (10.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,455
2023
$2,365
2022
$1,128
2021
$637
2020
$39
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$429
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$295
Axonics, Inc.
$233
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$118
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$108
Endo USA, Inc.
$65
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$65
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$47
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 65.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
Axonics, Inc.
$1,023
ABBVIE INC.
$950
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$731
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$597
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$280
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$207
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$197
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$139
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$133
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$126
Amgen Inc.
$113
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$112
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$111
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$108
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$83
Allergan, Inc.
$80
Endo USA, Inc.
$65
Ambu Inc.
$58
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$52
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$48
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$42
Medtronic, Inc.
$41
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$32
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$31
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$28
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Teleflex LLC
$24
Tolmar, Inc.
$24
Rochester Medical Corporation
$24
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$21
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$16
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$15
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$11
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 48.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · AVEED · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · CAMCEVI · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · GEMTESA · INTERSTIM · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LYNPARZA · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · Prolia · Thiola · Tiopronin · UroLift System · Veozah · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XYOSTED · YONSA
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 (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physicians within 10 mi
15
Per 100K population
4.6
County median income
$79,501
Nearest hospital
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Meekins is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Meekins experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Meekins performed 13,600 botox injection, per unit 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. Meekins receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Meekins received a total of $5,624 from 36 companies across 245 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. Meekins's costs compare to other urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physicians in Durham?
Dr. Meekins's average Medicare payment per service is $16. 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. Meekins) 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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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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