Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Anne Cherry, M.D.

Anesthesiology · Durham, NC
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac — Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Consulting-driven
2100 ERWIN RD, Durham, NC 27705
9196848111
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1649438094 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. Cherry 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. Cherry

Dr. Anne Cherry is an anesthesiology specialist in Durham, NC, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cherry performed 261 Medicare services across 258 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cherry received a total of $300 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Cherry 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 27% volume in NC $300 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
261
Medicare services
Top 27% in NC for anesthesiology
258
Unique beneficiaries
$123
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~14 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
Arterial line insertion
A tube is inserted into an artery through the skin to allow for blood sampling or infusion.
64 $33 $374
Transesophageal echocardiogram
An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function.
28 $78 $701
Echocardiogram with color Doppler
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function.
27 $2 $13
Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers
An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function.
26 $5 $108
Anesthesia for heart and large blood vessel procedure
Administration of anesthesia during surgical procedures involving the heart and major blood vessels.
24 $323 $3,229
Anesthesia for abnormal heart rhythm correction
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to correct an abnormal heart rhythm.
23 $47 $838
Anesthesia for heart/large blood vessel surgery with heart-lung machine
Anesthesia services provided during surgical procedures on the heart or large blood vessels that require the use of a heart-lung machine. This applies to patients aged one year or older.
15 $704 $5,585
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter
A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin.
15 $59 $728
3D radiographic procedure
A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures.
15 $7 $53
Anesthesia for heart electrical activity assessment
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to evaluate the electrical activity of the heart.
13 $209 $3,308
Anesthesia for chest procedure with one lung inflated
Anesthesia administered during a surgical procedure on the chest where one lung is kept inflated.
11 $418 $3,594
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.
21.5% high complexity
21.1% medium
57.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2021 ↗
$300
Total received (2021-2021)
Top 32% in NC for anesthesiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
1
Company
1
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$300 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2021
$300

Payments by company (2021)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$300
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2021 payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
GENERAL THERAPIES
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 →

The majority of payments (100%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
269
Per 100K population
81.7
County median income
$79,501
Nearest hospital
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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 2021
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. Cherry is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in NC), with consulting-driven industry engagement, with 18 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. Cherry experienced with arterial line insertion?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cherry performed 64 arterial line insertion 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. Cherry receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cherry received a total of $300 from 1 company across 1 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. Cherry's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Durham?
Dr. Cherry's average Medicare payment per service is $123. 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. Cherry) 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 →