Medicare Enrolled

Tywana Donaldson, FNP

Family Medicine · Durham, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
30 MEDICINE CIRCLE, Durham, NC 27710
9196810645
Registered in NPPES since 2019
NPI: 1285108209 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 Donaldson 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 Donaldson

Tywana Donaldson is a family medicine specialist in Durham, NC, with 7 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Donaldson performed 116,708 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Donaldson received a total of $526 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 9 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 Donaldson 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.

✓ 7 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 0% volume in NC $526 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
116,708
Medicare services
Top 0% in NC for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$12
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
Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) 46,950 $5 $12
Romosozumab injection (Evenity) for osteoporosis 17,010 $8 $27
Vedolizumab infusion (Entyvio)
This procedure involves the administration of vedolizumab via injection. The dosage is measured in milligrams.
15,300 $17 $32
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 8,640 $18 $28
Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria)
Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery.
8,024 $10 $72
Infliximab infusion (Remicade)
An injection of infliximab, excluding biosimilar versions, administered in a 10 mg dose.
5,640 $23 $150
Abatacept infusion (Orencia)
An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered.
4,825 $33 $89
Infliximab-dyyb biosimilar injection, 10 mg
An injection of infliximab-dyyb, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose.
2,930 $11 $170
Rituximab injection, 10 mg
Administration of a 10 mg dose of rituximab medication via injection.
2,030 $64 $286
Infliximab-axxq biosimilar injection, 10 mg
An injection of infliximab-axxq, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose.
1,760 $20 $155
Rituximab biosimilar injection, 10 mg
An injection of rituximab-abbs, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose.
1,400 $30 $205
Normal saline infusion, 250 cc
Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid.
466 $0 $1
Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg
An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg.
395 $6 $186
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.
329 $8 $79
Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete.
264 $76 $539
Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less.
242 $37 $255
Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy
This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period.
120 $16 $120
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
99 $8 $26
Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance
Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein.
93 $8 $88
Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg
An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg.
87 $4 $12
Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc
Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution.
34 $2 $5
Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg
An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams.
32 $1 $4
Normal saline infusion, 500 ml
Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution.
20 $1 $19
Blood draw from central venous catheter
A procedure to collect a blood sample directly from a central venous tube or catheter.
18 $15 $86
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.
29.8% high complexity
70.1% medium
0.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$526
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $175/year across 3 years
Top 41% in NC for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
4
Companies
9
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
$121
2022
$366
2021
$39

Payments by company (2024)

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$121
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$208
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$131
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$96
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$90
Top 3 companies account for 82.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
SAPHNELO · STELARA · ULTOMIRIS · UPLIZNA
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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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

Donaldson is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in NC).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donaldson experienced with tocilizumab injection (actemra)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Donaldson performed 46,950 tocilizumab injection (actemra) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Donaldson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Donaldson received a total of $526 from 4 companies across 9 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 Donaldson's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Durham?
Donaldson's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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 Donaldson) 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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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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →