Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Samantha Furia, M.D.
Emergency Medicine · Elizabeth City, 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. Furia 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. Furia
Dr. Samantha Furia is an emergency medicine specialist in Elizabeth City, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Furia performed 1,807 Medicare services across 1,200 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Furia received a total of $1,461 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 86 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in emergency medicine. 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. Furia 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 1% volume in NC
$1,461 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,807
Medicare services
Top 1% in NC for emergency medicine
1,200
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~95 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. |
332 | $88 | $205 |
| 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. |
297 | $61 | $140 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
163 | $0 | $1 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
134 | $2 | $5 |
| 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. |
97 | $9 | $34 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
97 | $130 | $279 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
73 | $16 | $48 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
66 | $42 | $128 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
59 | $0 | $2 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
45 | $11 | $34 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 45 | $6 | $16 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
38 | $49 | $114 |
| Injection, furosemide, up to 20 mg | 38 | $0 | $2 |
| 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 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
31 | $6 | $24 |
| 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. |
31 | $32 | $84 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
27 | $1 | $10 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
25 | $16 | $31 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
21 | $25 | $74 |
| Inhaled albuterol and ipratropium bromide via DME Administration of FDA-approved albuterol and ipratropium bromide medication through durable medical equipment. |
21 | $0 | $1 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
18 | $29 | $35 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
18 | $29 | $35 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
17 | $20 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
16 | $72 | $80 |
| 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. |
15 | $6 | $16 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
14 | $4 | $13 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
12 | $131 | $155 |
| 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. |
12 | $67 | $165 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
11 | $18 | $42 |
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.
3.0% high complexity
26.6% medium
70.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,461
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $209/year across 7 years
Top 5% in NC for emergency medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
86
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
$1,304 (89.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$158 (10.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$178
2023
$169
2022
$207
2021
$204
2020
$108
2019
$124
2018
$471
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$35
Novo Nordisk Inc
$32
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$32
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$28
ABBVIE INC.
$20
Lilly USA, LLC
$17
Amgen Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 55.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$190
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$169
Novo Nordisk Inc
$163
Amgen Inc.
$157
ABBVIE INC.
$107
PFIZER INC.
$80
AbbVie, Inc.
$61
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$55
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$53
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$41
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$35
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$32
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$28
AbbVie Inc.
$26
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Eisai Inc.
$23
Corcept Therapeutics
$22
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$21
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$19
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$18
Lilly USA, LLC
$17
Dexcom, Inc.
$17
Ethicon US, LLC
$14
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$13
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 35.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · AUSTEDO · Aimovig · BYDUREON · CHANTIX · CRYSVITA · DEXCOM CGM · Dayvigo · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · INSPIRE · JARDIANCE · Korlym · LEQVIO · MOUNJARO · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PREMARIN · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SECURESTRAP · Santyl · Saxenda · Synthroid · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Tresiba · UBRELVY · VESICARE · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · YUPELRI · Zio monitor
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 (89%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for emergency medicine in NC.
Geographic Context
Emergency medicines within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
41.6
County median income
$63,912
Nearest hospital
SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER
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. Furia is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% 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. Furia experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Furia performed 332 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. Furia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Furia received a total of $1,461 from 27 companies across 86 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. Furia's costs compare to other emergency medicines in Elizabeth City?
Dr. Furia's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Furia) 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.
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