Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Henderson, D.O.
Gastroenterology · Fayetteville, 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. Henderson
Dr. Joseph Henderson is a gastroenterology specialist in Fayetteville, NC, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Henderson performed 1,777 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Henderson received a total of $28,565 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 164 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. Henderson 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 14% volume in NC
$28,565 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,777
Medicare services
Top 14% in NC for gastroenterology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$94
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
482 | $53 | $230 |
| 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. |
220 | $86 | $285 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope. |
132 | $123 | $822 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
122 | $41 | $975 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
105 | $74 | $750 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
104 | $187 | $1,275 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
100 | $59 | $918 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
75 | $290 | $1,167 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle biopsy A procedure using an ultrasound-equipped endoscope to guide a needle for tissue sampling of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
63 | $148 | $662 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
63 | $135 | $600 |
| 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. |
62 | $100 | $442 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
33 | $34 | $216 |
| 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. |
31 | $61 | $207 |
| Endoscopic incision of pancreatic outlet A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to make an incision in the pancreatic outlet. |
28 | $35 | $940 |
| Endoscopic exam of bile or pancreatic duct A procedure using a flexible tube with a camera to examine the common bile duct and/or pancreatic duct. |
26 | $89 | $301 |
| 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. |
22 | $74 | $308 |
| Endoscopic biopsy of gallbladder, pancreas, liver, and bile ducts A procedure using a flexible endoscope to collect tissue samples from the gallbladder, pancreas, liver, and bile ducts for examination. |
20 | $12 | $854 |
| Endoscopic removal of pancreatic or bile duct stent A flexible endoscope is used to remove a stent from the pancreatic or bile duct. This procedure accesses the ducts internally to extract the device. |
20 | $256 | $950 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
18 | $102 | $1,357 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
16 | $59 | $350 |
| Endoscopic injection into esophagus, stomach, or small bowel A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to inject a diagnostic or therapeutic substance into the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
13 | $125 | $663 |
| Balloon dilation of pancreatic or bile duct A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed pancreatic or bile duct with a balloon. This helps restore the flow of digestive fluids. |
11 | $239 | $955 |
| Removal of large bowel tissue using flexible endoscope A procedure to remove tissue from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The endoscope allows the provider to access and excise the tissue directly. |
11 | $233 | $1,042 |
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.
5.3% high complexity
26.5% medium
68.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$28,565
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,081/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NC for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
164
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
$13,017
2023
$9,237
2022
$1,467
2021
$2,309
2020
$739
2019
$755
2018
$1,042
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12,844
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$120
ABBVIE INC.
$35
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$24,092
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$2,541
ABBVIE INC.
$638
AbbVie, Inc.
$369
FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$223
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc
$132
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$125
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$120
Cook Medical LLC
$52
CONMED Corporation
$50
Celgene Corporation
$34
Medtronic, Inc.
$29
AbbVie Inc.
$26
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$24
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$19
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$15
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$14
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$11
PFIZER INC.
$11
Romark Laboratories, LC
$8
Top 3 companies account for 95.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACQUIRE · AXIOS · Acquire · Alinia Tablets 500mg 30 count bottle · Apollo 2-0 Polypropylene Endobariatric Suture · BENLYSTA · CONMED BILIARY · COOK MEDICAL INSTINCT · CRE · CREON · Creon · ENDOFLIP · ENTYVIO · ESD - Core Endoscopy · EXALT · EXALT MODEL D CONTROLLER · EXALT Model D · GENERAL THERAPIES · GI GENIUS · HUMIRA · INFLECTRA · INJECTAFER · LINZESS · Linzess · Mavyret · ORISE · Overstitch · REBYOTA · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SPYBITE · SPYGLASS · SPYSCOPE · SUPREP BOWEL PREP · SUTAB · X-Tack Endoscopic HeliX Tacking System · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA
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 →
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists in nearby ZIP areas
13
County median income
$58,780
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
FAYETTEVILLE NC VA MEDICAL CENTER
6.9 mi
6.9 mi
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. Henderson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in NC), 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. Henderson experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Henderson performed 482 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 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. Henderson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Henderson received a total of $28,565 from 22 companies across 164 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. Henderson's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Fayetteville?
Dr. Henderson's average Medicare payment per service is $94. 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. Henderson) 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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