Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Erin Hartwell, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Gastonia, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
706 SUMMIT CROSSING PL, Gastonia, NC 28054
7048543600
Registered in NPPES since 2007
NPI: 1326248345 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. Hartwell 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. Hartwell

Dr. Erin Hartwell is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Gastonia, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hartwell performed 771 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hartwell received a total of $4,371 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 253 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. Hartwell 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 of NPI registration ▲ Top 7% volume in NC $4,371 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
771
Medicare services
Top 7% in NC for obstetrics & gynecology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$64
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
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)
A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities.
177 $51 $175
Screening mammography
An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease.
177 $123 $350
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.
149 $60 $228
Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening
A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider.
114 $38 $150
Bone density scan (DEXA)
A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures.
40 $35 $300
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.
40 $36 $135
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.
34 $2 $13
Infectious agent smear test
A laboratory test that involves examining a sample under a microscope to identify infectious agents.
14 $5 $17
Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
An ultrasound exam using a probe inserted into the vagina to image the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and surrounding pelvic structures.
13 $78 $285
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.
13 $86 $338
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,371
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $624/year across 7 years
Top 10% in NC for obstetrics & gynecology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
45
Companies
253
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
$561
2023
$461
2022
$872
2021
$817
2020
$332
2019
$726
2018
$602

Payments by company (2024)

ABBVIE INC.
$114
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$106
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$94
MILLICENT US INC
$45
PFIZER INC.
$39
Exact Sciences Corporation
$39
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$34
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$25
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$20
Abbott Laboratories
$18
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$13
Organon Llc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 55.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$585
PFIZER INC.
$508
AbbVie Inc.
$332
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$223
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$201
Novo Nordisk Inc
$190
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$166
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$152
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$148
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$121
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$118
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$117
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$109
Amgen Inc.
$106
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$102
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
AbbVie, Inc.
$95
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$94
Radius Health, Inc.
$85
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$75
MILLICENT US INC
$65
Lupin Inc.
$64
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$57
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$47
SCYNEXIS, Inc.
$44
Allergan Inc.
$40
Exact Sciences Corporation
$39
Minerva Surgical, Inc
$36
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$30
Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Mission Pharmacal Company
$26
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$25
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$25
Mycovia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
ASCEND Therapeutics US, LLC
$24
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$20
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$19
ASCEND THERAPEUTICS US, LLC
$19
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Hologic, LLC
$17
Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
$15
Organon LLC
$14
Organon Llc
$13
Novum Pharma, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 32.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · ANNOVERA · APTIMA · Alcortin A · BIJUVA · BINOSTO · Balcoltra · Binosto · Bonjesta · COLOGUARD · Cologuard Collection Kit · DIVIGEL · ESTROGEL · ETERNA · Endometrial Ablation System (Device) · Endosee · FEMRING · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT · GARDASIL 9 · IMVEXXY · INTRAROSA · Kyleena · LILETTA · LO LOESTRIN FE · Laparoscopic Instruments · MYFEMBREE · Mirena · Myrbetriq · NEXPLANON · NURTEC ODT · NUVARING · ORIAHNN · ORILISSA · OVA1 · Orilissa · Osphena · PREMARIN · PREMARIN ORALS · Paragard · Phexxi · Prenate Mini · Prolia · QULIPTA · SLYND · SOLOSEC · SOLOSEC-CEEK · Saxenda · Slynd · THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR · Twirla · Tymlos · UBRELVY · Uribel · Veozah · Vivjoa · Wegovy · Xulane
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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Geographic Context

Obstetricians & gynecologists in nearby ZIP areas
335
County median income
$65,472
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CAROMONT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
5.1 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. Hartwell is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NC), 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. Hartwell experienced with 3d screening mammography (tomosynthesis)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hartwell performed 177 3d screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 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. Hartwell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hartwell received a total of $4,371 from 45 companies across 253 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. Hartwell's costs compare to other obstetricians & gynecologists in Gastonia?
Dr. Hartwell's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Hartwell) 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
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 →