Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thaddeus West, MD
Internal Medicine · Goldsboro, 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. West 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. West
Dr. Thaddeus West is an internal medicine specialist in Goldsboro, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. West performed 2,631 Medicare services across 1,771 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. West received a total of $1,383 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 85 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. West 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in NC
$1,383 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,631
Medicare services
Top 14% in NC for internal medicine
1,771
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~132 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. |
806 | $83 | $277 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
190 | $29 | $57 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
179 | $10 | $33 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
171 | $3 | $10 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
169 | $76 | $209 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
126 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
108 | $63 | $196 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
105 | $121 | $362 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
84 | $14 | $58 |
| 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. |
81 | $10 | $62 |
| 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. |
64 | $119 | $388 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
60 | $39 | $75 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna bivalent) An intramuscular injection of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine containing 50 micrograms in a 0.5 mL dose. |
60 | $143 | $162 |
| SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, 30 mcg/0.3 mL Administration of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) vaccine containing 30 micrograms of antigen in a 0.3 milliliter dose. |
54 | $39 | $76 |
| Psychiatric collaborative care follow-up, first 60 minutes A follow-up psychiatric care management visit for subsequent calendar months. The service covers the first 60 minutes of collaborative care coordination. |
47 | $86 | $433 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
38 | $28 | $51 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
33 | $3 | $12 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
29 | $42 | $168 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
27 | $272 | $477 |
| 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. |
25 | $10 | $66 |
| 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. |
25 | $74 | $245 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
23 | $12 | $38 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
23 | $22 | $40 |
| 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. |
21 | $38 | $122 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
20 | $154 | $594 |
| Additional vaccine administration This code covers the administration of each additional vaccine given during the same encounter. It is billed alongside the primary vaccine administration code. |
19 | $11 | $42 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
18 | $44 | $197 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
15 | $11 | $73 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
11 | $131 | $230 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,383
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $277/year across 5 years
Top 34% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
85
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
$1,324 (95.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$60 (4.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$265
2023
$512
2022
$321
2021
$226
2019
$60
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$75
Abbott Laboratories
$39
Novo Nordisk Inc
$31
Amgen Inc.
$28
PFIZER INC.
$22
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Exact Sciences Corporation
$18
Eisai Inc.
$16
Dexcom, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 54.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$415
AbbVie Inc.
$138
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$118
Amgen Inc.
$110
ABBVIE INC.
$92
EISAI INC.
$73
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$67
Abbott Laboratories
$64
PFIZER INC.
$62
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
Dexcom, Inc.
$49
Insulet Corporation
$44
Lilly USA, LLC
$44
Exact Sciences Corporation
$18
Eisai Inc.
$16
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 48.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Aimovig · BELSOMRA · Belviq · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · GARDASIL 9 · JARDIANCE · Leqembi · MOUNJARO · Omnipod · Otezla · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREVNAR 20 · PROCLAIM · QULIPTA · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · STEGLATRO · Saxenda · TRADJENTA · UBRELVY · UNITHROID · VRAYLAR · Wegovy · ZIO XT Patch
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
86
Per 100K population
73.1
County median income
$58,082
Nearest hospital
UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE
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. West is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. West experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. West performed 806 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. West receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. West received a total of $1,383 from 16 companies across 85 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. West's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Goldsboro?
Dr. West's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. West) 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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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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