Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stephen Fry, M.D.
Family Medicine · Greensboro, 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. Fry 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. Fry
Dr. Stephen Fry is a family medicine specialist in Greensboro, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fry performed 1,766 Medicare services across 1,416 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fry received a total of $2,957 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 176 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family 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. Fry 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 15% volume in NC
$2,957 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,766
Medicare services
Top 15% in NC for family medicine
1,416
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~88 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 (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. |
237 | $59 | $175 |
| 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. |
193 | $79 | $260 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
112 | $10 | $35 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
110 | $8 | $29 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
104 | $8 | $29 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
103 | $122 | $295 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
98 | $16 | $55 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 97 | $8 | $30 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
94 | $8 | $12 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
94 | $13 | $45 |
| 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. |
79 | $10 | $129 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
40 | $29 | $59 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
39 | $76 | $165 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
37 | $36 | $125 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 35 | $18 | $65 |
| 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. |
33 | $2 | $9 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
28 | $9 | $32 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
28 | $17 | $55 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
26 | $16 | $40 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
26 | $57 | $186 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
26 | $47 | $129 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
19 | $35 | $66 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
18 | $9 | $36 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
17 | $29 | $95 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
17 | $14 | $55 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
15 | $16 | $39 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
15 | $29 | $59 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 14 | $6 | $21 |
| 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. |
12 | $281 | $535 |
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 ↗$2,957
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $422/year across 7 years
Top 15% in NC for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
176
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
$2,957 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$901
2023
$707
2022
$286
2021
$325
2020
$208
2019
$366
2018
$164
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$215
Abbott Laboratories
$203
Lilly USA, LLC
$109
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$56
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$44
PFIZER INC.
$41
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$33
Amgen Inc.
$32
GENZYME CORPORATION
$31
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$25
ViiV Healthcare Company
$22
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$18
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$16
Lundbeck LLC
$15
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$15
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 58.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$578
Novo Nordisk Inc
$505
Lilly USA, LLC
$229
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$200
Amgen Inc.
$142
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$98
PFIZER INC.
$97
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$93
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$72
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$69
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$51
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$50
Medtronic, Inc.
$47
Corium, LLC
$46
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$44
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$33
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
GENZYME CORPORATION
$31
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$29
Exact Sciences Corporation
$28
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$25
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$24
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$22
ViiV Healthcare Company
$22
Genentech USA, Inc.
$22
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$20
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$18
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$18
Lundbeck LLC
$15
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$14
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
Eisai Inc.
$13
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$12
Top 3 companies account for 44.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
473
Per 100K population
87.1
County median income
$66,027
Nearest hospital
MOSES H. CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, THE
7.8 mi
7.8 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. Fry is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of NC peers, 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. Fry experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fry performed 237 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Fry receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fry received a total of $2,957 from 39 companies across 176 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. Fry's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Greensboro?
Dr. Fry's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Fry) 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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