Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Traci Turner, M.D.
Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Greensboro, NC
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac
— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Turner
Dr. Traci Turner is a sleep medicine physician in Greensboro, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Turner performed 1,156 Medicare services across 1,055 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Turner received a total of $3,134 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 199 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sleep medicine (internal medicine) physician. 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. Turner 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 38% volume in NC
$3,134 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,156
Medicare services
Top 38% in NC for sleep medicine (internal medicine) physician
1,055
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
239 | $47 | $229 |
| 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. |
169 | $78 | $260 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
98 | $5 | $41 |
| 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. |
66 | $9 | $78 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
62 | $88 | $260 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
59 | $60 | $180 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
57 | $7 | $39 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 48 | $8 | $175 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
40 | $6 | $40 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
37 | $4 | $16 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
31 | $25 | $170 |
| 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. |
31 | $132 | $495 |
| CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
27 | $80 | $413 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
26 | $10 | $45 |
| Sleep study with continuous airway pressure, age 6+ A sleep study conducted in a sleep lab that monitors breathing and other body functions while administering continuous airway pressure. This test is performed on patients aged 6 years or older. |
26 | $83 | $425 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
25 | $15 | $65 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
24 | $53 | $280 |
| Sleep study in sleep lab (age 6+) An overnight test conducted in a sleep laboratory to monitor sleep patterns and bodily functions in patients aged 6 years or older. |
20 | $90 | $410 |
| 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. |
19 | $106 | $395 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
16 | $17 | $89 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
13 | $72 | $802 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
12 | $13 | $65 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
11 | $19 | $78 |
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.
20.7% high complexity
13.9% medium
65.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,134
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $448/year across 7 years
Top 33% in NC for sleep medicine (internal medicine) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
199
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
$2,985 (95.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$149 (4.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$501
2023
$428
2022
$456
2021
$180
2020
$127
2019
$791
2018
$650
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$138
ABIOMED
$90
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$70
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$66
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$25
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$24
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
PFIZER INC.
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$12
Top 3 companies account for 59.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$875
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$409
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$211
PFIZER INC.
$198
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$195
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$180
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$164
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$134
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$97
ABIOMED
$90
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$69
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$66
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$54
Novo Nordisk Inc
$50
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$42
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$39
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$27
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$24
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$23
Resmed Corp
$23
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$21
HeartFlow, Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$16
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$14
Lundbeck LLC
$14
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 47.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · AirCurve · Arcalyst · Azure · BRILINTA · BYDUREON · CHANTIX · Corlanor · DreamStat Cpap Auto · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FFRct · FUROSCIX · Impella · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MULTAQ · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Ranexa · Repatha · Rybelsus · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · XARELTO · 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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Sleep medicine physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$66,027
Nearest hospital
MOSES H. CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, THE
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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. Turner is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Turner experienced with echocardiogram, transthoracic?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Turner performed 239 echocardiogram, transthoracic 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. Turner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Turner received a total of $3,134 from 28 companies across 199 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. Turner's costs compare to other sleep medicine physicians in Greensboro?
Dr. Turner's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Turner) 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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