Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Walter Pharr, M.D.
Internal 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. Pharr 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. Pharr
Dr. Walter Pharr is an internal medicine specialist in Greensboro, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pharr performed 6,007 Medicare services across 1,316 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pharr received a total of $23,161 from 76 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1370 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. Pharr 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 6% volume in NC
$23,161 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,007
Medicare services
Top 6% in NC for internal medicine
1,316
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 4,200 | $18 | $38 |
| 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. |
339 | $60 | $218 |
| 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. |
310 | $86 | $296 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
205 | $122 | $245 |
| 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. |
91 | $47 | $80 |
| 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. |
88 | $34 | $60 |
| 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. |
85 | $10 | $60 |
| 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. |
73 | $283 | $315 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
73 | $29 | $31 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
72 | $29 | $31 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
71 | $72 | $94 |
| Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month. |
69 | $52 | $80 |
| 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. |
47 | $9 | $85 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
38 | $32 | $85 |
| 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. |
35 | $35 | $400 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
34 | $32 | $70 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
33 | $10 | $69 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
25 | $39 | $100 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
24 | $39 | $50 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
24 | $128 | $175 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
23 | $100 | $145 |
| Stool test for hidden blood (FIT) A laboratory test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood using an immunoassay method. |
19 | $16 | $40 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
18 | $24 | $45 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
11 | $22 | $60 |
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 ↗$23,161
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,309/year across 7 years
Top 5% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
76
Companies
1,370
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
$22,855 (98.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$281 (1.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$25 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,024
2023
$4,055
2022
$4,161
2021
$3,979
2020
$2,250
2019
$2,094
2018
$3,598
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$439
Amgen Inc.
$336
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$319
UCB, Inc.
$259
Novo Nordisk Inc
$243
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$235
Lilly USA, LLC
$168
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$167
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$134
Organon Llc
$108
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$102
Sandoz Inc.
$92
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$82
Exact Sciences Corporation
$74
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$48
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$45
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$37
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$34
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$33
Insulet Corporation
$21
Radius Health, Inc.
$16
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
MEDICOMP INC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 36.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$2,381
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,109
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,850
Novo Nordisk AS
$1,775
ABBVIE INC.
$1,572
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,394
UCB, Inc.
$1,314
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,071
Lilly USA, LLC
$687
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$639
PREVENTRIC DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
$596
AbbVie Inc.
$553
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$509
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$501
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$461
PFIZER INC.
$339
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$317
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$305
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$249
Exact Sciences Corporation
$229
Radius Health, Inc.
$215
AbbVie, Inc.
$213
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$210
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$206
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$191
MannKind Corporation
$187
Mannkind Corporation
$187
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$183
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$166
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$161
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$149
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$126
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$125
Medtronic, Inc.
$124
Abbott Laboratories
$122
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$116
Organon Llc
$108
Eisai Inc.
$103
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$102
Sandoz Inc.
$92
Organon LLC
$88
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$80
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$79
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$71
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$50
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$41
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$40
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$39
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$38
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$38
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$34
Dexcom, Inc.
$31
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$30
GENZYME CORPORATION
$27
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$27
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$25
EISAI INC.
$25
Mallinckrodt LLC
$23
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$23
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$23
Seqirus USA Inc
$21
Insulet Corporation
$21
Horizon Pharma plc
$19
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$18
CSL Behring
$16
LIFESCAN, INC.
$16
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
MEDICOMP INC
$15
Biogen, Inc.
$14
MEDEXUS PHARMA, INC.
$14
Allergan Inc.
$14
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$13
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 27.4% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for internal medicine in NC.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
370
Per 100K population
68.1
County median income
$66,027
Nearest hospital
MOSES H. CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, THE
3.4 mi
3.4 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. Pharr is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% 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. Pharr experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pharr performed 4,200 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Pharr receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pharr received a total of $23,161 from 76 companies across 1,370 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. Pharr's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Greensboro?
Dr. Pharr's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Pharr) 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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