Medicare Enrolled

Cristen Switzer, FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family · Greenville, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
275 BETHESDA DR, Greenville, NC 27834
2527525077
Registered in NPPES since 2021
NPI: 1275114571 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 Switzer 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 Switzer

Cristen Switzer is a nurse practitioner - family in Greenville, NC, with 5 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Switzer performed 585 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Switzer received a total of $4,871 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 189 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 Switzer 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.

✓ 5 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 25% volume in NC $4,871 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
585
Medicare services
Top 25% in NC for nurse practitioner - family
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$45
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
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.
178 $73 $232
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.
120 $2 $34
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.
89 $45 $185
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
76 $32 $96
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.
32 $92 $357
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
22 $14 $45
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
18 $84 $337
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
13 $7 $43
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.
13 $51 $178
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast
A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye.
12 $69 $512
Initial hospital admission, low complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
12 $53 $249
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 ↗
$4,871
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,218/year across 4 years
Top 5% in NC for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
189
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
$1,377
2023
$1,609
2022
$1,667
2021
$218

Payments by company (2024)

Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$641
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$196
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$156
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$114
Endo USA, Inc.
$82
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$70
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$37
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$23
Ethicon US, LLC
$21
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$21
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 72.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$2,234
Axonics, Inc.
$746
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$389
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$338
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$272
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$192
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$114
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$113
Endo USA, Inc.
$82
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$57
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$40
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$39
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$35
Teleflex LLC
$35
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$23
Ethicon US, LLC
$21
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$21
ABBVIE INC.
$19
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$19
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$19
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$15
Olympus America Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 69.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axonics · BOTOX · ERLEADA · GEMTESA · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LYNPARZA · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Nubeqa · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · SURGICEL NU-KNIT · UROLIFT · XIAFLEX · Xtandi · iTIND System
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

Family nurse practitioners in nearby ZIP areas
208
County median income
$58,851
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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

Switzer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in NC).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Switzer experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Switzer performed 178 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Switzer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Switzer received a total of $4,871 from 24 companies across 189 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 Switzer's costs compare to other family nurse practitioners in Greenville?
Switzer'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 Switzer) 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?
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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 →