Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kyle Harner, M.D
Optician · Greenville, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Harner 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. Harner
Dr. Kyle Harner is an optician specialist in Greenville, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Harner performed 44,752 Medicare services across 2,725 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Harner received a total of $8,365 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 325 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Harner 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 1% volume in NC
$8,365 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗44,752
Medicare services
Top 1% in NC for optician
2,725
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,238 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abatacept infusion (Orencia) An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered. |
17,125 | $34 | $65 |
| Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria) Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery. |
11,950 | $10 | $39 |
| Infliximab infusion (Remicade) An injection of infliximab, excluding biosimilar versions, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
7,100 | $26 | $100 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,580 | $18 | $26 |
| 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. |
777 | $86 | $200 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
435 | $1 | $30 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
399 | $7 | $8 |
| 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. |
316 | $8 | $30 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
313 | $5 | $30 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
303 | $5 | $27 |
| Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health. |
303 | $5 | $21 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
303 | $5 | $21 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
280 | $48 | $210 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
276 | $9 | $44 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
244 | $20 | $60 |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the foot using two different angles to create pictures of the bones and joints. |
221 | $19 | $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. |
211 | $10 | $30 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg. |
207 | $3 | $14 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
197 | $50 | $257 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 170 | $6 | $22 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
159 | $99 | $240 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
157 | $21 | $110 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
107 | $5 | $9 |
| 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. |
85 | $36 | $200 |
| 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. |
73 | $23 | $75 |
| Tuberculosis blood test (gamma interferon) A blood test that measures the immune system's response to tuberculosis bacteria using gamma interferon levels. |
59 | $61 | $136 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
53 | $4 | $25 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
50 | $29 | $100 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
42 | $4 | $25 |
| 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. |
32 | $48 | $117 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
31 | $25 | $175 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
28 | $33 | $202 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
27 | $5 | $32 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
25 | $28 | $75 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
25 | $4 | $43 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
15 | $26 | $90 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
15 | $6 | $30 |
| Immunoassay substance analysis, multiple step method A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to analyze a substance. The process involves multiple steps to detect or measure the target material. |
15 | $11 | $40 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
15 | $13 | $40 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 15 | $6 | $20 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
14 | $33 | $85 |
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.
82.8% high complexity
8.7% medium
8.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,365
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,195/year across 7 years
Top 15% in NC for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
325
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
$8,310 (99.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$55 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,127
2023
$1,605
2022
$1,467
2021
$687
2020
$761
2019
$1,976
2018
$742
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$262
UCB, Inc.
$224
PFIZER INC.
$166
Lilly USA, LLC
$80
Boston Scientific Corporation
$72
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$57
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$55
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$46
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$45
Amgen Inc.
$43
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$21
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
Organon Llc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 57.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,195
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$756
ABBVIE INC.
$741
Lilly USA, LLC
$677
UCB, Inc.
$641
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$576
PFIZER INC.
$454
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$445
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$428
AbbVie, Inc.
$374
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$294
Genentech USA, Inc.
$243
Celgene Corporation
$224
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$180
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$142
GENZYME CORPORATION
$122
AbbVie Inc.
$110
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$106
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$100
Boston Scientific Corporation
$97
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$96
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$82
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$56
Sandoz Inc.
$33
Organon LLC
$31
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$24
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$21
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$21
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$18
Organon Llc
$17
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$16
Radius Health, Inc.
$15
MEDEXUS PHARMA, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 32.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · Actemra · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · EVENITY · Enbrel · FORTEO · HUMIRA · Horizant · Humira · KEVZARA · KRYSTEXXA · LUPKYNIS · Mitigare · OFEV · OPSUMIT · ORENCIA · Otezla · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prolia · RAYOS · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · Rasuvo · Rinvoq · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SEGLENTIS · SIMPONI · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SYNVISC-ONE · Strensiq · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TEPEZZA · TREMFYA · Tymlos · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XELJANZ
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.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
25
Per 100K population
14.5
County median income
$58,851
Nearest hospital
ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
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. Harner is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% 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. Harner experienced with abatacept infusion (orencia)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Harner performed 17,125 abatacept infusion (orencia) 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. Harner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Harner received a total of $8,365 from 34 companies across 325 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. Harner's costs compare to other opticians in Greenville?
Dr. Harner's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Harner) 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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