Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Raetta Fountain, MD
Gastroenterology · Greenville, 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. Fountain 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. Fountain
Dr. Raetta Fountain is a gastroenterology specialist in Greenville, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fountain performed 813 Medicare services across 710 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fountain received a total of $11,434 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 674 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Fountain 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 30% volume in NC
$11,434 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗813
Medicare services
Top 30% in NC for gastroenterology
710
Unique beneficiaries
$100
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~41 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. |
194 | $61 | $118 |
| 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. |
139 | $87 | $172 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
128 | $192 | $1,540 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
126 | $70 | $868 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
46 | $82 | $1,113 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
32 | $73 | $786 |
| 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. |
30 | $114 | $200 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
29 | $105 | $889 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
29 | $73 | $182 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
25 | $128 | $1,076 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
23 | $172 | $1,076 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
12 | $172 | $1,076 |
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 ↗$11,434
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,633/year across 7 years
Top 15% in NC for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
54
Companies
674
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
$11,434 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,190
2023
$2,497
2022
$2,422
2021
$1,724
2020
$649
2019
$719
2018
$1,234
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$600
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$195
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$162
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$145
Celgene Corporation
$131
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$94
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$87
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$83
PFIZER INC.
$81
Celltrion USA Inc.
$77
GENZYME CORPORATION
$71
QOL Medical, LLC
$61
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$52
Lilly USA, LLC
$46
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Alcresta Therapeutics, Inc.
$39
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$36
Ardelyx, Inc.
$35
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$29
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$26
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
VIVUS LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 43.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,652
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,361
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$741
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$680
AbbVie, Inc.
$672
AbbVie Inc.
$656
PFIZER INC.
$482
Celgene Corporation
$411
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$396
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$299
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$281
QOL Medical, LLC
$267
VIVUS LLC
$226
Ardelyx, Inc.
$213
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$204
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$204
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$188
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$157
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$155
GENZYME CORPORATION
$146
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$145
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$141
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$135
Amgen Inc.
$132
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$132
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$102
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$101
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$97
UCB, Inc.
$81
Celltrion USA Inc.
$77
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$72
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$64
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
INTRA-SANA LABORATORIES
$55
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$55
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$54
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$52
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
Lilly USA, LLC
$46
Boston Scientific Corporation
$45
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Echosens North America, Inc.
$40
Alcresta Therapeutics, Inc.
$39
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$36
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$26
Organon LLC
$25
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$24
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$22
Shire North American Group Inc
$20
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$18
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Romark Laboratories, LC
$16
Exact Sciences Corporation
$16
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 32.8% 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
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
12.2
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. Fountain is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% 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. Fountain experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fountain performed 194 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. Fountain receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fountain received a total of $11,434 from 54 companies across 674 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. Fountain's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Greenville?
Dr. Fountain's average Medicare payment per service is $100. 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. Fountain) 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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