Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Walter Wardell, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Havelock, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Wardell
Dr. Walter Wardell is an internal medicine specialist in Havelock, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wardell performed 5,762 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wardell received a total of $1,339 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 76 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 Dr. Wardell 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 6% volume in NC
$1,339 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,762
Medicare services
Top 6% in NC for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$27
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. |
913 | $81 | $227 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
584 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
476 | $8 | $58 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
404 | $10 | $64 |
| 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. |
362 | $57 | $157 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
278 | $13 | $93 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
231 | $9 | $65 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
176 | $16 | $91 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
173 | $9 | $64 |
| 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. |
173 | $9 | $51 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
157 | $3 | $26 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
136 | $0 | $23 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | 113 | $9 | $68 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
109 | $29 | $46 |
| 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. |
102 | $72 | $97 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
92 | $0 | $8 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
88 | $15 | $89 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
84 | $8 | $52 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
84 | $35 | $100 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
69 | $9 | $16 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
68 | $16 | $55 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
68 | $19 | $98 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
64 | $7 | $42 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
61 | $13 | $78 |
| Iron level test | 60 | $6 | $32 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
59 | $9 | $48 |
| Antimicrobial drug evaluation Assessment of the patient's response to antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral therapy. |
59 | $7 | $44 |
| 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. |
55 | $15 | $116 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
54 | $3 | $35 |
| 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. |
49 | $5 | $78 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
48 | $29 | $155 |
| 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. |
33 | $9 | $103 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
32 | $211 | $476 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
26 | $14 | $86 |
| 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. |
22 | $38 | $89 |
| Amylase enzyme level test A blood test that measures the amount of amylase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands, to help evaluate pancreatic health. |
21 | $6 | $36 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
21 | $7 | $45 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
21 | $29 | $46 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
19 | $10 | $32 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 19 | $18 | $98 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
18 | $122 | $129 |
| Stool test for hidden blood (FIT) A laboratory test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood using an immunoassay method. |
15 | $16 | $57 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
15 | $14 | $35 |
| Low dose CT scan of chest for lung cancer screening A specialized CT scan of the chest using a lower radiation dose to screen for lung cancer. |
14 | $86 | $426 |
| 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. |
13 | $4 | $33 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
12 | $24 | $166 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 12 | $8 | $57 |
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 ↗$1,339
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $191/year across 7 years
Top 35% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
76
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
$183
2023
$201
2022
$172
2021
$223
2020
$252
2019
$173
2018
$135
Payments by company (2024)
Novo Nordisk Inc
$64
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$29
Eisai Inc.
$28
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$17
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$15
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 66.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$303
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$271
Lilly USA, LLC
$146
Novo Nordisk Inc
$107
AbbVie Inc.
$106
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$70
ABBVIE INC.
$52
PFIZER INC.
$42
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$32
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$29
GENZYME CORPORATION
$29
Eisai Inc.
$28
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$27
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$26
Abbott Laboratories
$24
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$17
AbbVie, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 53.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER AMULET · BREO · CHANTIX · COSENTYX · EVENITY · Enbrel · FARXIGA · Humira · INJECTAFER · KEVZARA · LUPKYNIS · Leqembi · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · Prolia · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SAPHNELO · SHINGRIX · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TRULICITY · Veozah · Victoza
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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
70
County median income
$64,635
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CARTERET GENERAL HOSPITAL
13.9 mi
13.9 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
Dr. Wardell is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in NC), 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. Wardell experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wardell performed 913 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 Dr. Wardell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wardell received a total of $1,339 from 18 companies across 76 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 Dr. Wardell's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Havelock?
Dr. Wardell's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Wardell) 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 →
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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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