Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Eric Byrd, MD
Internal Medicine · Hendersonville, 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. Byrd 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. Byrd
Dr. Eric Byrd is an internal medicine specialist in Hendersonville, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Byrd performed 5,029 Medicare services across 2,701 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Byrd received a total of $4,327 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 296 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. Byrd 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 7% volume in NC
$4,327 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,029
Medicare services
Top 7% in NC for internal medicine
2,701
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~251 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 (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. |
1,292 | $79 | $126 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,267 | $8 | $10 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
411 | $122 | $132 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
272 | $3 | $4 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
259 | $4 | $4 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
205 | $15 | $26 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
201 | $4 | $5 |
| 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. |
179 | $59 | $90 |
| 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. |
117 | $59 | $88 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
105 | $118 | $175 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
95 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
92 | $10 | $17 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 77 | $20 | $30 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
77 | $29 | $30 |
| 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. |
69 | $10 | $15 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
67 | $87 | $130 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
58 | $89 | $157 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
37 | $32 | $51 |
| 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. |
31 | $208 | $271 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
29 | $43 | $76 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 18 | $5 | $10 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
16 | $45 | $65 |
| 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. |
15 | $39 | $55 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
15 | $157 | $170 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
13 | $156 | $168 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
12 | $38 | $75 |
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 ↗$4,327
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $618/year across 7 years
Top 19% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
296
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
$4,093 (94.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$234 (5.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$470
2023
$510
2022
$658
2021
$1,017
2020
$694
2019
$508
2018
$470
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$87
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$72
ABBVIE INC.
$62
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$62
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$39
PFIZER INC.
$36
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$35
Exact Sciences Corporation
$29
Medtronic, Inc.
$26
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$23
Top 3 companies account for 47.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$897
Amgen Inc.
$576
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$347
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$288
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$265
Lilly USA, LLC
$235
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$234
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$224
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$189
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$189
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$150
ABBVIE INC.
$138
Novo Nordisk Inc
$134
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$95
AbbVie Inc.
$56
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$50
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$49
Exact Sciences Corporation
$45
Radius Health, Inc.
$38
Medtronic, Inc.
$26
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$23
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$23
Eisai Inc.
$20
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$12
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 42.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · Aimovig · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dayvigo · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · EVENITY · FARXIGA · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · JANUVIA · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LYRICA · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NEXIUM · NEXLETOL · Otezla · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PREMARIN · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Prolia · QULIPTA · REXULTI · Repatha · SEEBRI · SHINGRIX · SYMBICORT · TOVIAZ · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · Tymlos · UBRELVY · Utibron · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN
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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
275
Per 100K population
234.3
County median income
$67,623
Nearest hospital
PARDEE HOSPITAL HENDERSON COUNTY
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. Byrd is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% 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. Byrd experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Byrd performed 1,292 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Byrd receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Byrd received a total of $4,327 from 26 companies across 296 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. Byrd's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Hendersonville?
Dr. Byrd's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Byrd) 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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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.
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