Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Caserio, M.D.
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. Caserio 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. Caserio
Dr. James Caserio is an internal medicine specialist in Hendersonville, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Caserio performed 8,183 Medicare services across 5,333 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Caserio received a total of $11,970 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 828 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. Caserio 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 4% volume in NC
$11,970 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,183
Medicare services
Top 4% in NC for internal medicine
5,333
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~409 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. |
1,272 | $62 | $155 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,078 | $5 | $5 |
| 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. |
702 | $85 | $220 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
430 | $124 | $224 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
421 | $3 | $33 |
| Annual depression screening | 374 | $18 | $28 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
336 | $41 | $96 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 329 | $18 | $32 |
| 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. |
307 | $62 | $122 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
257 | $13 | $45 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
251 | $10 | $44 |
| 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. |
216 | $8 | $41 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
191 | $9 | $36 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
191 | $16 | $38 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
190 | $16 | $39 |
| Multiplex PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A and B A laboratory test that uses a multiplex amplified probe technique to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and influenza virus types A and B in a single sample. |
172 | $139 | $255 |
| 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. |
136 | $95 | $175 |
| 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. |
131 | $9 | $24 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
121 | $63 | $123 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
119 | $10 | $72 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
109 | $8 | $15 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
103 | $17 | $44 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
92 | $29 | $31 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
61 | $152 | $352 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
59 | $134 | $339 |
| 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. |
51 | $10 | $33 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
49 | $32 | $51 |
| 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. |
43 | $0 | $70 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
42 | $33 | $39 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
38 | $1 | $35 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
37 | $19 | $34 |
| 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. |
33 | $57 | $192 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
30 | $30 | $81 |
| 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. |
29 | $36 | $63 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
25 | $4 | $8 |
| 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. |
22 | $4 | $29 |
| 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. |
21 | $132 | $310 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
18 | $13 | $32 |
| 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 | $101 | $231 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
17 | $49 | $111 |
| 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. |
14 | $127 | $287 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
13 | $13 | $32 |
| 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. |
12 | $151 | $935 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
12 | $14 | $41 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
11 | $93 | $213 |
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 ↗$11,970
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,710/year across 7 years
Top 8% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
828
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
$11,677 (97.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$294 (2.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,520
2023
$2,005
2022
$1,837
2021
$2,174
2020
$1,517
2019
$1,306
2018
$1,610
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$300
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$181
Lilly USA, LLC
$172
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$141
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$135
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$117
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$106
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$93
Radius Health, Inc.
$57
Novo Nordisk Inc
$42
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$33
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$31
Amgen Inc.
$27
PFIZER INC.
$19
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Exact Sciences Corporation
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 42.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$902
AbbVie Inc.
$795
PFIZER INC.
$793
Lilly USA, LLC
$766
ABBVIE INC.
$685
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$639
Novo Nordisk Inc
$632
Amgen Inc.
$622
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$609
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$563
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$558
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$409
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$385
Radius Health, Inc.
$377
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$354
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$349
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$289
AbbVie, Inc.
$244
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$216
Allergan, Inc.
$143
Abbott Laboratories
$124
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$115
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$114
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$100
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$91
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$89
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$85
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$75
Exact Sciences Corporation
$72
Eisai Inc.
$68
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$68
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$67
Lundbeck LLC
$63
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Dexcom, Inc.
$59
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$52
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$30
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$30
Insulet Corporation
$27
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$27
GE HEALTHCARE
$23
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$18
EISAI INC.
$18
Genentech USA, Inc.
$16
Mission Pharmacal Company
$15
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Tolmar, Inc.
$14
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$14
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$13
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$12
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$11
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 20.8% 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for internal medicine in NC.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
279
Per 100K population
237.7
County median income
$67,623
Nearest hospital
PARDEE HOSPITAL HENDERSON COUNTY
5.9 mi
5.9 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. Caserio is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% 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. Caserio experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Caserio performed 1,272 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. Caserio receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Caserio received a total of $11,970 from 53 companies across 828 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. Caserio's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Hendersonville?
Dr. Caserio's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Caserio) 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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