Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Danielle Wood, NP-C

Physician Assistant · Hickory, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1940 BRIARWOOD DR STE A, Hickory, NC 28602
8286721101
In practice since 2014 (12 years)
NPI: 1689087678 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Wood 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. Wood

Dr. Danielle Wood is a physician assistant in Hickory, NC, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wood performed 851 Medicare services across 656 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wood received a total of $3,078 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 126 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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. Wood 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 13% volume in NC $3,078 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
851
Medicare services
Top 13% in NC for physician assistant
656
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~71 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.
275 $67 $253
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes 100 $15 $37
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
92 $104 $257
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.
77 $49 $178
Annual depression screening 76 $15 $36
Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes
A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually.
74 $21 $52
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
34 $29 $77
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.
32 $72 $168
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.
27 $98 $353
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
26 $2 $7
Strep A rapid test
A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation.
14 $16 $38
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20)
An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.
12 $282 $318
Pneumonia vaccine administration
This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider.
12 $29 $77
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 ↗
$3,078
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $769/year across 4 years
Top 10% in NC for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
126
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
$3,078 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,103
2023
$887
2022
$416
2021
$672

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$218
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$120
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$105
Lilly USA, LLC
$104
ABBVIE INC.
$94
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$92
Dexcom, Inc.
$73
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$66
PFIZER INC.
$57
Exact Sciences Corporation
$30
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$30
Abbott Laboratories
$23
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$17
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Organon Llc
$10
Top 3 companies account for 40.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,113
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$266
Dexcom, Inc.
$221
ABBVIE INC.
$195
Lilly USA, LLC
$145
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$144
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$120
PFIZER INC.
$114
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$100
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$92
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
MannKind Corporation
$78
Abbott Laboratories
$49
AbbVie Inc.
$41
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Exact Sciences Corporation
$30
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$27
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$20
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$19
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$17
GENZYME CORPORATION
$16
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
Organon Llc
$10
Top 3 companies account for 52.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · BEYFORTUS · BREZTRI · COMIRNATY · Cologuard Collection Kit · DEXCOM G7 GSS (161) · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ETERNA · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · Heplisav-B · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Livalo · MOUNJARO · NEXPLANON · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · Saxenda · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · UBRELVY · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Veozah · Wegovy · YUPELRI
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for physician assistant in NC.

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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
168
Per 100K population
103.7
County median income
$64,544
Nearest hospital
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
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. Wood is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of NC peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Wood experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wood performed 275 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. Wood receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wood received a total of $3,078 from 26 companies across 126 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. Wood's costs compare to other physician assistants in Hickory?
Dr. Wood's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Wood) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →