Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Courtney Auman, MD
Pain Medicine · Jacksonville, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Auman
Dr. Courtney Auman is a pain medicine specialist in Jacksonville, NC, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Auman performed 33,943 Medicare services across 2,129 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Auman received a total of $201,224 from 68 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1114 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain medicine. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Auman 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in NC
$201,224 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗33,943
Medicare services
Top 2% in NC for pain medicine
2,129
Unique beneficiaries
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
11,611 | $5 | $10 |
| Triamcinolone acetonide injection, 1 mg An injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a 1 mg dose without preservatives. |
7,950 | $2 | $3 |
| Botox injection (Xeomin), per unit An injection of incobotulinumtoxin A, a botulinum toxin type A product, administered in a quantity of one unit. |
5,161 | $4 | $8 |
| Hyaluronan intra-articular injection, 1 mg An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space. This procedure delivers 1 mg of the substance directly into the affected joint. |
2,640 | $8 | $32 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,387 | $0 | $3 |
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 1,274 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
307 | $55 | $211 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
284 | $1 | $30 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
273 | $83 | $265 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
263 | $54 | $176 |
| 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. |
141 | $92 | $312 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
140 | $0 | $11 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
134 | $12 | $100 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
120 | $225 | $648 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
113 | $235 | $504 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
103 | $143 | $590 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
94 | $33 | $95 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
88 | $170 | $502 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
85 | $5 | $21 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
81 | $427 | $1,229 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
80 | $92 | $253 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
78 | $34 | $75 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
70 | $29 | $65 |
| 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. |
62 | $118 | $478 |
| Chemical nerve block for neck muscles Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific muscles on the side of the neck, excluding the voice box. |
59 | $113 | $365 |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle | 56 | $54 | $210 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
49 | $83 | $256 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
39 | $26 | $146 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
27 | $206 | $550 |
| 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. |
27 | $10 | $73 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
25 | $42 | $196 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
24 | $187 | $777 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
22 | $1,283 | $3,827 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
20 | $193 | $554 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
20 | $98 | $275 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
19 | $188 | $762 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
17 | $363 | $1,240 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
95.6% medium
4.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$201,224
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $28,746/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NC for pain medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
68
Companies
1,114
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$158,319 (78.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$31,407 (15.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,498 (5.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$37,989
2023
$24,008
2022
$23,464
2021
$37,034
2020
$23,787
2019
$29,693
2018
$25,248
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$26,005
Boston Scientific Corporation
$10,688
ABBVIE INC.
$347
PAINTEQ LLC
$178
Nevro Corp.
$156
Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$107
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$71
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$66
Lilly USA, LLC
$62
PFIZER INC.
$48
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$44
Lundbeck LLC
$25
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$23
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Medtronic, Inc.
$22
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$22
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
Novo Nordisk Inc
$18
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$15
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$15
Curonix LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 97.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$98,830
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$59,489
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$28,441
AbbVie Inc.
$5,490
Nevro Corp.
$810
ABBVIE INC.
$574
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$530
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$501
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$431
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$404
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$354
Allergan, Inc.
$330
PFIZER INC.
$315
Amgen Inc.
$300
Abbott Laboratories
$269
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$269
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$228
PAINTEQ LLC
$178
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$170
SI-BONE, Inc.
$168
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$166
Lilly USA, LLC
$154
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$149
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$148
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.
$136
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$134
Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$127
Lundbeck LLC
$123
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$122
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$113
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$95
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$94
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$91
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$88
US WorldMeds, LLC
$86
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$83
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$81
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$78
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$75
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$71
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$71
Almatica Pharma LLC
$69
Novo Nordisk Inc
$66
Allergan Inc.
$65
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$57
Kaleo, Inc.
$48
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$47
Medtronic, Inc.
$45
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Zyla Life Sciences
$40
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$33
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$29
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$25
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$23
Baudax Bio Inc.
$22
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$21
PROTEGA PHARMACEUTIALS LLC
$17
PROTEGA PHARMACEUTIALS INC
$15
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$15
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$14
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$14
Promius Pharma LLC
$14
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
Curonix LLC
$14
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$12
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$11
Egalet US Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 92.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · AJOVY · ANJESO · Adthyza · Aimovig · Amitiza · BELBUCA · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · Belbuca · COMIRNATY · ELYXYB - celecoxib · EMGALITY · ENTRADA · ETERNA · EVZIO · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · Evoke · Evoke SCS · Evzio · FLECTOR · G4 RF Generator · GENERAL DBS · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GRALISE · General - Pain Management · General - Therapies · HA MINUTEMAN G3-R · HORIZANT · Horizant · Hymovis · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · JARDIANCE · LEVORPHANOL TARTRATE · LYRICA · LYVISPAH · Levorphanol · Levorphanol Tartrate · Licart · MOVANTIK · MYOBLOC · Morphabond ER · Movantik · NALOCET · NAPRELAN · NURTEC ODT · Nalocet · Nucynta · OXAYDO · OXTELLAR XR · Octrode SCS Leads · PAINTEQ · PENNSAID · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · QUDEXY XR Topiramate Extended Release Capsules · QULIPTA · QUTENZA · QUVIVIQ · Qutenza · RELISTOR · RELISTOR ORAL · REYVOW · ROXYBOND · Roxybond · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRIX · SUBSYS · SYMPROIC · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · SlimTip lead DRG Lead · Spectra WaveWriter · Superion · Superion Indirect Decompression System · THERAPIES · TOSYMRA SUMATRIPTAN NASAL SPRAY · TROKENDI XR · Trudhesa · UBRELVY · VYEPTI · WAVEWRITER ALPHA · Watchman · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · Wegovy · XTAMPZA · XTAMPZAER · Xeomin · ZEMBRACE SYMTOUCH · ZEPBOUND · ZOHYDRO ER · ZORVOLEX · ZTLido · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · Zembrace SymTouch Sumatriptan Injection · Zipsor · iFuse Implant · mild Device Kit
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 →
The majority of payments (79%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in pain medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for pain medicine in NC.
Geographic Context
Pain medicines within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
1.0
County median income
$64,568
Nearest hospital
ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Auman is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NC), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 6% of NC peers, with 17 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. Auman experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Auman performed 11,611 botox injection, per unit 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. Auman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Auman received a total of $201,224 from 68 companies across 1,114 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. Auman's costs compare to other pain medicines in Jacksonville?
Dr. Auman's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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. Auman) 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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