Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jose Ros, M.D
Internal Medicine · Jacksonville, 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. Ros 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. Ros
Dr. Jose Ros is an internal medicine specialist in Jacksonville, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ros performed 11,698 Medicare services across 4,470 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ros received a total of $5,865 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 357 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. Ros 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 3% volume in NC
$5,865 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,698
Medicare services
Top 3% in NC for internal medicine
4,470
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~585 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,460 | $18 | $50 |
| 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. |
2,173 | $81 | $161 |
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
1,880 | $11 | $30 |
| 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. |
638 | $60 | $111 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
636 | $9 | $20 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
621 | $124 | $195 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
458 | $7 | $40 |
| Annual depression screening | 347 | $18 | $25 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
320 | $29 | $39 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
298 | $76 | $85 |
| 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. |
237 | $34 | $80 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
149 | $29 | $35 |
| 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. |
145 | $282 | $345 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
124 | $50 | $55 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
118 | $35 | $75 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
113 | $14 | $52 |
| 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. |
89 | $2 | $7 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
83 | $16 | $25 |
| 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. |
77 | $9 | $33 |
| 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. |
71 | $94 | $250 |
| 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. |
68 | $159 | $295 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
67 | $76 | $97 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
65 | $0 | $18 |
| 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. |
62 | $150 | $250 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
51 | $3 | $30 |
| 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. |
51 | $37 | $75 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
35 | $28 | $65 |
| 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. |
30 | $9 | $80 |
| 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. |
27 | $159 | $175 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
26 | $35 | $45 |
| 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. |
26 | $35 | $80 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
24 | $97 | $300 |
| 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. |
23 | $33 | $40 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
20 | $67 | $75 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
19 | $8 | $15 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
16 | $16 | $40 |
| 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. |
16 | $30 | $55 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
12 | $61 | $96 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
12 | $92 | $135 |
| 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. |
11 | $10 | $30 |
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 ↗$5,865
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $838/year across 7 years
Top 15% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
357
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
$5,865 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,358
2023
$1,193
2022
$703
2021
$757
2020
$631
2019
$674
2018
$549
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$296
Novo Nordisk Inc
$172
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$133
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$113
ABBVIE INC.
$108
Amgen Inc.
$95
Abbott Laboratories
$65
Lilly USA, LLC
$63
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
Exact Sciences Corporation
$35
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$35
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$23
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$19
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
PFIZER INC.
$19
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 44.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,037
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$812
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$632
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$529
PFIZER INC.
$307
Lilly USA, LLC
$285
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$270
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$266
Abbott Laboratories
$249
Amgen Inc.
$204
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$126
Bausch Health US, LLC
$111
ABBVIE INC.
$108
Exact Sciences Corporation
$102
AbbVie Inc.
$72
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$69
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$54
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$53
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$53
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$52
Boston Scientific Corporation
$52
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$39
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$35
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$23
Dexcom, Inc.
$21
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$17
AbbVie, Inc.
$16
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$16
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Horizon Pharma plc
$14
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$14
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 42.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · APLENZIN · AREXVY · Adthyza · Aimovig · Amitiza · Androgel · BASAGLAR · BREO · BREZTRI · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · DUZALLO · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Edarbi · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre · GARDASIL 9 · Horizant · INSPIRE · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LYRICA · MOUNJARO · NEXLETOL · NUCALA · NUZYRA · Otezla · Ozempic · PENNSAID · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREMARIN · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Prolia · QULIPTA · QUTENZA · QUVIVIQ · RELTONE 200 MG · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · TOSYMRA · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · TRUMENBA · Tresiba · Trintellix · UBRELVY · Uloric · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Vascepa · Veltassa · Veozah · Victoza · Vyvanse · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · WELLBUTRIN · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · t-slim insulin pump · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ
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.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
71
Per 100K population
34.0
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. Ros is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% 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. Ros experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ros performed 2,460 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Ros receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ros received a total of $5,865 from 42 companies across 357 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. Ros's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Jacksonville?
Dr. Ros's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Ros) 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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