Not Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gretchen Vick, NP
Physician Assistant · Kinston, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Vick 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. Vick
Dr. Gretchen Vick is a physician assistant in Kinston, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vick performed 27,430 Medicare services across 1,435 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vick received a total of $1,363 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 75 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. Vick 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 0% volume in NC
$1,363 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗27,430
Medicare services
Top 0% in NC for physician assistant
1,435
Unique beneficiaries
$3
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,372 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
22,700 | $0 | $0 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,400 | $18 | $26 |
| 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. |
515 | $8 | $62 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
386 | $10 | $76 |
| 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. |
235 | $8 | $52 |
| 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. |
182 | $74 | $232 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
127 | $13 | $116 |
| 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. |
97 | $52 | $185 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
83 | $8 | $27 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
79 | $9 | $93 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
55 | $6 | $50 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
50 | $15 | $89 |
| Red blood cell folate level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid stored inside red blood cells to assess long-term folate status. |
48 | $17 | $148 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3 | 44 | $20 | $121 |
| 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. |
42 | $63 | $64 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
36 | $29 | $35 |
| 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. |
34 | $40 | $154 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
33 | $65 | $729 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
31 | $24 | $127 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
28 | $8 | $37 |
| Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level test A blood test that measures the level of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein. This test is used to monitor certain types of cancer. |
22 | $19 | $142 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
21 | $3 | $39 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
21 | $21 | $130 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
20 | $8 | $30 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
20 | $80 | $352 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 19 | $18 | $66 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
18 | $15 | $46 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
18 | $167 | $782 |
| Manual white blood cell count A laboratory test that involves examining a sample under a microscope to manually count the number of white blood cells present. |
17 | $4 | $38 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
17 | $6 | $40 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
16 | $18 | $88 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
16 | $68 | $263 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
92.7% medium
7.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,363
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $341/year across 4 years
Top 22% in NC for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
75
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
$1,231 (90.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$132 (9.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$337
2023
$707
2022
$306
2021
$14
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$59
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$50
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$34
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$27
PFIZER INC.
$21
SOBI, INC
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Incyte Corporation
$18
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$18
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$18
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$17
Celgene Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 42.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$171
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$144
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$127
Celgene Corporation
$123
PFIZER INC.
$102
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$83
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$73
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$50
Genentech USA, Inc.
$46
Seagen Inc.
$45
Exelixis Inc.
$39
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$36
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$33
Incyte Corporation
$33
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$20
SOBI, INC
$20
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$19
Amgen Inc.
$19
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$18
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$17
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
EISAI INC.
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$15
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$15
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$14
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 32.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BOSULIF · CABOMETYX · COSELA · DARZALEX · ELIQUIS · ENHERTU · EPKINLY · ERLEADA · Enhertu · IBRANCE · ICLUSIG · IMBRUVICA · INJECTAFER · INLYTA · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · KRAZATI · Kyprolis · LYNPARZA · Lenvima · LifeVest · MEKINIST · MONJUVI · OPDIVO · PADCEV · PIQRAY · Padcev · Pomalyst · REBLOZYL · Rezlidhia · SCEMBLIX · Somatuline Depot · TECENTRIQ · TECVAYLI · TUKYSA · Tivdak · VENCLEXTA · VERZENIO · VONJO · ZEPZELCA
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 (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Physician assistants within 10 mi
45
Per 100K population
81.9
County median income
$44,795
Nearest hospital
UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | — Not enrolled | N/A |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 3 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. Vick is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Vick experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vick performed 22,700 testosterone injection 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. Vick receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vick received a total of $1,363 from 29 companies across 75 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. Vick's costs compare to other physician assistants in Kinston?
Dr. Vick's average Medicare payment per service is $3. 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. Vick) 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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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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