Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kris Cummings, MD
Internal Medicine · Kinston, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cummings
Dr. Kris Cummings is an internal medicine specialist in Kinston, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cummings performed 4,050 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cummings received a total of $14,249 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 522 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Cummings 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 9% volume in NC
$14,249 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,050
Medicare services
Top 9% in NC for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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) | 1,860 | $18 | $26 |
| 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. |
765 | $77 | $232 |
| 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. |
343 | $61 | $185 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
219 | $10 | $107 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
178 | $125 | $194 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
133 | $29 | $35 |
| 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. |
118 | $63 | $64 |
| 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. |
50 | $32 | $92 |
| Respiratory virus test for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and RSV A laboratory test that detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in an upper respiratory specimen. |
45 | $140 | $188 |
| 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. |
44 | $281 | $318 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
43 | $29 | $35 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
41 | $8 | $27 |
| 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. |
41 | $11 | $50 |
| 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. |
36 | $156 | $290 |
| 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. |
34 | $11 | $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. |
33 | $2 | $34 |
| 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. |
30 | $2 | $12 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
15 | $21 | $24 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
11 | $23 | $60 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
11 | $87 | $231 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,249
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,036/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
58
Companies
522
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,185
2023
$1,596
2022
$1,283
2021
$629
2020
$362
2019
$7,276
2018
$1,918
Payments by company (2024)
PFIZER INC.
$218
ABBVIE INC.
$157
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$137
Amgen Inc.
$135
Lilly USA, LLC
$109
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$69
Novo Nordisk Inc
$68
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$48
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$46
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$22
Exact Sciences Corporation
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$18
Lundbeck LLC
$17
Ardelyx, Inc.
$17
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$15
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
Dexcom, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 43.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$6,895
Novo Nordisk Inc
$828
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$699
Amgen Inc.
$649
PFIZER INC.
$638
Lilly USA, LLC
$516
AbbVie Inc.
$432
ABBVIE INC.
$394
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$355
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$347
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$346
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$270
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$248
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$172
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$99
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$80
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$75
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$69
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$69
Abbott Laboratories
$67
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$62
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$57
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$48
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$46
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$46
ViiV Healthcare Company
$44
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$42
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$39
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Exact Sciences Corporation
$35
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$34
Dexcom, Inc.
$33
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$32
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$30
Corium, LLC
$30
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$27
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$25
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$23
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$22
Eisai Inc.
$19
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$18
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$18
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$18
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$18
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
Lundbeck LLC
$17
Ardelyx, Inc.
$17
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$15
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$14
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$13
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
VIVUS, Inc.
$13
SK Life Science, Inc.
$12
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$12
DEXCOM, INC.
$12
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 59.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
74
County median income
$44,795
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Cummings is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NC), with 19 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. Cummings experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cummings performed 1,860 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Cummings receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cummings received a total of $14,249 from 58 companies across 522 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Cummings's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Kinston?
Dr. Cummings'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. Cummings) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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