Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kent Edwards
Urology Physician · Lenoir, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Edwards
Dr. Kent Edwards is an urology physician in Lenoir, NC, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Edwards performed 5,897 Medicare services across 2,581 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Edwards received a total of $2,421 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 69 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. 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. Edwards 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.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in NC
$2,421 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,897
Medicare services
Top 14% in NC for urology physician
2,581
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~590 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
983 | $4 | $4 |
| 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. |
527 | $89 | $124 |
| 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. |
342 | $61 | $88 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
240 | $8 | $9 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
193 | $7 | $17 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 179 | $18 | $25 |
| 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. |
108 | $108 | $178 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
104 | $21 | $32 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 98 | $32 | $54 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
70 | $0 | $1 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
56 | $182 | $236 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
53 | $16 | $22 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
41 | $60 | $77 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
38 | $54 | $77 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
36 | $8 | $10 |
| Catheter specimen collection A procedure to collect a specimen using a catheter. This service is available in all places of service. |
33 | $3 | $3 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
29 | $44 | $68 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
27 | $19 | $24 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
27 | $38 | $49 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
24 | $201 | $371 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
21 | $81 | $105 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
20 | $5 | $80 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
19 | $188 | $266 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
17 | $26 | $32 |
| 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. |
16 | $10 | $21 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
15 | $45 | $87 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 14 | $107 | $144 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
14 | $110 | $137 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
14 | $322 | $423 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
13 | $25 | $181 |
| 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. |
13 | $128 | $172 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $101 | $132 |
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.
1.0% high complexity
48.8% medium
50.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,421
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $403/year across 6 years
Top 50% in NC for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
69
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
$2,281 (94.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$140 (5.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$77
2023
$444
2022
$654
2021
$519
2019
$529
2018
$196
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Tolmar, Inc.
$22
PFIZER INC.
$21
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 78.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$602
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$469
Boston Scientific Corporation
$449
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$172
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$164
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$110
Teleflex LLC
$109
Olympus America Inc.
$99
Axonics, Inc.
$58
Coloplast Corp
$55
Mission Pharmacal Company
$39
Tolmar, Inc.
$22
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$21
PFIZER INC.
$21
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 62.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · AMS · AMS 700 · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · AMS 700 CXR RTE Kit · AVEED · Axonics r-SNM System · FUSION · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · INTERSTIM · LITHOVUE · LithoVue · Myrbetriq · ORGOVYX · REZUM · SWISS LITHOCLAST TRILOGY · TITAN · URIBEL · UROLIFT · UroLift System · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · iTIND System
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
22.3
County median income
$55,401
Nearest hospital
CALDWELL 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. Edwards is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Edwards experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Edwards performed 2,500 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Edwards receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Edwards received a total of $2,421 from 16 companies across 69 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. Edwards's costs compare to other urology physicians in Lenoir?
Dr. Edwards's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Edwards) 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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