Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Patrick Williams, MD
Family Medicine · Locust, 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. Williams
Dr. Patrick Williams is a family medicine specialist in Locust, NC, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Williams performed 2,430 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Williams received a total of $4,900 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 258 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. Williams 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.
✓ 13 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 10% volume in NC
$4,900 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,430
Medicare services
Top 10% in NC for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$37
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
467 | $79 | $278 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
256 | $13 | $46 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
198 | $10 | $36 |
| 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. |
192 | $55 | $196 |
| 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. |
177 | $8 | $27 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
171 | $9 | $33 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
143 | $1 | $4 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
130 | $8 | $28 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
100 | $122 | $358 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
78 | $16 | $57 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
69 | $29 | $57 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
54 | $19 | $74 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
51 | $76 | $211 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
41 | $9 | $31 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
33 | $3 | $11 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 29 | $18 | $73 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
27 | $46 | $215 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
22 | $13 | $46 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
22 | $29 | $48 |
| Adm sarscv2 bvl 50mcg/.5ml a | 20 | $39 | $76 |
| 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. |
20 | $16 | $66 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
20 | $4 | $13 |
| 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. |
20 | $9 | $61 |
| 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. |
18 | $11 | $66 |
| 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. |
17 | $282 | $457 |
| 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. |
16 | $21 | $40 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
13 | $39 | $75 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna bivalent) An intramuscular injection of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine containing 50 micrograms in a 0.5 mL dose. |
13 | $143 | $162 |
| 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 | $135 | $388 |
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 ↗$4,900
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $700/year across 7 years
Top 10% in NC for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
258
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
$889
2023
$800
2022
$1,395
2021
$292
2020
$169
2019
$687
2018
$668
Payments by company (2024)
Novo Nordisk Inc
$175
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$137
Abbott Laboratories
$72
Amgen Inc.
$60
Lilly USA, LLC
$58
ABBVIE INC.
$55
Boston Scientific Corporation
$46
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$44
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$35
PFIZER INC.
$26
Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$19
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
Exact Sciences Corporation
$18
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$18
Eisai Inc.
$17
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$17
Sonex Health, Inc.
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 43.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$764
PREVENTRIC DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
$647
Novo Nordisk Inc
$633
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$402
Amgen Inc.
$244
Abbott Laboratories
$237
Lilly USA, LLC
$199
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$141
Bausch Health US, LLC
$122
PFIZER INC.
$113
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$109
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$109
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$94
AbbVie Inc.
$88
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$81
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$68
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$57
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$57
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$55
ABBVIE INC.
$55
Boston Scientific Corporation
$46
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$42
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$41
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$41
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$41
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$38
Shire North American Group Inc
$38
Exact Sciences Corporation
$37
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$35
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Phadia US Inc.
$18
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Horizon Pharma plc
$17
Eisai Inc.
$17
Corium, LLC
$17
Sonex Health, Inc.
$16
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$15
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
AbbVie, Inc.
$14
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$13
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$12
Genentech USA, Inc.
$12
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$12
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 41.7% 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
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
365
County median income
$61,631
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHEAST
9.4 mi
9.4 mi
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. Williams is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in NC).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Williams experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Williams performed 467 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Williams receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Williams received a total of $4,900 from 46 companies across 258 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. Williams's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Locust?
Dr. Williams's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Williams) 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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