Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Caroline Wilds, MD
Internal Medicine · Matthews, 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. Wilds 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. Wilds
Dr. Caroline Wilds is an internal medicine specialist in Matthews, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wilds performed 2,457 Medicare services across 2,120 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wilds received a total of $1,358 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 63 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. Wilds 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 in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in NC
$1,358 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,457
Medicare services
Top 14% in NC for internal medicine
2,120
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~129 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
370 | $77 | $262 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
270 | $10 | $35 |
| 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. |
258 | $8 | $12 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
233 | $13 | $21 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
183 | $125 | $285 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 182 | $18 | $44 |
| Annual depression screening | 162 | $18 | $44 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
143 | $29 | $46 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
122 | $10 | $30 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
101 | $16 | $26 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
86 | $9 | $14 |
| 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. |
42 | $104 | $353 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
35 | $3 | $5 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
33 | $6 | $9 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
33 | $5 | $8 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
32 | $8 | $13 |
| 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. |
25 | $34 | $130 |
| 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. |
22 | $6 | $10 |
| 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. |
22 | $8 | $41 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
22 | $19 | $28 |
| 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. |
20 | $52 | $177 |
| 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. |
16 | $2 | $6 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
16 | $13 | $21 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
15 | $7 | $41 |
| 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. |
14 | $160 | $407 |
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 ↗$1,358
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $272/year across 5 years
Top 35% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
63
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
$1,358 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$956
2023
$255
2022
$103
2020
$14
2019
$30
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$228
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$94
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$70
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$53
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$47
Novo Nordisk Inc
$45
Amgen Inc.
$41
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$37
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$29
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$26
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$26
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$25
Teleflex LLC
$23
VIVUS LLC
$20
PFIZER INC.
$18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
Abbott Laboratories
$15
Top 3 companies account for 41.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$246
PFIZER INC.
$104
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$94
Amgen Inc.
$88
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$70
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
Novo Nordisk Inc
$65
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$57
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$53
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$53
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$47
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$36
Abbott Laboratories
$33
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$29
GENZYME CORPORATION
$26
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$26
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$26
Medtronic, Inc.
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$25
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$24
Teleflex LLC
$23
VIVUS LLC
$20
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Aerin Medical Inc.
$14
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$14
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 32.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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
1,001
Per 100K population
88.5
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital
NOVANT HEALTH BALLANTYNE MEDICAL CENTER
7.8 mi
7.8 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. Wilds is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Wilds experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wilds performed 370 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Wilds receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wilds received a total of $1,358 from 30 companies across 63 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. Wilds's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Matthews?
Dr. Wilds's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Wilds) 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.
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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