Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jessica Fox, DO
Hospitalist Physician · Mooresville, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Fox
Dr. Jessica Fox is a hospitalist physician in Mooresville, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fox performed 4,137 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fox received a total of $422 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 19 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. Fox 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 1% volume in NC
$422 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,137
Medicare services
Top 1% in NC for hospitalist physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$22
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
458 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
402 | $76 | $169 |
| 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. |
352 | $7 | $29 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
331 | $13 | $58 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
236 | $10 | $54 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
201 | $9 | $46 |
| 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. |
170 | $3 | $10 |
| 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. |
138 | $6 | $66 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
137 | $5 | $38 |
| 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. |
137 | $9 | $49 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 122 | $8 | $40 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
107 | $8 | $39 |
| 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. |
100 | $51 | $114 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
92 | $122 | $170 |
| Annual depression screening | 92 | $17 | $35 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
92 | $1 | $3 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
77 | $28 | $72 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
70 | $16 | $70 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
61 | $6 | $45 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
54 | $14 | $73 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
41 | $5 | $22 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
39 | $4 | $22 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
39 | $29 | $45 |
| Electrolyte blood test panel A blood test that measures the levels of sodium, potassium, chloride, and carbon dioxide to evaluate electrolyte balance. |
38 | $7 | $32 |
| 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. |
37 | $72 | $80 |
| Iron level test | 36 | $5 | $46 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
32 | $4 | $20 |
| 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. |
31 | $7 | $41 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
31 | $62 | $175 |
| 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. |
30 | $111 | $245 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
28 | $4 | $22 |
| Lung cancer screening counseling visit A visit to discuss the need for lung cancer screening using a low-dose CT scan. This service is used to determine eligibility and facilitate shared decision making. |
27 | $27 | $111 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
26 | $21 | $125 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
26 | $82 | $267 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
26 | $19 | $60 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
22 | $34 | $158 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
22 | $35 | $214 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
21 | $3 | $15 |
| 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 | $7 | $61 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
19 | $6 | $36 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
18 | $8 | $61 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 15 | $18 | $67 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
15 | $15 | $148 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
15 | $3 | $22 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
15 | $5 | $36 |
| Low dose CT scan of chest for lung cancer screening A specialized CT scan of the chest using a lower radiation dose to screen for lung cancer. |
14 | $78 | $400 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
13 | $42 | $140 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
12 | $62 | $250 |
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 ↗$422
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $105/year across 4 years
Top 29% in NC for hospitalist physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
10
Companies
19
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
$112
2023
$249
2022
$44
2018
$17
Payments by company (2024)
Novo Nordisk Inc
$23
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$22
Exact Sciences Corporation
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Abbott Laboratories
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 59.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Insulet Corporation
$131
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$68
Novo Nordisk Inc
$53
Lilly USA, LLC
$42
Abbott Laboratories
$32
Amgen Inc.
$27
Exact Sciences Corporation
$21
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 59.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · Cologuard Collection Kit · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GARDASIL · GVOKE HYPOPEN · MOUNJARO · Omnipod · Rybelsus · TRULICITY · Trilogy 100 · Wegovy
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
Hospitalist physicians in nearby ZIP areas
76
County median income
$78,678
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
DUKE HEALTH LAKE NORMAN HOSPITAL
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0.0 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. Fox is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NC), 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. Fox experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fox performed 458 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Fox receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fox received a total of $422 from 10 companies across 19 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. Fox's costs compare to other hospitalist physicians in Mooresville?
Dr. Fox's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Fox) 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 →
Is this data up to date?
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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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