Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mary Lawrence, MD
Endocrinology · Morehead City, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lawrence
Dr. Mary Lawrence is an endocrinology specialist in Morehead City, NC, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lawrence performed 35,570 Medicare services across 4,720 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lawrence received a total of $162,996 from 67 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 705 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lawrence 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in NC
$162,996 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗35,570
Medicare services
Top 1% in NC for endocrinology
4,720
Unique beneficiaries
$16
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,694 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romosozumab injection (Evenity) for osteoporosis | 17,431 | $8 | $12 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 11,041 | $18 | $29 |
| 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. |
1,039 | $83 | $351 |
| 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. |
706 | $36 | $165 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
536 | $45 | $184 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
492 | $9 | $26 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
351 | $3 | $13 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
338 | $16 | $70 |
| 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. |
325 | $10 | $50 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
312 | $8 | $20 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
310 | $36 | $60 |
| 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. |
293 | $8 | $25 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
292 | $10 | $55 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
241 | $13 | $70 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
184 | $25 | $98 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
174 | $36 | $80 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
162 | $3 | $20 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
156 | $36 | $80 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
138 | $125 | $254 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
135 | $6 | $15 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
134 | $5 | $45 |
| Annual depression screening | 132 | $18 | $40 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
60 | $8 | $35 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
58 | $8 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
56 | $29 | $35 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
44 | $9 | $65 |
| 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. |
41 | $72 | $190 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 35 | $124 | $600 |
| 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. |
30 | $118 | $492 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
25 | $15 | $35 |
| 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. |
23 | $281 | $295 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
23 | $29 | $35 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
21 | $19 | $28 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
20 | $216 | $375 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
19 | $4 | $35 |
| 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. |
19 | $62 | $246 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
18 | $14 | $50 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of forearm, finger, hand, or foot A DEXA scan measures bone mineral density in the forearm, finger, hand, or foot. This test helps assess bone strength and risk of fracture. |
15 | $30 | $63 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
15 | $33 | $63 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
14 | $3 | $7 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
14 | $15 | $49 |
| 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. |
14 | $40 | $120 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
13 | $35 | $85 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring, sensor under skin This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin with provider-supplied equipment. |
13 | $109 | $287 |
| Iron level test | 12 | $6 | $45 |
| 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. |
12 | $9 | $35 |
| 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. |
12 | $74 | $242 |
| 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. |
11 | $10 | $50 |
| 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. |
11 | $94 | $454 |
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 ↗$162,996
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $23,285/year across 7 years
Top 12% in NC for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
67
Companies
705
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$148,467 (91.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,572 (8.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$957 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,384
2023
$5,856
2022
$33,465
2021
$19,625
2020
$14,140
2019
$41,774
2018
$45,752
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
CeQur Corporation
$1,000
Amgen Inc.
$226
Abbott Laboratories
$138
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$127
Boston Scientific Corporation
$118
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$98
Lilly USA, LLC
$65
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$60
Novo Nordisk Inc
$49
ABBVIE INC.
$48
Insulet Corporation
$46
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$45
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$43
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
PFIZER INC.
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
Medtronic, Inc.
$29
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$25
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$19
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$16
Mannkind Corporation
$16
Almatica Pharma LLC
$15
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 57.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$134,524
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$9,278
Novo Nordisk AS
$2,741
Eli Lilly and Company
$2,718
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$1,741
CeQur Corporation
$1,717
Radius Health, Inc.
$1,480
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,395
Amgen Inc.
$1,151
Abbott Laboratories
$745
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$674
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$589
PFIZER INC.
$442
Corcept Therapeutics
$341
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$326
ABBVIE INC.
$264
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$245
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$223
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$162
Mannkind Corporation
$156
Boston Scientific Corporation
$118
Insulet Corporation
$99
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$97
Dexcom, Inc.
$96
Nevro Corp.
$94
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$87
Medtronic, Inc.
$86
Eisai Inc.
$83
AbbVie, Inc.
$79
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$64
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$63
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$63
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$60
AbbVie Inc.
$58
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$56
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$54
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$51
LIFESCAN, INC.
$50
MannKind Corporation
$46
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$43
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$37
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$36
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$35
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$30
EISAI INC.
$29
Exact Sciences Corporation
$28
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$28
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$25
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$25
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$19
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$19
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$18
Allergan Inc.
$17
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$16
Almatica Pharma LLC
$15
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$14
Shire North American Group Inc
$14
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$11
Allergan, Inc.
$11
Senseonics, Incorporated
$10
Top 3 companies account for 89.9% 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 →
The majority of payments (91%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in endocrinology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
5.8
County median income
$70,235
Nearest hospital
CARTERET GENERAL 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. Lawrence is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NC), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 12% of NC peers, with 21 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. Lawrence experienced with romosozumab injection (evenity) for osteoporosis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lawrence performed 17,431 romosozumab injection (evenity) for osteoporosis 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. Lawrence receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lawrence received a total of $162,996 from 67 companies across 705 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. Lawrence's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Morehead City?
Dr. Lawrence's average Medicare payment per service is $16. 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. Lawrence) 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.
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