Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kean Beierschmitt, PA
Medical Physician Assistant · New Bern, 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. Beierschmitt
Dr. Kean Beierschmitt is a medical physician assistant in New Bern, NC, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Beierschmitt performed 4,443 Medicare services across 3,176 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Beierschmitt received a total of $1,283 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 67 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in medical physician assistant. 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. Beierschmitt 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in NC
$1,283 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,443
Medicare services
Top 3% in NC for medical physician assistant
3,176
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~296 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. |
784 | $70 | $246 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
381 | $8 | $12 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
363 | $1 | $6 |
| 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. |
303 | $8 | $24 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
224 | $10 | $32 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
190 | $37 | $125 |
| 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. |
162 | $54 | $173 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
137 | $3 | $10 |
| 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. |
136 | $0 | $5 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
134 | $8 | $28 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
130 | $16 | $35 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
118 | $103 | $150 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
112 | $8 | $25 |
| 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. |
111 | $105 | $346 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
77 | $73 | $280 |
| Annual depression screening | 68 | $15 | $26 |
| 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. |
64 | $15 | $55 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
50 | $30 | $100 |
| 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. |
47 | $177 | $440 |
| 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. |
42 | $2 | $10 |
| 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. |
40 | $9 | $40 |
| 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. |
39 | $4 | $15 |
| 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. |
39 | $5 | $16 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
36 | $16 | $44 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
35 | $3 | $10 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
32 | $39 | $185 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
30 | $35 | $100 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
29 | $27 | $95 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
29 | $17 | $54 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
28 | $4 | $18 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
25 | $7 | $22 |
| 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. |
25 | $72 | $83 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
25 | $29 | $39 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
23 | $25 | $68 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
23 | $29 | $100 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
22 | $38 | $128 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
22 | $6 | $45 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
21 | $8 | $36 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the abdomen using two different angles to visualize internal structures. |
21 | $16 | $65 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
20 | $13 | $42 |
| Iron level test | 20 | $6 | $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. |
20 | $9 | $28 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
20 | $7 | $21 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
20 | $21 | $105 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
19 | $27 | $75 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
19 | $14 | $131 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
18 | $1 | $4 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
17 | $16 | $56 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
17 | $16 | $62 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
15 | $28 | $90 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
13 | $6 | $20 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
12 | $17 | $57 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 12 | $8 | $25 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
12 | $5 | $15 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
12 | $131 | $330 |
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.
3.3% high complexity
22.0% medium
74.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,283
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $321/year across 4 years
Top 29% in NC for medical physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
67
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
$1,283 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$708
2023
$192
2022
$262
2021
$121
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$294
Lilly USA, LLC
$106
Novo Nordisk Inc
$50
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Radius Health, Inc.
$27
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$25
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$25
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$23
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$21
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$19
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$15
PFIZER INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 63.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$294
Amgen Inc.
$135
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$118
Lilly USA, LLC
$106
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$102
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$75
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Novo Nordisk Inc
$50
Abbott Laboratories
$46
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$40
PFIZER INC.
$36
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$28
Radius Health, Inc.
$27
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$25
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$23
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$21
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$20
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 42.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · EVENITY · Enbrel · FreeStyle Libre 2 · INJECTAFER · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · KRYSTEXXA · MOUNJARO · Nuedexta · OFEV · ONGENTYS 50MG CAPSULES 30 · OPSUMIT · REMICADE · RINVOQ · Rybelsus · SAPHNELO · SHINGRIX · SIGNIFOR LAR · SKYRIZI · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TREMFYA · Tymlos · ULTOMIRIS · XELJANZ · ZTLido
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
Medical physician assistants within 10 mi
29
Per 100K population
28.7
County median income
$64,635
Nearest hospital
CAROLINA EAST MEDICAL CENTER
8.9 mi
8.9 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. Beierschmitt is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Beierschmitt experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Beierschmitt performed 784 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. Beierschmitt receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Beierschmitt received a total of $1,283 from 21 companies across 67 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. Beierschmitt's costs compare to other medical physician assistants in New Bern?
Dr. Beierschmitt's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Beierschmitt) 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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