Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Muryel Vary, PA-C
Family Medicine · 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Vary
Dr. Muryel Vary is a family medicine specialist in New Bern, NC, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vary performed 2,806 Medicare services across 1,943 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vary received a total of $3,960 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 245 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family 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. Vary 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in NC
$3,960 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,806
Medicare services
Top 8% in NC for family medicine
1,943
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~255 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. |
333 | $73 | $247 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
330 | $8 | $12 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
257 | $10 | $32 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
189 | $13 | $40 |
| 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. |
143 | $8 | $24 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
122 | $16 | $62 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
93 | $9 | $30 |
| Annual depression screening | 85 | $15 | $26 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
71 | $9 | $28 |
| 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. |
71 | $75 | $315 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
71 | $1 | $6 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
70 | $14 | $45 |
| 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. |
67 | $45 | $173 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
60 | $14 | $43 |
| 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. |
52 | $2 | $10 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
48 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
45 | $8 | $40 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
41 | $13 | $42 |
| Iron level test | 41 | $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. |
41 | $9 | $28 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
41 | $29 | $40 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
40 | $5 | $16 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
39 | $28 | $100 |
| 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. |
39 | $72 | $84 |
| 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. |
36 | $106 | $347 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
32 | $104 | $150 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
32 | $8 | $28 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
29 | $7 | $32 |
| 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. |
27 | $6 | $20 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
27 | $133 | $225 |
| 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. |
26 | $9 | $60 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
25 | $35 | $125 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
24 | $7 | $21 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
17 | $39 | $65 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
16 | $10 | $38 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
16 | $19 | $65 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 14 | $106 | $410 |
| 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. |
13 | $6 | $18 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
13 | $3 | $10 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
13 | $128 | $230 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
12 | $8 | $25 |
| 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. |
12 | $5 | $16 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
11 | $15 | $46 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
11 | $29 | $40 |
| 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. |
11 | $23 | $100 |
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 ↗$3,960
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $990/year across 4 years
Top 12% in NC for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
245
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
$3,960 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,662
2023
$1,802
2022
$205
2021
$291
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$368
Abbott Laboratories
$237
Lilly USA, LLC
$187
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$157
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$134
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
ABBVIE INC.
$51
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$49
Amgen Inc.
$49
Exact Sciences Corporation
$45
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$43
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$31
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$31
Radius Health, Inc.
$29
Lundbeck LLC
$24
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$20
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$17
Dexcom, Inc.
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$16
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$16
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 47.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$786
Lilly USA, LLC
$440
ABBVIE INC.
$310
Abbott Laboratories
$259
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$224
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$197
Amgen Inc.
$169
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$165
PFIZER INC.
$154
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$154
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$134
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$125
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$95
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$90
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$89
Exact Sciences Corporation
$60
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$51
Medtronic, Inc.
$48
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$45
Radius Health, Inc.
$43
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$35
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$31
Lundbeck LLC
$24
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$20
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$19
Dexcom, Inc.
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$16
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$16
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 38.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · Aimovig · Auvelity · BELSOMRA · BEYFORTUS · BREZTRI · CONTRAVE · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · GARDASIL · HORIZANT · Horizant · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LINZESS · Linzess · MOUNJARO · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STEGLATRO · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Wegovy · XIFAXAN · Xofluza · YUPELRI · ZEPBOUND
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
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
58
Per 100K population
57.4
County median income
$64,635
Nearest hospital
CAROLINA EAST MEDICAL CENTER
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. Vary is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of NC peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Vary experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vary performed 333 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. Vary receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vary received a total of $3,960 from 33 companies across 245 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. Vary's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in New Bern?
Dr. Vary's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Vary) 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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