Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ravenne Patel, MD
Endocrinology · New Bern, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Patel 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. Patel
Dr. Ravenne Patel is an endocrinology specialist in New Bern, NC, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 5,229 Medicare services across 3,515 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $5,142 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 285 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. Patel 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 17% volume in NC
$5,142 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,229
Medicare services
Top 17% in NC for endocrinology
3,515
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~475 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,020 | $18 | $35 |
| 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. |
855 | $35 | $175 |
| 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. |
558 | $82 | $244 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
539 | $8 | $12 |
| Trabecular bone score calculation This procedure calculates the trabecular bone score using imaging data to assess bone microarchitecture. It includes interpretation and a report on fracture risk. |
370 | $28 | $76 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
299 | $9 | $30 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
255 | $10 | $32 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
255 | $16 | $62 |
| 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. |
155 | $116 | $316 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
151 | $9 | $28 |
| 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. |
147 | $14 | $45 |
| 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. |
144 | $24 | $70 |
| 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. |
107 | $6 | $18 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
107 | $5 | $16 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
94 | $13 | $40 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of hip, pelvis, and spine This test measures bone density in the hip, pelvis, and spine to assess bone strength. It also includes an assessment for spine fractures. |
62 | $48 | $200 |
| 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. |
47 | $10 | $40 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
35 | $25 | $78 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
16 | $102 | $250 |
| 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. |
13 | $63 | $173 |
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 ↗$5,142
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $735/year across 7 years
Top 34% in NC for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
285
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
$5,142 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,306
2023
$828
2022
$1,889
2021
$776
2020
$73
2019
$169
2018
$101
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Corcept Therapeutics
$185
Amgen Inc.
$167
Lilly USA, LLC
$161
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$144
Insulet Corporation
$129
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$102
Abbott Laboratories
$81
Novo Nordisk Inc
$60
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Lundbeck LLC
$54
Radius Health, Inc.
$36
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$21
Grifols USA, LLC
$17
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$15
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$14
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Organon Llc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 39.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$586
Corcept Therapeutics
$575
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$470
Lilly USA, LLC
$388
Abbott Laboratories
$315
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$269
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$254
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$217
Novo Nordisk Inc
$187
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$184
Insulet Corporation
$177
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$169
Grifols USA, LLC
$130
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$116
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$102
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$95
Dexcom, Inc.
$93
Radius Health, Inc.
$79
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Lundbeck LLC
$54
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$51
UCB, Inc.
$44
DEXCOM, INC.
$33
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$32
Medtronic, Inc.
$30
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$28
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$24
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
Eisai Inc.
$19
Organon LLC
$19
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$19
MannKind Corporation
$19
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
CSL Behring
$18
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$15
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$15
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$15
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$14
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$13
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$13
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$13
Organon Llc
$12
PFIZER INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 31.7% 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
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
4.0
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. Patel is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Patel experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 1,020 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $5,142 from 50 companies across 285 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. Patel's costs compare to other endocrinologists in New Bern?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Patel) 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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About this page
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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