Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alan Story, M.D.
Family Medicine · Newton, 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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Story 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. Story
Dr. Alan Story is a family medicine specialist in Newton, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Story performed 3,006 Medicare services across 2,279 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Story received a total of $6,954 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 477 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. Story 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 in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in NC
$6,954 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,006
Medicare services
Top 7% in NC for family medicine
2,279
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~150 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. |
391 | $77 | $213 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
325 | $6 | $6 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
298 | $8 | $20 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
256 | $13 | $30 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 241 | $8 | $20 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
222 | $124 | $150 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
174 | $9 | $30 |
| 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. |
159 | $56 | $150 |
| 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. |
134 | $8 | $13 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
118 | $27 | $28 |
| 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. |
117 | $68 | $70 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
107 | $16 | $30 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
82 | $9 | $20 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
61 | $19 | $25 |
| 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. |
60 | $6 | $15 |
| 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. |
50 | $9 | $28 |
| 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. |
39 | $147 | $210 |
| 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. |
33 | $4 | $9 |
| 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. |
32 | $2 | $5 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
25 | $14 | $30 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
22 | $16 | $30 |
| 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. |
16 | $21 | $65 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
11 | $30 | $65 |
| 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. |
11 | $274 | $280 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
11 | $27 | $28 |
| COVID-19 viral test, non-CDC A laboratory test to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) using any technique and targeting multiple types or subtypes. This specific code is for tests performed by laboratories that are not the CDC. |
11 | $50 | $125 |
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 ↗$6,954
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $993/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NC for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
477
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
$6,938 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$17 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$798
2023
$1,108
2022
$1,164
2021
$950
2020
$480
2019
$1,238
2018
$1,216
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$193
PFIZER INC.
$132
Lilly USA, LLC
$91
Dexcom, Inc.
$81
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$60
Novo Nordisk Inc
$43
Amgen Inc.
$35
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
ABBVIE INC.
$33
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 52.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,182
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$804
PFIZER INC.
$519
Amgen Inc.
$514
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$450
Lilly USA, LLC
$411
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$247
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$240
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$220
Abbott Laboratories
$188
Dexcom, Inc.
$180
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$142
Bausch Health US, LLC
$129
ABBVIE INC.
$124
Medtronic, Inc.
$121
AbbVie Inc.
$107
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$92
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$90
Shire North American Group Inc
$85
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$77
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$68
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$63
kaleo, Inc.
$60
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$56
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$51
Eisai Inc.
$48
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$41
DEXCOM, INC.
$36
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$34
Organon LLC
$33
Valeritas, Inc.
$29
Genentech USA, Inc.
$29
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Boston Scientific Corporation
$28
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$28
Baxter Healthcare
$25
Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P.
$25
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$23
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$23
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$18
Kaleo, Inc.
$17
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$17
AbbVie, Inc.
$17
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Corium, LLC
$14
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Inari Medical, Inc.
$13
DERMIRA, INC.
$13
Radius Health, Inc.
$13
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADHANSIA XR · AIMOVIG · AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · AREXVY · AUVI-Q · AZSTARYS · Aimovig · Alere Afinion · Amitiza · Aptensio XR · BASAGLAR · BEXSERO · BEYFORTUS · BREZTRI · BRILINTA · Belviq · CHANTIX · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · DUZALLO · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Edarbyclor · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre · FreeStyle Libre 2 · GARDASIL · GARDASIL 9 · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · Humira · INVOKANA · InPen · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LYRICA · Leqembi · MOUNJARO · MYDAYIS · NEXPLANON · NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · PROCLAIM · Prolia · QBREXZA · QUADRACEL · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · ROTATEQ · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · S · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · TRUMENBA · TZIELD · Tresiba · Tymlos · UBRELVY · UNITHROID · V-GO · VAXELIS · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · WATCHMAN Access System · WELLBUTRIN · WELLBUTRIN XL · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xofluza · Xultophy 100/3.6
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for family medicine in NC.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
243
Per 100K population
150.0
County median income
$64,544
Nearest hospital
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
8.6 mi
8.6 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. Story is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of NC peers, 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. Story experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Story performed 391 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. Story receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Story received a total of $6,954 from 53 companies across 477 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. Story's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Newton?
Dr. Story's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Story) 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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