Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Raye Absher, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner - Family · North Wilkesboro, 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. Absher 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. Absher
Dr. Raye Absher is a nurse practitioner - family in North Wilkesboro, NC, with 5 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Absher performed 2,209 Medicare services across 1,068 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Absher received a total of $2,365 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 132 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - family. 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. Absher 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.
✓ 5 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in NC
$2,365 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,209
Medicare services
Top 3% in NC for nurse practitioner - family
1,068
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~442 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. |
281 | $72 | $226 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
277 | $61 | $120 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
193 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
150 | $53 | $148 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
88 | $6 | $15 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
87 | $10 | $18 |
| 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. |
85 | $8 | $14 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
83 | $12 | $29 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
80 | $8 | $11 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
80 | $39 | $85 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
76 | $28 | $61 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
75 | $112 | $229 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
67 | $0 | $1 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
59 | $153 | $302 |
| 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. |
55 | $9 | $37 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
45 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
45 | $13 | $25 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
41 | $16 | $30 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
37 | $12 | $28 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
33 | $14 | $28 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 33 | $15 | $33 |
| Airflow rate measurement test A test that measures the rate of airflow. This procedure assesses how quickly air moves. |
29 | $20 | $73 |
| 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. |
25 | $54 | $169 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
22 | $8 | $18 |
| Annual depression screening | 21 | $14 | $32 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
20 | $26 | $85 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
19 | $106 | $210 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
19 | $21 | $51 |
| 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. |
17 | $4 | $8 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 17 | $6 | $12 |
| 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. |
16 | $97 | $269 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
12 | $3 | $6 |
| 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. |
11 | $21 | $77 |
| 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 | $7 | $25 |
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 ↗$2,365
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $591/year across 4 years
Top 13% in NC for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
132
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
$2,365 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$292
2023
$684
2022
$691
2021
$698
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Braeburn Inc.
$74
ABBVIE INC.
$56
Novo Nordisk Inc
$31
Indivior Inc.
$30
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$21
Amgen Inc.
$18
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Top 3 companies account for 55.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$299
ABBVIE INC.
$267
AbbVie Inc.
$226
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$152
Novo Nordisk Inc
$147
USWM, LLC
$142
Indivior Inc.
$135
FORTE BIO-PHARMA LLC
$98
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$97
Braeburn Inc.
$74
ITI, Inc.
$64
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$58
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$52
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$49
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$49
Amgen Inc.
$48
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$46
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$42
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$37
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$32
Lilly USA, LLC
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
Exact Sciences Corporation
$15
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
PFIZER INC.
$14
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 33.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANORO ELLIPTA · Auvelity · BELBUCA · BREZTRI · BRIXADI · CAPLYTA · Cologuard Collection Kit · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · LINZESS · LIVALO · Lucemyra · MAVYRET · NALOCET · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · Otezla · Ozempic · PROLATE · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · Rybelsus · SEGLENTIS · SUBLOCADE · SYMJEPI · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Trudhesa · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Wegovy · XTAMPZA · ZIMHI · 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
Family nurse practitioners within 10 mi
102
Per 100K population
154.6
County median income
$50,438
Nearest hospital
WILKES REGIONAL 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. Absher is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of NC peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Absher experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Absher performed 281 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. Absher receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Absher received a total of $2,365 from 31 companies across 132 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. Absher's costs compare to other family nurse practitioners in North Wilkesboro?
Dr. Absher's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Absher) 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.
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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