Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Eric Frizzell, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Pinehurst, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Frizzell
Dr. Eric Frizzell is a gastroenterology specialist in Pinehurst, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Frizzell performed 22,480 Medicare services across 1,275 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Frizzell received a total of $19,313 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 278 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Frizzell 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 1% volume in NC
$19,313 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗22,480
Medicare services
Top 1% in NC for gastroenterology
1,275
Unique beneficiaries
$11
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,124 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
12,000 | $1 | $2 |
| Vedolizumab infusion (Entyvio) This procedure involves the administration of vedolizumab via injection. The dosage is measured in milligrams. |
6,000 | $17 | $31 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,120 | $0 | $1 |
| Infliximab infusion (Remicade) An injection of infliximab, excluding biosimilar versions, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
960 | $26 | $135 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
188 | $194 | $1,679 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
135 | $71 | $977 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
112 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
106 | $65 | $135 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
73 | $78 | $850 |
| 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. |
67 | $89 | $196 |
| Dilation of esophagus | 59 | $28 | $425 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
43 | $10 | $77 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
39 | $6 | $40 |
| 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. |
38 | $47 | $175 |
| Iron level test | 34 | $6 | $46 |
| 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. |
34 | $113 | $296 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
34 | $41 | $80 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
34 | $176 | $1,190 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
29 | $76 | $1,300 |
| 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. |
29 | $9 | $42 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
28 | $86 | $1,100 |
| Radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging A radiologist reviews images taken during the placement of a tube into the bile duct using an endoscope. |
27 | $18 | $100 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
23 | $73 | $195 |
| Ultrasound-guided esophageal needle biopsy A procedure using a flexible endoscope with ultrasound to guide a needle for sampling tissue from the esophagus. |
21 | $151 | $1,276 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
21 | $153 | $2,050 |
| 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. |
20 | $8 | $40 |
| 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. |
19 | $11 | $40 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
19 | $21 | $90 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
18 | $112 | $1,190 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
18 | $13 | $80 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
18 | $99 | $340 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
17 | $4 | $33 |
| Endoscopic control of upper GI bleeding A flexible endoscope is used to locate and stop bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
16 | $153 | $1,350 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
15 | $81 | $2,400 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
14 | $335 | $2,500 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
14 | $176 | $1,190 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope inserted through the mouth. |
13 | $115 | $1,091 |
| 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. |
13 | $5 | $85 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
12 | $46 | $170 |
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.
84.7% high complexity
11.4% medium
4.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,313
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,759/year across 7 years
Top 12% in NC for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
278
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
$8,774 (45.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,281 (27.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,258 (27.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,552
2023
$1,137
2022
$6,071
2021
$5,766
2020
$479
2019
$676
2018
$631
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,467
ABBVIE INC.
$490
GENZYME CORPORATION
$340
STERIS CORPORATION
$261
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$184
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$129
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$125
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$66
PFIZER INC.
$61
Celgene Corporation
$56
QOL Medical, LLC
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$46
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$38
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$36
Lilly USA, LLC
$36
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$29
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$28
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$26
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$24
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$19
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 72.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$8,068
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$5,325
ABBVIE INC.
$1,002
STERIS CORPORATION
$579
GENZYME CORPORATION
$359
PFIZER INC.
$299
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$259
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$250
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$249
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$244
AbbVie, Inc.
$206
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$200
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$184
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$183
Celgene Corporation
$155
Ambu Inc.
$143
Olympus America Inc.
$127
AbbVie Inc.
$125
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$125
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$112
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$97
Medrobotics Inc.
$94
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$91
Allergan Inc.
$88
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$72
Echosens North America, Inc.
$67
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$67
Amgen Inc.
$57
QOL Medical, LLC
$46
Ardelyx, Inc.
$39
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$37
Lilly USA, LLC
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$34
UCB, Inc.
$31
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$29
Organon LLC
$26
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$26
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$25
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$24
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$22
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$18
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$17
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$17
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 74.5% 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 (45%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
10.7
County median income
$82,837
Nearest hospital
FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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. Frizzell is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NC), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 12% 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. Frizzell experienced with iron infusion (injectafer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Frizzell performed 12,000 iron infusion (injectafer) 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. Frizzell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Frizzell received a total of $19,313 from 47 companies across 278 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. Frizzell's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Pinehurst?
Dr. Frizzell's average Medicare payment per service is $11. 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. Frizzell) 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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