Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Waldemar Riefkohl, M.D.
Otolaryngology · Pinehurst, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Riefkohl
Dr. Waldemar Riefkohl is an otolaryngology specialist in Pinehurst, NC, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Riefkohl performed 2,135 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Riefkohl received a total of $6,015 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 101 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Riefkohl 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.
✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 15% volume in NC
$6,015 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,135
Medicare services
Top 15% in NC for otolaryngology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
379 | $88 | $348 |
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
250 | $10 | $33 |
| 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. |
236 | $64 | $236 |
| 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. |
164 | $116 | $459 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
161 | $132 | $761 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
134 | $90 | $431 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
105 | $29 | $178 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
99 | $8 | $39 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
82 | $8 | $23 |
| Allergen injection administration Professional service for the administration of a single allergen injection. |
79 | $7 | $28 |
| Endoscopic nasal polyp biopsy or removal A procedure to remove or sample nasal polyps or tissue using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to view the nasal passages during the procedure. |
72 | $243 | $1,897 |
| 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. |
64 | $77 | $335 |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the nasal air passage located beneath the lining. |
36 | $133 | $2,328 |
| Nasal growth removal or destruction This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a growth located in the nose using an approach through the nostrils. |
32 | $384 | $3,265 |
| 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. |
32 | $7 | $37 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
29 | $8 | $52 |
| CT scan of face, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
27 | $101 | $724 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
26 | $5 | $31 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
21 | $4 | $37 |
| Reshaping of nasal cartilage | 17 | $256 | $2,498 |
| MRI of brain with and without contrast An MRI scan of the brain using contrast dye both before and after administration to provide detailed images of brain structures. |
17 | $169 | $1,553 |
| Removal of foreign body in ear canal | 16 | $63 | $452 |
| Computer-assisted neurosurgery outside brain covering A surgical procedure using computer guidance to operate on areas outside the membrane covering the brain. |
15 | $125 | $734 |
| Nasal passage repair A surgical procedure to repair the nasal passage. This code covers the repair itself without specifying the underlying condition or technique. |
14 | $663 | $3,893 |
| Endoscopic removal of nasal sinus tissue A procedure to remove tissue from the nasal sinuses using an endoscope, which is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the nose. |
14 | $189 | $2,318 |
| Insertion of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator electrode and generator and breathing sensor electrode | 14 | $531 | $3,235 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.7% high complexity
21.3% medium
78.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,015
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $859/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NC for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
101
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$219
2023
$720
2022
$468
2021
$412
2020
$1,255
2019
$1,201
2018
$1,740
Payments by company (2024)
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$198
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$2,271
Acclarent, Inc
$1,967
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$597
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$165
Medtronic, Inc.
$159
GENZYME CORPORATION
$145
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$143
MED-EL Corporation
$89
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$77
Aerin Medical Inc.
$71
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$70
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$61
Stryker Corporation
$60
kaleo, Inc.
$27
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$25
Biom'Up SA
$19
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$18
ALK-Abello, Inc
$15
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$13
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$8
Top 3 companies account for 80.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device · ACCLARENT ENT ULTIRRA/NAVWIRE 3-GUIDE Bundle · ACCLARENT NAVWIRE SINUS NAVIGATION GUIDEWIRE · ACCLARENT NAVWIRE Sinus Navigation Guidewire · AQUAMANTYS · AUVI-Q · Acclarent ENT Navigation System · CIPRODEX · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · HEMOBLAST Bellows · INSPIRE · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · MED-EL Maestro Cochlear Implant System · NUCALA · Otiprio · Otovel · PROLATE · PROPEL · RELIEVA SpinPlus NAV Balloon Sinusplasty System · Relieva Spinplus · SINUVA · SUNOSI · TULA System · TruDi NAV Cable · TruDi Navigation System · VIVAER STYLUS · VivAer · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Otolaryngologists in nearby ZIP areas
13
County median income
$82,837
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Riefkohl is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in NC), with 18 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. Riefkohl experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Riefkohl performed 379 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Riefkohl receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Riefkohl received a total of $6,015 from 21 companies across 101 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Riefkohl's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Pinehurst?
Dr. Riefkohl's average Medicare payment per service is $85. 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. Riefkohl) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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