Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Jasper, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Pollocksville, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Jasper
Dr. John Jasper is an internal medicine specialist in Pollocksville, NC, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jasper performed 8,639 Medicare services across 3,554 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jasper received a total of $2,171 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 115 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Jasper 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in NC
$2,171 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,639
Medicare services
Top 4% in NC for internal medicine
3,554
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~720 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) | 3,480 | $18 | $40 |
| 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. |
785 | $80 | $224 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
632 | $8 | $20 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
520 | $10 | $64 |
| 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. |
514 | $8 | $58 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
455 | $13 | $93 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
241 | $10 | $65 |
| 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. |
223 | $8 | $51 |
| 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. |
198 | $59 | $162 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
135 | $16 | $92 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
131 | $29 | $46 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
126 | $29 | $153 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
122 | $3 | $26 |
| 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. |
120 | $72 | $98 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 92 | $5 | $8 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
68 | $16 | $55 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
63 | $15 | $89 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 61 | $18 | $98 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
60 | $0 | $8 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
58 | $8 | $52 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
57 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
41 | $16 | $116 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
38 | $127 | $328 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
36 | $35 | $100 |
| Antimicrobial drug evaluation Assessment of the patient's response to antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral therapy. |
33 | $7 | $44 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
32 | $3 | $35 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
29 | $7 | $42 |
| 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. |
29 | $5 | $78 |
| Iron level test | 28 | $6 | $33 |
| 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. |
28 | $9 | $48 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
27 | $5 | $28 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
24 | $5 | $37 |
| 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. |
23 | $27 | $206 |
| 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. |
20 | $6 | $59 |
| 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. |
18 | $14 | $38 |
| 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. |
17 | $109 | $358 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
15 | $27 | $169 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
13 | $16 | $43 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 13 | $167 | $436 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
12 | $22 | $40 |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast An X-ray examination of one breast to evaluate specific breast symptoms or abnormalities. |
11 | $65 | $240 |
| Digital breast tomosynthesis (3D mammogram) A specialized imaging test that creates three-dimensional pictures of the breast tissue to help detect abnormalities. |
11 | $18 | $57 |
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 ↗$2,171
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $310/year across 7 years
Top 28% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
115
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
$2,171 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$756
2023
$665
2022
$196
2021
$78
2020
$36
2019
$106
2018
$335
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$197
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$139
Novo Nordisk Inc
$96
Lilly USA, LLC
$71
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$49
Amgen Inc.
$44
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$38
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$17
Exact Sciences Corporation
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 57.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$291
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$261
Lilly USA, LLC
$199
Novo Nordisk Inc
$195
Amgen Inc.
$154
PFIZER INC.
$136
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$120
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$108
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$94
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$84
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$79
Corium, LLC
$66
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$65
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$38
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$35
AbbVie Inc.
$33
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$29
Abbott Laboratories
$29
Allergan, Inc.
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
Exact Sciences Corporation
$16
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$15
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 34.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · AVYCAZ · Adlarity · BREZTRI · CardioMEMS HF System · Cologuard Collection Kit · DALVANCE · DIFICID · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · MOUNJARO · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · RELISTOR · Reveal LINQ · Rybelsus · SAMSCA · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · ULTOMIRIS · Veozah · XARELTO · XIFAXAN
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
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
76
Per 100K population
822.1
County median income
$55,659
Nearest hospital
ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
15.2 mi
15.2 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. Jasper is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% 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. Jasper experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jasper performed 3,480 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. Jasper receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jasper received a total of $2,171 from 26 companies across 115 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. Jasper's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Pollocksville?
Dr. Jasper's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Jasper) 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.
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