Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Golding, M.D.
Family Medicine · Reidsville, 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. Golding 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. Golding
Dr. John Golding is a family medicine specialist in Reidsville, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Golding performed 2,512 Medicare services across 1,171 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Golding received a total of $7,027 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 300 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. Golding 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 10% volume in NC
$7,027 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,512
Medicare services
Top 10% in NC for family medicine
1,171
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~126 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,036 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
202 | $57 | $217 |
| 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. |
195 | $69 | $289 |
| 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. |
181 | $9 | $41 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
144 | $121 | $169 |
| Annual depression screening | 142 | $17 | $29 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
128 | $9 | $22 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
109 | $0 | $17 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
67 | $29 | $38 |
| 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. |
53 | $71 | $104 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
41 | $16 | $76 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
40 | $47 | $125 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
35 | $36 | $113 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
32 | $1 | $8 |
| 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. |
29 | $2 | $8 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
19 | $41 | $99 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
18 | $208 | $471 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
16 | $38 | $111 |
| 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. |
14 | $22 | $42 |
| 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. |
11 | $123 | $301 |
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 ↗$7,027
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,004/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.
48
Companies
300
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
$6,967 (99.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$60 (0.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$872
2023
$998
2022
$1,385
2021
$1,119
2020
$945
2019
$667
2018
$1,040
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$228
Lilly USA, LLC
$216
Novo Nordisk Inc
$106
Amgen Inc.
$61
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Corcept Therapeutics
$26
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$25
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
PFIZER INC.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 63.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,814
Lilly USA, LLC
$715
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$473
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$420
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$310
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$294
PFIZER INC.
$291
Amgen Inc.
$238
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$231
Novo Nordisk Inc
$203
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$189
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$157
ABBVIE INC.
$150
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$125
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$124
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$122
Tris Pharma Inc
$118
Abbott Laboratories
$105
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$64
AbbVie Inc.
$63
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$63
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$58
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$51
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$43
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$42
Dexcom, Inc.
$40
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$38
Medtronic, Inc.
$34
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Exact Sciences Corporation
$31
Eisai Inc.
$30
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$29
VBI Vaccines (Delaware) Inc.
$28
Corcept Therapeutics
$26
Organogenesis Inc.
$24
Seqirus USA Inc
$23
Corium, LLC
$22
FORTE BIO-PHARMA LLC
$21
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$19
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$17
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$17
United Therapeutics Corporation
$16
VBI Vaccine (Delaware) Inc.
$15
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$14
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$13
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$13
AbbVie, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 42.7% 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 (99%) 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
314
Per 100K population
342.9
County median income
$55,796
Nearest hospital
UNC ROCKINGHAM
11.9 mi
11.9 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. Golding is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% 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. Golding experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Golding performed 1,036 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Golding receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Golding received a total of $7,027 from 48 companies across 300 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. Golding's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Reidsville?
Dr. Golding's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Golding) 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.
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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