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Dr. Joseph Adams, M.D.
Family Medicine - Adult · Rocky Mount, 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. Adams
Dr. Joseph Adams is a family medicine - adult specialist in Rocky Mount, NC, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Adams performed 15,383 Medicare services across 5,265 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Adams received a total of $3,214 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 160 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine - adult. 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. Adams 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in NC
$3,214 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗15,383
Medicare services
Top 6% in NC for family medicine - adult
5,265
Unique beneficiaries
$14
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,398 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
4,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
851 | $77 | $312 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
519 | $8 | $25 |
| 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. |
510 | $8 | $23 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 504 | $8 | $24 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
500 | $6 | $18 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
499 | $6 | $20 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
496 | $16 | $50 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
485 | $8 | $9 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
472 | $7 | $20 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
469 | $13 | $40 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
444 | $9 | $27 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
418 | $5 | $14 |
| C-peptide level test A blood test that measures the amount of C-peptide, a protein produced along with insulin, to help evaluate insulin production and diabetes management. |
315 | $20 | $62 |
| 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. |
307 | $4 | $14 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
289 | $15 | $45 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
288 | $3 | $8 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
282 | $14 | $44 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
278 | $29 | $89 |
| Gadobenate dimeglumine injection Administration of gadobenate dimeglumine, a contrast agent used to enhance imaging results. |
240 | $1 | $5 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
239 | $9 | $29 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 234 | $5 | $17 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
229 | $3 | $10 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 186 | $18 | $55 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
176 | $25 | $77 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
132 | $44 | $178 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
127 | $98 | $332 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
126 | $6 | $19 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
110 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
98 | $40 | $118 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 88 | $16 | $52 |
| 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 | $13 | $44 |
| Annual depression screening | 80 | $16 | $52 |
| 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. |
79 | $6 | $17 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
79 | $5 | $15 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
74 | $86 | $347 |
| 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. |
60 | $15 | $92 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
60 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
59 | $9 | $48 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
44 | $82 | $588 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
41 | $29 | $48 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
39 | $44 | $203 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
37 | $249 | $1,331 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
34 | $75 | $215 |
| 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. |
33 | $10 | $41 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
28 | $61 | $268 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
22 | $3 | $10 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
21 | $140 | $1,030 |
| Cardiac creatine kinase MB level test A blood test that measures the level of the MB fraction of creatine kinase, an enzyme found in heart muscle. This test helps assess potential heart muscle damage. |
20 | $10 | $35 |
| 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. |
19 | $80 | $472 |
| CT scan of chest with and without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest performed using both intravenous contrast dye and without it to provide detailed images of internal structures. |
18 | $79 | $651 |
| Myoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of myoglobin, a protein found in muscle tissue, in the body. |
18 | $12 | $39 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
18 | $36 | $118 |
| Troponin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of troponin protein in your body. Troponin is released into the blood when heart muscle is damaged. |
18 | $12 | $37 |
| 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. |
15 | $18 | $107 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
13 | $64 | $644 |
| 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. |
13 | $169 | $711 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $13 | $93 |
| MRI of arm joint, without contrast An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye. |
12 | $82 | $646 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
12 | $138 | $491 |
| MRI of lower spine with and without contrast An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal performed both before and after the administration of contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
11 | $148 | $1,033 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
34.0% medium
65.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,214
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $459/year across 7 years
Top 12% in NC for family medicine - adult
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
160
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
$3,214 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$312
2023
$314
2022
$1,111
2021
$832
2020
$283
2019
$350
2018
$12
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$145
ABBVIE INC.
$131
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
Top 3 companies account for 94.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$499
AbbVie Inc.
$369
ABBVIE INC.
$298
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$198
Lilly USA, LLC
$181
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$179
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$176
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$171
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$140
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$125
Amgen Inc.
$124
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$101
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$100
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$66
Abbott Laboratories
$65
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$62
Relypsa, Inc.
$48
Medtronic, Inc.
$37
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$37
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$30
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$30
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$28
QOL Medical, LLC
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$18
Acerta Pharma LLC
$13
PFIZER INC.
$11
Genentech USA, Inc.
$11
Eisai Inc.
$11
CeQur Corporation
$8
Top 3 companies account for 36.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · AJOVY · ANORO ELLIPTA · Aimovig · Auvelity · CeQur Simplicity · Dayvigo · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FreeStyle Libre 2 · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LINZESS · MICRA · NEXLETOL · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · QULIPTA · REYVOW · ROTATEQ · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SUCRAID · SYMBICORT · Saxenda · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · Tresiba · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Veltassa · XIFAXAN · Xofluza
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 medicine - adults within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
3.1
County median income
$60,704
Nearest hospital
UNC HEALTH NASH
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. Adams is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of NC peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Adams experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Adams performed 4,400 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Adams receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Adams received a total of $3,214 from 31 companies across 160 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. Adams's costs compare to other family medicine - adults in Rocky Mount?
Dr. Adams's average Medicare payment per service is $14. 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. Adams) 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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