Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kimberly Grigsby-Sessoms, M.D.

Internal Medicine · Rose Hill, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
102 SW RAILROAD ST, Rose Hill, NC 28458
9102899248
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1396799334 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Grigsby-Sessoms

Dr. Kimberly Grigsby-Sessoms is an internal medicine specialist in Rose Hill, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Grigsby-Sessoms performed 1,346 Medicare services across 507 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Grigsby-Sessoms received a total of $3,318 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 173 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. Grigsby-Sessoms 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 25% volume in NC $3,318 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,346
Medicare services
Top 25% in NC for internal medicine
507
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~67 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
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.
326 $85 $201
Nursing facility visit, low complexity
A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care.
253 $50 $107
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.
192 $3 $11
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity
A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes.
180 $78 $142
Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes
A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity.
114 $24 $40
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.
96 $57 $150
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
41 $119 $181
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries.
37 $56 $225
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.
34 $14 $29
Nursing facility visit, high complexity
A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes.
17 $102 $211
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.
17 $208 $356
Autonomic nervous system function test
This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure.
15 $84 $253
Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing
This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing.
13 $46 $200
Annual depression screening 11 $17 $28
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 ↗
$3,318
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $474/year across 7 years
Top 22% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
173
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
$3,288 (99.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$30 (0.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$650
2023
$244
2022
$429
2021
$747
2020
$559
2019
$564
2018
$125

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$345
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$143
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$75
Lilly USA, LLC
$36
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
Amgen Inc.
$14
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 86.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$660
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$655
Lilly USA, LLC
$395
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$242
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$240
AbbVie Inc.
$205
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$115
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$89
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$75
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$72
Eisai Inc.
$68
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$62
UCB, Inc.
$54
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$48
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$39
ITI, Inc.
$39
Allergan Inc.
$30
PFIZER INC.
$26
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
ABBVIE INC.
$18
Corium, LLC
$17
Amgen Inc.
$14
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$14
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$14
Novo Nordisk Inc
$13
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$12
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 51.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · APTIOM · AREXVY · Adlarity · BAQSIMI · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · Belbuca · Briviact · CAPLYTA · CREON · Dayvigo · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · GVOKE PFS · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LINZESS · LOKELMA · LONHALA MAGNAIR · Linzess · MOUNJARO · NUEDEXTA · Nuedexta · Otezla · Ozempic · PREMARIN · QULIPTA · REYVOW · SOLIQUA 100/33 · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · Utibron · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · XARELTO · ZENPEP · ZTLido
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.

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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
34.7
County median income
$51,880
Nearest hospital
VIDANT DUPLIN HOSPITAL
14.2 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. Grigsby-Sessoms is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Grigsby-Sessoms experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Grigsby-Sessoms performed 326 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Grigsby-Sessoms receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Grigsby-Sessoms received a total of $3,318 from 30 companies across 173 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. Grigsby-Sessoms's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Rose Hill?
Dr. Grigsby-Sessoms's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Grigsby-Sessoms) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →