Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jeffrey Kafer, MD
Internal Medicine · Roxboro, 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. Kafer 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. Kafer
Dr. Jeffrey Kafer is an internal medicine specialist in Roxboro, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kafer performed 2,775 Medicare services across 2,056 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kafer received a total of $7,724 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 479 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. Kafer 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 13% volume in NC
$7,724 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,775
Medicare services
Top 13% in NC for internal medicine
2,056
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~139 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
597 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
461 | $8 | $44 |
| 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. |
241 | $76 | $212 |
| 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. |
204 | $105 | $328 |
| 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. |
192 | $58 | $147 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
189 | $122 | $132 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
164 | $4 | $33 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
128 | $29 | $30 |
| 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. |
125 | $59 | $61 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
97 | $4 | $25 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
82 | $38 | $106 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
53 | $3 | $40 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
53 | $4 | $32 |
| 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. |
29 | $205 | $347 |
| 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. |
29 | $34 | $90 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 29 | $5 | $10 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
27 | $23 | $72 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
24 | $273 | $279 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
24 | $29 | $30 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 20 mg A 20 mg injection of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
15 | $5 | $10 |
| 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 | $156 | $193 |
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 ↗$7,724
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,103/year across 7 years
Top 12% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
479
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
$7,724 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,023
2023
$1,359
2022
$1,433
2021
$1,574
2020
$628
2019
$870
2018
$836
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$220
Lilly USA, LLC
$199
PFIZER INC.
$158
ABBVIE INC.
$85
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$80
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$57
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$45
Amgen Inc.
$42
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$37
Exact Sciences Corporation
$28
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
Top 3 companies account for 56.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,404
Lilly USA, LLC
$756
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$727
PFIZER INC.
$575
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$532
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$424
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$396
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$332
ABBVIE INC.
$249
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$237
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$234
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$176
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$157
AbbVie Inc.
$143
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$136
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$101
Amgen Inc.
$96
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$88
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$80
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$77
Abbott Laboratories
$76
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$67
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$62
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$57
Exact Sciences Corporation
$53
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$43
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$42
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$31
Allergan Inc.
$30
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23
Insulet Corporation
$22
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$21
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$21
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$19
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$18
Tris Pharma Inc
$18
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$17
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
EISAI INC.
$15
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$14
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 37.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Aimovig · Amitiza · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · BYDUREON · BYSTOLIC · CAMZYOS · CAPLYTA · CHANTIX · COMIRNATY · Cologuard Collection Kit · DIFICID · Dayvigo · Dexilant · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GARDASIL 9 · GEMTESA · GLYXAMBI · GVOKE PFS · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LYRICA · MOUNJARO · Mitigare · NURTEC ODT · Omnipod · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · Quillivant XR · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STEGLATRO · SYMBICORT · SYNJARDY · Saxenda · Strensiq · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TROKENDI XR · TRULICITY · Tobradex ST · Tresiba · Trintellix · UBRELVY · VERQUVO · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Victoza · WATCHMAN · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xofluza · Yupelri · ZENPEP
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
41
Per 100K population
104.4
County median income
$64,927
Nearest hospital
PERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Kafer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% 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. Kafer experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kafer performed 597 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Kafer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kafer received a total of $7,724 from 44 companies across 479 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. Kafer's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Roxboro?
Dr. Kafer's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Kafer) 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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