Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Garret Evans, AGACNP-BC

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Salisbury, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
611 MOCKSVILLE AVE STE 202, Salisbury, NC 28144
7046420823
In practice since 2022 (4 years)
NPI: 1841946712 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Evans 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. Evans

Dr. Garret Evans is an acute care nurse practitioner in Salisbury, NC, with 4 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Evans performed 260 Medicare services across 189 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Evans received a total of $208 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 14 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in acute care nurse practitioner. 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. Evans is 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.

✓ 4 years in practice ▲ Top 24% volume in NC $208 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
260
Medicare services
Top 24% in NC for acute care nurse practitioner
189
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~65 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, 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.
 54 $71 $329
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
 51 $8 $20
Dialysis services for adults, 2-3 visits per month
This code covers dialysis services for patients aged 20 or older who have 2 to 3 physician visits per month.
 49 $189 $900
Kidney function blood test panel 31 $9 $35
Parathyroid hormone level test
A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones.
 25 $40 $125
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.
 19 $8 $35
Creatinine test (kidney function)
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury.
 17 $5 $40
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min
A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion.
 14 $42 $206
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 ↗
$208
Total received (2023-2024)
Avg $104/year across 2 years
Bottom 49% in NC for acute care nurse practitioner
4
Companies
14
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
$183 (88.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$25 (11.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$182
2023
$25

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$133
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$25
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC
$25
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2023-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$133
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$25
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$25
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC
$25
Top 3 companies account for 88.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Fabhalta · Vafseo · Velphoro
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 (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Acute care nurse practitioners within 10 mi
42
Per 100K population
28.3
County median income
$63,196
Nearest hospital
NOVANT HEALTH ROWAN MEDICAL CENTER
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 High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Evans is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% 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. Evans experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Evans performed 54 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Evans receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Evans received a total of $208 from 4 companies across 14 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. Evans's costs compare to other acute care nurse practitioners in Salisbury?
Dr. Evans's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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 High for Dr. Evans) 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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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 →