Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Karen Patterson, DNP, AGPCNP
Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care · Southern Pines, 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Patterson 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. Patterson
Dr. Karen Patterson is a nurse practitioner - primary care in Southern Pines, NC, with 5 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patterson performed 5,401 Medicare services across 3,672 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patterson received a total of $3,073 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 131 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - primary care. 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. Patterson 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.
✓ 5 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in NC
$3,073 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,401
Medicare services
Top 1% in NC for nurse practitioner - primary care
3,672
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,080 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. |
584 | $68 | $196 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
485 | $8 | $20 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
441 | $10 | $77 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
440 | $5 | $42 |
| 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. |
439 | $5 | $28 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
429 | $6 | $40 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
256 | $13 | $95 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
240 | $16 | $90 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
230 | $29 | $150 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
214 | $15 | $96 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
212 | $9 | $65 |
| Iron level test | 185 | $6 | $46 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
185 | $9 | $42 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
180 | $13 | $80 |
| 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. |
155 | $6 | $72 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
155 | $5 | $39 |
| 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. |
131 | $49 | $135 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
68 | $29 | $37 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
64 | $76 | $125 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
56 | $3 | $24 |
| 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. |
38 | $40 | $188 |
| 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 | $8 | $40 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
28 | $19 | $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. |
23 | $177 | $575 |
| 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. |
20 | $2 | $20 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | 19 | $9 | $62 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
19 | $9 | $79 |
| 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. |
19 | $4 | $33 |
| 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. |
16 | $50 | $296 |
| 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. |
13 | $8 | $40 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
13 | $104 | $210 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
11 | $7 | $35 |
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 ↗$3,073
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $768/year across 4 years
Top 7% in NC for nurse practitioner - primary care
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
131
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
$3,073 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,609
2023
$542
2022
$544
2021
$378
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$312
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$235
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$143
Boston Scientific Corporation
$125
Novo Nordisk Inc
$101
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$100
ABBVIE INC.
$91
Exact Sciences Corporation
$78
Amgen Inc.
$61
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$53
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$49
Biogen, Inc.
$43
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$37
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$32
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$30
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$20
PFIZER INC.
$20
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 42.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$430
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$370
Lilly USA, LLC
$312
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$300
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$267
Amgen Inc.
$172
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$172
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$142
Boston Scientific Corporation
$125
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$112
ABBVIE INC.
$110
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$98
Exact Sciences Corporation
$78
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$66
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$53
PFIZER INC.
$52
Biogen, Inc.
$43
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$32
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$21
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$20
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$19
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 36.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · AIRSUPRA · CREON · Cologuard Collection Kit · ELIQUIS · EVENITY · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · INJECTAFER · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · MOUNJARO · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NUEDEXTA · ONZETRA XSAIL · Otezla · Ozempic · QULIPTA · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SPINRAZA · TZIELD · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · Veozah · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · ZEPBOUND
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for nurse practitioner - primary care in NC.
Geographic Context
Nurse practitioner - primary cares within 10 mi
20
Per 100K population
19.4
County median income
$82,837
Nearest hospital
FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
4.7 mi
4.7 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. Patterson is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of NC peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Patterson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patterson performed 584 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. Patterson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patterson received a total of $3,073 from 25 companies across 131 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. Patterson's costs compare to other nurse practitioner - primary cares in Southern Pines?
Dr. Patterson's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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. Patterson) 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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