Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Deucher, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Southern Pines, 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. Deucher 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. Deucher
Dr. Robert Deucher is an internal medicine specialist in Southern Pines, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Deucher performed 7,524 Medicare services across 2,321 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Deucher received a total of $3,699 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 250 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. Deucher 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 5% volume in NC
$3,699 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,524
Medicare services
Top 5% in NC for internal medicine
2,321
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~376 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,200 | $18 | $41 |
| 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. |
1,053 | $44 | $102 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
847 | $29 | $69 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
826 | $35 | $85 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
724 | $35 | $90 |
| 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. |
535 | $83 | $212 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
325 | $58 | $203 |
| 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. |
281 | $61 | $148 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
269 | $89 | $293 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 239 | $17 | $32 |
| Annual depression screening | 219 | $17 | $32 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
217 | $120 | $219 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
163 | $7 | $8 |
| 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. |
83 | $10 | $25 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
77 | $34 | $82 |
| 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. |
75 | $34 | $92 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
75 | $87 | $270 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
52 | $29 | $54 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
51 | $1 | $4 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
45 | $76 | $109 |
| 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. |
45 | $204 | $457 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
44 | $61 | $214 |
| 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. |
22 | $156 | $291 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
21 | $37 | $137 |
| 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 | $116 | $288 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
17 | $28 | $85 |
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 ↗$3,699
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $528/year across 7 years
Top 21% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
250
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
$3,604 (97.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$95 (2.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$271
2023
$634
2022
$593
2021
$403
2020
$340
2019
$671
2018
$786
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$54
PFIZER INC.
$40
Radius Health, Inc.
$40
Novo Nordisk Inc
$29
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$27
Lilly USA, LLC
$25
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$23
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 49.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$614
PFIZER INC.
$377
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$277
Lilly USA, LLC
$246
Amgen Inc.
$244
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$210
Radius Health, Inc.
$160
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$114
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$111
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$109
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$108
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$92
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$83
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$77
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$73
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$70
Abbott Laboratories
$53
Insulet Corporation
$53
Corium, LLC
$47
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$44
AbbVie, Inc.
$44
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$31
ABBVIE INC.
$30
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$29
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$25
Allergan Inc.
$24
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$21
AbbVie Inc.
$20
Senseonics, Incorporated
$20
Phadia US Inc.
$18
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$12
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$12
Aytu BioPharma, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
183
Per 100K population
177.9
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. Deucher is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% 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. Deucher experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Deucher performed 1,200 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Deucher receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Deucher received a total of $3,699 from 41 companies across 250 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. Deucher's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Southern Pines?
Dr. Deucher's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Deucher) 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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