Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michelle Beckham, MD
Family Medicine · Spring Hope, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Beckham
Dr. Michelle Beckham is a family medicine specialist in Spring Hope, NC, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Beckham performed 1,625 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Beckham received a total of $3,709 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 241 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Beckham 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 17% volume in NC
$3,709 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,625
Medicare services
Top 17% in NC for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
531 | $74 | $396 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
182 | $119 | $418 |
| Annual depression screening | 182 | $17 | $59 |
| 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. |
111 | $55 | $280 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
87 | $29 | $33 |
| 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. |
85 | $70 | $101 |
| 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. |
85 | $47 | $200 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
61 | $22 | $74 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
61 | $85 | $283 |
| 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. |
41 | $10 | $57 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
29 | $26 | $177 |
| 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. |
28 | $208 | $839 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
24 | $35 | $119 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
16 | $9 | $54 |
| 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. |
16 | $39 | $168 |
| 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. |
15 | $31 | $174 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
13 | $13 | $71 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
13 | $16 | $98 |
| 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. |
12 | $2 | $22 |
| Low dose CT scan of chest for lung cancer screening A specialized CT scan of the chest using a lower radiation dose to screen for lung cancer. |
11 | $84 | $303 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
11 | $18 | $98 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
11 | $3 | $11 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,709
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $530/year across 7 years
Top 13% in NC for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
241
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,566
2023
$939
2022
$72
2021
$396
2020
$698
2019
$26
2018
$12
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$361
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$201
Amgen Inc.
$186
Novo Nordisk Inc
$175
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$163
Lilly USA, LLC
$147
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$89
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$76
Exact Sciences Corporation
$59
Lundbeck LLC
$27
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$19
Organon Llc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 47.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$517
AbbVie Inc.
$409
Lilly USA, LLC
$401
Novo Nordisk Inc
$388
ABBVIE INC.
$388
Amgen Inc.
$348
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$337
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$116
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$111
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$89
Allergan, Inc.
$78
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$76
Exact Sciences Corporation
$59
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$49
PFIZER INC.
$44
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$43
Lundbeck LLC
$27
Genentech USA, Inc.
$27
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$24
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
ITI, Inc.
$20
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$19
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$18
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$16
Organon Llc
$16
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$15
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 35.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · AIRSUPRA · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · Aimovig · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · CAPLYTA · CHANTIX · CREON · Cologuard Collection Kit · Crysvita · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · GEMTESA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · Linzess · MOUNJARO · NEXPLANON · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · QULIPTA · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SYMBICORT · Saxenda · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TROKENDI XR · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · UTIBRON NEOHALER · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Wegovy · XARELTO · Xofluza
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
112
County median income
$60,704
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UNC HEALTH NASH
15.8 mi
15.8 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Beckham is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in NC), with 21 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. Beckham experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Beckham performed 531 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Beckham receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Beckham received a total of $3,709 from 29 companies across 241 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Beckham's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Spring Hope?
Dr. Beckham's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Beckham) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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