Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ashley Tipper
Medical Physician Assistant · Statesville, 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. Tipper 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. Tipper
Dr. Ashley Tipper is a medical physician assistant in Statesville, NC, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tipper performed 468 Medicare services across 418 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tipper received a total of $18,421 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1104 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in medical physician assistant. 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. Tipper 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.
✓ 8 years in practice
▲ Top 32% volume in NC
$18,421 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗468
Medicare services
Top 32% in NC for medical physician assistant
418
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~58 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. |
82 | $82 | $292 |
| 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. |
54 | $7 | $87 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
48 | $8 | $11 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
42 | $4 | $26 |
| 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. |
37 | $58 | $173 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
34 | $42 | $139 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
18 | $23 | $206 |
| X-ray of ankle, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
18 | $20 | $191 |
| 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. |
18 | $9 | $57 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
17 | $25 | $214 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
17 | $29 | $126 |
| 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. |
16 | $21 | $114 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
15 | $21 | $224 |
| 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. |
14 | $24 | $136 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 14 | $6 | $39 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
13 | $22 | $177 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
11 | $24 | $157 |
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 ↗$18,421
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $4,605/year across 4 years
Top 1% in NC for medical physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
1,104
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
$18,333 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$89 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,241
2023
$5,293
2022
$4,295
2021
$3,592
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$834
ABBVIE INC.
$656
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$490
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$336
PFIZER INC.
$331
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$295
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$282
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$219
Radius Health, Inc.
$218
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$210
UCB, Inc.
$205
Lilly USA, LLC
$172
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$114
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$101
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$100
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$89
GENZYME CORPORATION
$87
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$80
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$74
Sandoz Inc.
$71
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$64
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$50
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Organon Llc
$32
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
Insmed, Inc.
$21
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$17
Genentech USA, Inc.
$15
Optos, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 37.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$3,122
ABBVIE INC.
$1,826
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,526
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,256
UCB, Inc.
$971
PFIZER INC.
$848
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$730
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$720
Lilly USA, LLC
$651
AbbVie Inc.
$615
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$611
Radius Health, Inc.
$546
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$512
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$498
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$412
GENZYME CORPORATION
$372
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$330
Genentech USA, Inc.
$286
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$276
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$265
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$236
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$186
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$134
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$120
Sandoz Inc.
$118
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$89
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$80
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$74
Medtronic, Inc.
$70
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$68
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$66
Organon LLC
$64
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$56
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$54
Abbott Laboratories
$53
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$53
Sobi, Inc
$41
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$39
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$35
Organon Llc
$32
Exact Sciences Corporation
$32
Bioventus LLC
$30
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$23
Insmed, Inc.
$21
Novo Nordisk Inc
$16
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$16
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$15
Optos, Inc.
$13
Lundbeck LLC
$13
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$13
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
FORTE BIO-PHARMA LLC
$10
Top 3 companies account for 35.1% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for medical physician assistant in NC.
Geographic Context
Medical physician assistants within 10 mi
27
Per 100K population
14.1
County median income
$78,678
Nearest hospital
IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
9.3 mi
9.3 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. Tipper is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 1% of NC peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Tipper experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tipper performed 82 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. Tipper receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tipper received a total of $18,421 from 56 companies across 1,104 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. Tipper's costs compare to other medical physician assistants in Statesville?
Dr. Tipper's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Tipper) 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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