Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Harsh Govil, MD, MPH
Independent Medical Examiner Physician · Statesville, 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. Govil 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. Govil
Dr. Harsh Govil is an independent medical examiner physician in Statesville, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Govil performed 6,190 Medicare services across 1,252 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Govil received a total of $8,363 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 225 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in independent medical examiner physician. 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. Govil 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 33% volume in NC
$8,363 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,190
Medicare services
Top 33% in NC for independent medical examiner physician
1,252
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~326 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
4,371 | $0 | $2 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
589 | $5 | $11 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
252 | $212 | $1,002 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
141 | $85 | $409 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 101 | $6 | $22 |
| Online digital E/M service, established patient, 11-20 min An online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient. The service involves a total time of 11 to 20 minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
78 | $22 | $50 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
72 | $185 | $671 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
72 | $101 | $347 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
67 | $184 | $741 |
| 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. |
64 | $119 | $245 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
59 | $188 | $728 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
44 | $437 | $1,507 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
44 | $249 | $627 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
36 | $3 | $10 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
34 | $138 | $1,245 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
27 | $131 | $392 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
27 | $69 | $196 |
| 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. |
24 | $64 | $116 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
23 | $47 | $207 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
22 | $84 | $147 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
16 | $282 | $883 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
16 | $169 | $406 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
11 | $12 | $30 |
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 ↗$8,363
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,195/year across 7 years
Top 50% in NC for independent medical examiner physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
225
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
$8,363 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,183
2023
$1,310
2022
$1,604
2021
$355
2020
$186
2019
$1,593
2018
$1,132
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$703
SI-BONE, INC.
$538
Boston Scientific Corporation
$351
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$202
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Nevro Corp.
$67
Curonix LLC
$60
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$45
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$43
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$27
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$22
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$21
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$18
PAINTEQ LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 72.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,345
Medtronic, Inc.
$892
Nevro Corp.
$695
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$640
SI-BONE, INC.
$538
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$518
Abbott Laboratories
$415
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$342
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$277
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$204
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$132
Novo Nordisk Inc
$125
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$106
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.
$100
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$94
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Curonix LLC
$70
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$67
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$64
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$58
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$57
Shionogi Inc
$46
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$45
Almatica Pharma LLC
$44
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$40
PAINTEQ LLC
$31
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$29
Kaleo, Inc.
$28
Egalet US Inc
$27
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$27
PFIZER INC.
$24
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$22
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$22
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$21
SI-BONE, Inc.
$19
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$18
Amgen Inc.
$16
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$13
Zyla Life Sciences
$13
Lilly USA, LLC
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 47.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · Belbuca · CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM · EMGALITY · EVENITY · Evzio · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GRALISE · General - Pain Management · General - Therapies · Gralise · HORIZANT · HYMOVIS · Horizant · IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LUCEMYRA · LYRICA · Levorphanol · Levorphanol Tartrate · Morphabond ER · NALOCET · NURTEC ODT · Nalocet · O-ARM-Spine · OXAYDO · Octrode SCS Leads · Omnia · PAINTEQ · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · PROLATE · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · QUTENZA · Qutenza · RELISTOR · SCS IPGs · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRINT PNS System · SPRIX · SYMPROIC · Seglentis · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w/Receiver · Symproic · Therapy Ablation Catheter · WAVEWRITER ALPHA · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · Wegovy · XTAMPZA · ZOHYDRO ER · ZTLido · mild Device Kit
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.
Geographic Context
Independent medical examiner physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.5
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. Govil is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Govil experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Govil performed 4,371 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Govil receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Govil received a total of $8,363 from 44 companies across 225 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. Govil's costs compare to other independent medical examiner physicians in Statesville?
Dr. Govil's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Govil) 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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