Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mahendra Narendran
Infectious Disease · 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Narendran
Dr. Mahendra Narendran is an infectious disease specialist in Statesville, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Narendran performed 7,773 Medicare services across 3,768 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Narendran received a total of $16,780 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1113 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in infectious disease. 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. Narendran 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 2% volume in NC
$16,780 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,773
Medicare services
Top 2% in NC for infectious disease
3,768
Unique beneficiaries
$18
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~409 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,575 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
541 | $86 | $167 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
343 | $8 | $10 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
310 | $10 | $54 |
| 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. |
310 | $8 | $29 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
301 | $9 | $46 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
287 | $13 | $58 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
247 | $9 | $61 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
241 | $16 | $70 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
229 | $3 | $20 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
228 | $15 | $73 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
228 | $1 | $3 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
224 | $29 | $72 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
155 | $14 | $77 |
| 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. |
150 | $6 | $66 |
| Iron level test | 95 | $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. |
95 | $9 | $41 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
92 | $13 | $61 |
| 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. |
74 | $90 | $177 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 73 | $18 | $67 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
63 | $123 | $170 |
| Annual depression screening | 63 | $18 | $35 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
56 | $5 | $38 |
| 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. |
51 | $59 | $120 |
| 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. |
48 | $87 | $168 |
| 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. |
47 | $2 | $17 |
| 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. |
46 | $11 | $49 |
| 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. |
44 | $10 | $61 |
| 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. |
41 | $63 | $115 |
| 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. |
37 | $207 | $361 |
| 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. |
36 | $70 | $82 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
35 | $23 | $125 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
35 | $86 | $267 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
35 | $29 | $45 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
32 | $39 | $140 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
29 | $7 | $45 |
| 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. |
28 | $38 | $135 |
| 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. |
27 | $17 | $48 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
23 | $64 | $175 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
22 | $33 | $65 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
20 | $8 | $36 |
| X-ray of sacroiliac joint, 3 or more views An X-ray imaging test that takes three or more pictures of the joint connecting the lower spine to the hip bone. |
18 | $22 | $48 |
| 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. |
17 | $86 | $400 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A brief phone conversation with a healthcare provider lasting between 5 and 10 minutes. |
17 | $8 | $28 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
15 | $3 | $22 |
| 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. |
14 | $4 | $22 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
14 | $157 | $257 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
14 | $19 | $60 |
| 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. |
13 | $58 | $126 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
12 | $175 | $786 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
12 | $6 | $25 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
11 | $5 | $36 |
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 ↗$16,780
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,397/year across 7 years
Top 12% in NC for infectious disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
1,113
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
$16,768 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,373
2023
$2,589
2022
$2,522
2021
$2,436
2020
$2,465
2019
$2,238
2018
$2,157
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$290
ABBVIE INC.
$260
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$165
PFIZER INC.
$161
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$153
Amgen Inc.
$146
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$137
Abbott Laboratories
$118
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$112
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$100
Lilly USA, LLC
$97
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$68
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$65
Exact Sciences Corporation
$55
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$52
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$51
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Ardelyx, Inc.
$43
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$43
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$33
Tolmar, Inc.
$32
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$31
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Top 3 companies account for 30.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,754
PFIZER INC.
$1,587
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,451
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,133
Amgen Inc.
$1,093
Lilly USA, LLC
$966
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$733
ABBVIE INC.
$729
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$620
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$517
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$446
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$442
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$398
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$360
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$330
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$317
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$280
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$269
AbbVie Inc.
$233
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$204
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$199
Abbott Laboratories
$189
Allergan, Inc.
$180
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$147
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$145
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$141
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$139
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$137
Allergan Inc.
$121
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$112
Exact Sciences Corporation
$100
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$100
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$94
Genentech USA, Inc.
$92
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$88
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
Almatica Pharma LLC
$79
FORTE BIO-PHARMA LLC
$77
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$73
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$73
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$62
Bausch Health US, LLC
$54
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$52
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$44
Ardelyx, Inc.
$43
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$33
Tolmar, Inc.
$32
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$25
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$25
EISAI INC.
$22
Eisai Inc.
$18
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$14
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$11
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$11
Top 3 companies account for 28.6% 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.
Geographic Context
Infectious diseases within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
1.6
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. Narendran is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of NC peers, 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. Narendran experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Narendran performed 2,575 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Narendran receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Narendran received a total of $16,780 from 56 companies across 1,113 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. Narendran's costs compare to other infectious diseases in Statesville?
Dr. Narendran's average Medicare payment per service is $18. 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. Narendran) 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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