Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Tara Frankhouser, DO
Family Medicine · Statesville, 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. Frankhouser
Dr. Tara Frankhouser is a family medicine specialist in Statesville, NC, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Frankhouser performed 915 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Frankhouser received a total of $3,726 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 225 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. Frankhouser 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.
✓ 14 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 32% volume in NC
$3,726 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗915
Medicare services
Top 32% in NC for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$34
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. |
153 | $90 | $168 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
100 | $8 | $10 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
73 | $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. |
57 | $8 | $29 |
| Annual depression screening | 54 | $18 | $35 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
53 | $123 | $170 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
42 | $13 | $58 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
38 | $10 | $46 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
33 | $16 | $70 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
28 | $29 | $45 |
| 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. |
27 | $3 | $10 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
25 | $8 | $39 |
| 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. |
25 | $6 | $66 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
25 | $9 | $61 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
25 | $17 | $148 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
23 | $5 | $38 |
| 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. |
22 | $71 | $84 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
21 | $6 | $27 |
| 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. |
15 | $6 | $25 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
15 | $29 | $72 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
15 | $8 | $36 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
13 | $3 | $15 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
11 | $22 | $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. |
11 | $83 | $267 |
| 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. |
11 | $36 | $214 |
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 ↗$3,726
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $621/year across 6 years
Top 13% in NC for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
225
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
$681
2023
$777
2022
$226
2020
$132
2019
$1,040
2018
$870
Payments by company (2024)
Lundbeck LLC
$103
Novo Nordisk Inc
$102
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$100
Lilly USA, LLC
$59
ABBVIE INC.
$56
Dexcom, Inc.
$50
Exact Sciences Corporation
$40
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$30
Amgen Inc.
$30
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Abbott Laboratories
$22
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$18
Tris Pharma Inc
$14
PFIZER INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 44.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$637
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$387
Lundbeck LLC
$347
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$338
Lilly USA, LLC
$220
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$210
Allergan Inc.
$164
Amgen Inc.
$155
PFIZER INC.
$140
ABBVIE INC.
$120
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$116
Dexcom, Inc.
$109
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$73
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$68
Abbott Laboratories
$67
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$62
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$46
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Exact Sciences Corporation
$40
OptiNose US, Inc.
$35
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$32
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$25
Eisai Inc.
$22
Organon LLC
$18
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$18
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$16
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$15
Tris Pharma Inc
$14
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$12
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Genentech USA, Inc.
$11
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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
143
County median income
$78,678
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
9.3 mi
9.3 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. Frankhouser is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Frankhouser experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Frankhouser performed 153 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. Frankhouser receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Frankhouser received a total of $3,726 from 38 companies across 225 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. Frankhouser's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Statesville?
Dr. Frankhouser's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Frankhouser) 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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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.
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