Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Clifford Mault, D.O.
Internal Medicine · Sylva, 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. Mault 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. Mault
Dr. Clifford Mault is an internal medicine specialist in Sylva, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mault performed 3,153 Medicare services across 1,006 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mault received a total of $11,764 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 631 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Mault 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 11% volume in NC
$11,764 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,153
Medicare services
Top 11% in NC for internal medicine
1,006
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~158 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. |
642 | $80 | $180 |
| 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. |
446 | $9 | $40 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
422 | $0 | $5 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
215 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
204 | $2 | $10 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
191 | $3 | $10 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
151 | $122 | $160 |
| 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. |
112 | $39 | $140 |
| 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. |
96 | $40 | $85 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 93 | $17 | $30 |
| Airflow rate measurement test A test that measures the rate of airflow. This procedure assesses how quickly air moves. |
86 | $25 | $60 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
81 | $9 | $18 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
78 | $8 | $10 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
72 | $0 | $10 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
69 | $1 | $20 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
54 | $14 | $30 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
42 | $9 | $40 |
| 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. |
33 | $208 | $315 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
24 | $4 | $14 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
15 | $31 | $39 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
14 | $29 | $34 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
13 | $13 | $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 ↗$11,764
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,681/year across 7 years
Top 8% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
55
Companies
631
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
$11,764 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,729
2023
$1,851
2022
$1,592
2021
$2,611
2020
$1,526
2019
$1,082
2018
$1,373
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$250
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$204
Lilly USA, LLC
$175
Amgen Inc.
$150
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$121
Novo Nordisk Inc
$113
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$93
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$86
PFIZER INC.
$85
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$83
Exact Sciences Corporation
$45
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$39
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$37
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$36
Radius Health, Inc.
$28
Inari Medical, Inc.
$25
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Corcept Therapeutics
$18
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$18
Dexcom, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 36.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$1,481
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,320
Amgen Inc.
$1,019
Lilly USA, LLC
$907
ABBVIE INC.
$851
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$800
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$630
AbbVie Inc.
$510
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$346
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$312
Allergan, Inc.
$307
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$276
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$265
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$222
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$204
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$201
Allergan Inc.
$178
ITI, Inc.
$143
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$136
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$121
Radius Health, Inc.
$113
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$106
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$106
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$83
Exact Sciences Corporation
$82
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$80
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$76
Celgene Corporation
$72
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$62
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$56
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$53
Eisai Inc.
$51
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$39
Abbott Laboratories
$38
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$34
Inari Medical, Inc.
$25
FORTE BIO-PHARMA LLC
$22
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
Nevro Corp.
$20
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Corcept Therapeutics
$18
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Dexcom, Inc.
$17
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Shire North American Group Inc
$13
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$12
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 32.5% 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 8% for internal medicine in NC.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
39
Per 100K population
90.5
County median income
$53,479
Nearest hospital
HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Mault is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of NC peers, with 20 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. Mault experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mault performed 642 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. Mault receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mault received a total of $11,764 from 55 companies across 631 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. Mault's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Sylva?
Dr. Mault'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. Mault) 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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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.
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