Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alex Bonnecaze
Internal Medicine · West End, 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. Bonnecaze 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. Bonnecaze
Dr. Alex Bonnecaze is an internal medicine specialist in West End, NC, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bonnecaze performed 2,516 Medicare services across 1,404 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bonnecaze received a total of $4,701 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 260 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. Bonnecaze 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in NC
$4,701 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,516
Medicare services
Top 14% in NC for internal medicine
1,404
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~210 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. |
544 | $86 | $196 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
384 | $8 | $20 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
206 | $16 | $90 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
170 | $9 | $65 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
160 | $10 | $77 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
105 | $8 | $59 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
104 | $9 | $79 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
103 | $25 | $125 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
89 | $13 | $95 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
88 | $29 | $150 |
| 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. |
84 | $103 | $296 |
| 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. |
83 | $6 | $72 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
82 | $5 | $39 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
76 | $40 | $188 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
58 | $5 | $28 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
53 | $14 | $87 |
| 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. |
50 | $35 | $375 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
44 | $15 | $96 |
| 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. |
19 | $55 | $135 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
14 | $10 | $43 |
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 ↗$4,701
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $784/year across 6 years
Top 18% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
260
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
$4,689 (99.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,230
2023
$1,980
2022
$905
2021
$470
2020
$102
2019
$15
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$305
Novo Nordisk Inc
$160
Abbott Laboratories
$120
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$113
Insulet Corporation
$68
Amgen Inc.
$67
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$63
Corcept Therapeutics
$58
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$42
CeQur Corporation
$32
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$25
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$24
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
ABBVIE INC.
$20
Radius Health, Inc.
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$16
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 47.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$860
Novo Nordisk Inc
$822
Insulet Corporation
$282
Corcept Therapeutics
$279
Abbott Laboratories
$252
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$235
Amgen Inc.
$221
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$130
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$125
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$120
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$113
Radius Health, Inc.
$112
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$104
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$87
CeQur Corporation
$84
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$79
MannKind Corporation
$74
Medtronic, Inc.
$68
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$63
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$57
AbbVie Inc.
$51
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$50
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$48
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$38
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$36
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$35
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$34
ABBVIE INC.
$33
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$25
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$19
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$19
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$16
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$15
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$15
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$15
Nevro Corp.
$13
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 41.8% 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
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
60
Per 100K population
58.3
County median income
$82,837
Nearest hospital
FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
6.1 mi
6.1 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. Bonnecaze is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of NC peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Bonnecaze experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bonnecaze performed 544 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. Bonnecaze receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bonnecaze received a total of $4,701 from 40 companies across 260 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. Bonnecaze's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in West End?
Dr. Bonnecaze's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Bonnecaze) 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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