Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Tracy, MD
Rheumatology · West End, 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. Tracy 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. Tracy
Dr. Christopher Tracy is a rheumatology specialist in West End, NC, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tracy performed 67,405 Medicare services across 3,424 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tracy received a total of $7,959 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 413 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Tracy 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 29% volume in NC
$7,959 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗67,405
Medicare services
Top 29% in NC for rheumatology
3,424
Unique beneficiaries
$7
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3,965 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) An injection of certolizumab pegol administered under the direct supervision of a physician. |
56,400 | $4 | $16 |
| Abatacept infusion (Orencia) An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered. |
4,250 | $34 | $63 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
648 | $8 | $20 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
609 | $4 | $28 |
| 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. |
586 | $5 | $85 |
| 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. |
574 | $8 | $40 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 571 | $8 | $57 |
| 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. |
422 | $85 | $196 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
403 | $5 | $35 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
402 | $4 | $33 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
290 | $12 | $87 |
| 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. |
287 | $11 | $40 |
| 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. |
211 | $4 | $33 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
162 | $3 | $24 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
160 | $21 | $70 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
160 | $8 | $59 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
152 | $1 | $6 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
146 | $6 | $35 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
121 | $19 | $79 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
95 | $126 | $260 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
83 | $48 | $175 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
74 | $99 | $340 |
| 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. |
72 | $64 | $135 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
69 | $19 | $80 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
62 | $29 | $150 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
55 | $5 | $280 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 53 | $6 | $46 |
| 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. |
47 | $96 | $296 |
| 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. |
40 | $16 | $91 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 32 | $152 | $342 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
31 | $94 | $196 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
28 | $21 | $89 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
23 | $56 | $175 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
22 | $23 | $87 |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 3 to 4 views of both hip joints to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
20 | $30 | $115 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
17 | $16 | $90 |
| 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. |
14 | $22 | $108 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
14 | $15 | $96 |
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.
6.5% high complexity
84.4% medium
9.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,959
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $1,592/year across 5 years
Top 33% in NC for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
413
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
$7,959 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,484
2023
$1,777
2022
$1,692
2021
$687
2020
$320
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$711
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$436
ABBVIE INC.
$398
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$301
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$301
GENZYME CORPORATION
$219
UCB, Inc.
$209
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$202
Sandoz Inc.
$165
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$114
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$101
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$61
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$52
Organon Llc
$52
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Lilly USA, LLC
$40
Radius Health, Inc.
$38
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$19
Genentech USA, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 44.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$3,020
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$694
UCB, Inc.
$619
ABBVIE INC.
$502
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$480
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$445
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$344
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$263
AbbVie Inc.
$261
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$241
Sandoz Inc.
$241
GENZYME CORPORATION
$237
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$130
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$101
Radius Health, Inc.
$55
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$52
Organon Llc
$52
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Genentech USA, Inc.
$47
PFIZER INC.
$47
Lilly USA, LLC
$40
Organon LLC
$22
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$19
Top 3 companies account for 54.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AMJEVITA · Actemra · Arcalyst · BENLYSTA · BEXSERO · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cimzia · EVENITY · Enbrel · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · HYRIMOZ · IDACIO · ILARIS · KEVZARA · KRYSTEXXA · LUPKYNIS · OFEV · ORENCIA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Tyenne · Tymlos · XELJANZ
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
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
2.9
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. Tracy is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Tracy experienced with certolizumab injection (cimzia)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tracy performed 56,400 certolizumab injection (cimzia) 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. Tracy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tracy received a total of $7,959 from 23 companies across 413 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. Tracy's costs compare to other rheumatologists in West End?
Dr. Tracy's average Medicare payment per service is $7. 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. Tracy) 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.
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