Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Julie Baugher, M.D.
Internal Medicine · West End, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Baugher
Dr. Julie Baugher is an internal medicine specialist in West End, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Baugher performed 2,632 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Baugher received a total of $33,013 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 267 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. Baugher 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 14% volume in NC
$33,013 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,632
Medicare services
Top 14% in NC for internal 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. |
424 | $89 | $239 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
391 | $8 | $19 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
168 | $10 | $77 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
161 | $13 | $95 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
154 | $16 | $90 |
| 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. |
154 | $6 | $40 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
135 | $10 | $65 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
125 | $15 | $96 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
124 | $5 | $42 |
| 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. |
117 | $62 | $194 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
116 | $29 | $150 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
85 | $29 | $37 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
83 | $76 | $126 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
61 | $125 | $222 |
| 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. |
34 | $10 | $41 |
| 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 | $35 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
29 | $6 | $45 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | 24 | $9 | $62 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 22 | $18 | $99 |
| 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. |
21 | $111 | $332 |
| 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. |
19 | $36 | $375 |
| 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. |
17 | $6 | $72 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
17 | $4 | $56 |
| 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. |
16 | $2 | $20 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
15 | $13 | $80 |
| Iron level test | 15 | $6 | $46 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
14 | $29 | $46 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
13 | $3 | $24 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
13 | $9 | $79 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
13 | $283 | $404 |
| 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. |
12 | $9 | $42 |
| 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. |
11 | $40 | $188 |
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 ↗$33,013
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,502/year across 6 years
Top 4% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
267
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
$30,183
2023
$578
2022
$582
2021
$1,024
2019
$376
2018
$270
Payments by company (2024)
Lilly USA, LLC
$29,490
Novo Nordisk Inc
$194
Exact Sciences Corporation
$104
ABBVIE INC.
$103
Abbott Laboratories
$63
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$49
Amgen Inc.
$47
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$28
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$20
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 98.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$29,583
Novo Nordisk Inc
$933
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$577
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$194
AbbVie Inc.
$178
PFIZER INC.
$174
Abbott Laboratories
$171
ABBVIE INC.
$146
Exact Sciences Corporation
$133
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$125
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$116
Amgen Inc.
$115
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$102
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$98
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$43
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$35
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$30
Valeritas, Inc.
$24
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$20
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Medtronic, Inc.
$15
Hologic, LLC
$13
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$13
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$12
Eisai Inc.
$12
AbbVie, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 94.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · Aimovig · Androgel · BREZTRI · Belviq · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CREON · Cologuard Collection Kit · ELIQUIS · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FLULAVAL · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre blood glucose Flash Monitoring System · GARDASIL · IMCIVREE · INJECTAFER · INTRAROSA · INVOKANA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LINZESS · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Otezla · Ozempic · PREMARIN · PROCLAIM · QULIPTA · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · Saxenda · TRULICITY · ThinPrep · UBRELVY · V-GO · VENASEAL · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · Veozah · Vyvanse · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · YUPELRI · Yupelri · ZEPBOUND
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
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
60
County median income
$82,837
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
6.1 mi
6.1 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. Baugher is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in NC), 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. Baugher experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Baugher performed 424 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. Baugher receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Baugher received a total of $33,013 from 30 companies across 267 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. Baugher's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in West End?
Dr. Baugher'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. Baugher) 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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