Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Henry Traylor, MD
Internal Medicine · Whiteville, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Traylor 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. Traylor
Dr. Henry Traylor is an internal medicine specialist in Whiteville, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Traylor performed 8,821 Medicare services across 3,858 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Traylor received a total of $22,877 from 70 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1119 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. Traylor 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in NC
$22,877 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,821
Medicare services
Top 4% in NC for internal medicine
3,858
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~464 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,174 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
1,137 | $7 | $28 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
873 | $4 | $16 |
| 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. |
721 | $110 | $300 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
603 | $9 | $43 |
| 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. |
355 | $85 | $250 |
| 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. |
317 | $0 | $29 |
| Annual depression screening | 303 | $17 | $25 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
300 | $124 | $150 |
| 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. |
292 | $10 | $45 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
279 | $4 | $44 |
| 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. |
279 | $5 | $30 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
158 | $78 | $155 |
| 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. |
140 | $65 | $150 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
125 | $29 | $75 |
| 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. |
121 | $39 | $100 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
101 | $4 | $19 |
| Paranasal sinus X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the paranasal sinuses using at least three different views to visualize the sinus cavities. |
55 | $12 | $63 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
48 | $0 | $17 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
43 | $43 | $150 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
41 | $155 | $325 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
41 | $38 | $80 |
| 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. |
39 | $14 | $25 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
39 | $31 | $60 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
36 | $159 | $250 |
| 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. |
30 | $16 | $50 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
28 | $8 | $63 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
23 | $27 | $100 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
19 | $141 | $921 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 19 | $135 | $350 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
16 | $158 | $200 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
16 | $6 | $60 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
13 | $115 | $409 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
13 | $117 | $398 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
12 | $36 | $275 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
12 | $141 | $485 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
33.1% medium
66.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$22,877
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,268/year across 7 years
Top 5% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
70
Companies
1,119
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
$22,668 (99.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$184 (0.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$25 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,290
2023
$2,772
2022
$3,268
2021
$3,098
2020
$2,277
2019
$3,180
2018
$4,992
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$485
ABBVIE INC.
$339
Novo Nordisk Inc
$334
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$271
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$262
PFIZER INC.
$228
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$203
Ardelyx, Inc.
$178
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$153
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$107
Lilly USA, LLC
$95
Exact Sciences Corporation
$82
Abbott Laboratories
$82
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$79
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$58
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$54
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$34
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$20
Almatica Pharma LLC
$16
ABIOMED
$16
Corium, LLC
$15
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 35.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$3,951
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,869
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,861
Amgen Inc.
$1,206
Novo Nordisk AS
$1,143
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,001
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$912
AbbVie Inc.
$675
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$664
ABBVIE INC.
$634
PFIZER INC.
$624
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$619
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$564
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$435
Lilly USA, LLC
$426
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$362
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$356
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$351
Eisai Inc.
$342
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$315
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$286
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$286
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$271
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$269
ITI, Inc.
$235
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$213
Ardelyx, Inc.
$178
PREVENTRIC DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
$176
Abbott Laboratories
$160
Exact Sciences Corporation
$156
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$147
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$144
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$142
Radius Health, Inc.
$139
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$136
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$133
Almatica Pharma LLC
$117
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$111
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$107
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
Merz North America, Inc.
$72
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$66
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$64
OptiNose US, Inc.
$62
AbbVie, Inc.
$58
Corium, LLC
$54
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$49
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$49
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$48
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Allergan Inc.
$35
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$34
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
EISAI INC.
$29
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$27
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$27
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$25
Allergan, Inc.
$25
UCB, Inc.
$21
Shire North American Group Inc
$17
ABIOMED
$16
Genentech USA, Inc.
$15
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
Celgene Corporation
$13
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$12
Zyla Life Sciences
$12
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 33.6% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for internal medicine in NC.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
31
Per 100K population
61.4
County median income
$48,184
Nearest hospital
COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
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. Traylor is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of NC peers, with 19 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. Traylor experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Traylor performed 2,174 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Traylor receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Traylor received a total of $22,877 from 70 companies across 1,119 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. Traylor's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Whiteville?
Dr. Traylor's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Traylor) 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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