Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Roc McCarthy, DO
Urology Physician · Whiteville, 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. McCarthy 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. McCarthy
Dr. Roc McCarthy is an urology physician in Whiteville, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McCarthy performed 6,930 Medicare services across 1,945 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McCarthy received a total of $10,548 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 97 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. 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. McCarthy 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 10% volume in NC
$10,548 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,930
Medicare services
Top 10% in NC for urology physician
1,945
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~365 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCG treatment for bladder cancer | 4,103 | $2 | $11 |
| 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. |
979 | $2 | $12 |
| 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. |
596 | $87 | $310 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
249 | $169 | $943 |
| 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. |
156 | $64 | $220 |
| Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue. |
112 | $65 | $520 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 109 | $139 | $1,404 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
88 | $73 | $304 |
| 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. |
77 | $10 | $75 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
49 | $105 | $2,102 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
43 | $16 | $68 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
40 | $173 | $940 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
39 | $45 | $481 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 38 | $2 | $8 |
| Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding. |
33 | $556 | $3,417 |
| 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. |
30 | $129 | $404 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
26 | $312 | $1,659 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
25 | $7 | $70 |
| Surgical removal of prostate and lymph nodes This procedure involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope. |
25 | $912 | $5,732 |
| Endoscopic removal of pelvic lymph nodes, bilateral A surgical procedure to remove lymph nodes from both sides of the pelvis using an endoscope. This minimally invasive technique involves making small incisions to access and excise the tissue. |
22 | $255 | $2,567 |
| 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. |
16 | $127 | $437 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
15 | $31 | $323 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
13 | $245 | $1,245 |
| Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach. |
13 | $71 | $1,322 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves. |
12 | $803 | $6,310 |
| Endoscopic destruction of bladder/urethra growth, less than 0.5 cm A procedure to remove abnormal tissue growths from the bladder or urethra using an endoscope. This specific code applies when the growths are smaller than 0.5 centimeters. |
11 | $127 | $4,017 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the sacral area for nerve stimulation therapy. |
11 | $506 | $2,555 |
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.
1.3% high complexity
3.2% medium
95.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,548
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,507/year across 7 years
Top 17% in NC for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
97
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
$6,048 (57.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,500 (42.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$894
2023
$1,472
2022
$730
2021
$54
2020
$4,574
2019
$141
2018
$2,682
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Axonics, Inc.
$457
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$85
Calyxo, Inc.
$48
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$44
180 Medical, Inc.
$44
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$38
ABBVIE INC.
$27
Teleflex LLC
$26
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$23
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$23
Medtronic, Inc.
$21
COLOPLAST CORP
$19
Tolmar, Inc.
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 65.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$4,518
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$2,707
Axonics, Inc.
$1,818
Boston Scientific Corporation
$180
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$132
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$110
180 Medical, Inc.
$108
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$97
Coloplast Corp
$92
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$85
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$72
ABBVIE INC.
$71
Calyxo, Inc.
$48
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$44
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$44
Medtronic, Inc.
$42
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$41
Tolmar, Inc.
$41
GE HEALTHCARE
$38
Photocure Inc
$27
Teleflex LLC
$26
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$25
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$23
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$20
COLOPLAST CORP
$19
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$18
Covidien LP
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
AbbVie Inc.
$16
Olympus America Inc.
$15
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 85.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Axonics · BOTOX · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · CURE CATHETER · CURE ULTRA CATHETER · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · CYSVIEW · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · Endo GIA · GEMTESA · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GentleCath · ILLUCCIX · INTERSTIM · INTERSTIM ICON · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · Myrbetriq · NANOKNIFE · Nubeqa · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · PYLARIFY · SPEEDICATH · STRAVIX · SpeediCath · UROLIFT · VISERA ELITE · rezum Generator
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 (57%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
5.9
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. McCarthy is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% 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. McCarthy experienced with bcg treatment for bladder cancer?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McCarthy performed 4,103 bcg treatment for bladder cancer 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. McCarthy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McCarthy received a total of $10,548 from 33 companies across 97 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. McCarthy's costs compare to other urology physicians in Whiteville?
Dr. McCarthy's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. McCarthy) 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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