Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jeffrey Beecher, DO
Neurological Surgery · Wilmington, NC
Practice pattern: Interventional Cardiology
— Practice focused on catheter-based cardiac procedures
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Beecher
Dr. Jeffrey Beecher is a neurological surgery specialist in Wilmington, NC, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Beecher performed 651 Medicare services across 573 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Beecher received a total of $70,723 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 521 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Beecher 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 11% volume in NC
$70,723 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗651
Medicare services
Top 11% in NC for neurological surgery
573
Unique beneficiaries
$169
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
137 | $9 | $110 |
| 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. |
114 | $96 | $312 |
| Neck artery catheter insertion with radiology review A tube is inserted into an artery in the neck for diagnostic or treatment purposes. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
63 | $339 | $805 |
| Brain artery catheterization A tube is inserted into an artery in the brain for diagnosis or treatment, with review by a radiologist. |
53 | $170 | $794 |
| Head artery clot removal and dissolution A procedure to remove a blood clot from an artery in the head and inject medication to dissolve remaining clots, guided by fluoroscopy. |
35 | $634 | $2,400 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
30 | $192 | $2,807 |
| 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. |
24 | $63 | $211 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into a small artery in the chest or arm. This is the first catheter placed in a specific third-order branch of the artery. |
22 | $135 | $954 |
| 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data. |
20 | $29 | $117 |
| Computer-assisted brain procedure A surgical or diagnostic procedure performed within the brain using computer technology to assist with precision and guidance. |
18 | $176 | $949 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
18 | $11 | $31 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
18 | $61 | $253 |
| Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery | 17 | $872 | $3,400 |
| Blood vessel imaging Imaging test to visualize the blood vessels. |
15 | $68 | $263 |
| Radiologist review of image for embolization A radiologist reviews medical images to guide the insertion of material designed to block blood flow. |
14 | $54 | $211 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
14 | $100 | $330 |
| Arterial catheter insertion in neck A tube is inserted into an artery in the neck for diagnostic or treatment purposes. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
13 | $93 | $263 |
| Neck artery stent insertion with clot protection A procedure to place a stent in a neck artery to keep it open, using a device to protect against blood clots during the process. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
13 | $728 | $2,964 |
| 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. |
13 | $120 | $459 |
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.
29.8% high complexity
5.1% medium
65.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$70,723
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $10,103/year across 7 years
Top 16% in NC for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
52
Companies
521
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$36,305 (51.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$18,932 (26.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$15,486 (21.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$23,126
2023
$31,699
2022
$4,715
2021
$6,160
2020
$832
2019
$3,077
2018
$1,112
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Aesculap, Inc.
$10,511
Penumbra, Inc.
$9,958
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,509
Stryker Corporation
$514
Imperative Care, Inc
$223
Globus Medical, Inc.
$179
Brainlab, Inc.
$86
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$59
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$51
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 95.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Aesculap, Inc.
$31,305
Penumbra, Inc.
$21,061
Medtronic, Inc.
$5,197
PROVIDENCE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$3,916
Stryker Corporation
$1,656
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
$1,200
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$1,163
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,038
Imperative Care, Inc
$652
Boston Scientific Corporation
$463
NuVasive, Inc.
$372
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$304
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$238
Globus Medical, Inc.
$192
Longeviti Neuro Solutions LLC
$175
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$171
Inari Medical, Inc.
$161
Balt USA, LLC
$160
Brainlab, Inc.
$155
Viz.ai, Inc.
$125
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$113
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc.
$99
DJO, LLC
$58
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$51
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$51
Benvenue Medical Inc
$51
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$48
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$38
Scientia Vascular
$38
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$37
Ethicon US, LLC
$32
IRRAS USA, Inc.
$30
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Synaptive Medical Inc.
$28
Olympus America Inc.
$27
Mallinckrodt LLC
$26
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$22
Baxter Healthcare
$22
GT Medical Technologies, Inc
$22
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$21
MicroVention, Inc.
$20
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$18
ConvaTec Inc.
$17
Organogenesis Inc.
$15
KLS-Martin L.P.
$15
Novocure Inc.
$15
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$14
SI-BONE, Inc.
$14
Augmedics Inc.
$13
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$13
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$13
Abbott Laboratories
$12
Top 3 companies account for 81.4% 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 →
The majority of payments (51%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
3.0
County median income
$72,892
Nearest hospital
WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTER
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. Beecher is an interventional cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in NC), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 16% of NC peers, with 16 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. Beecher experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Beecher performed 137 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes 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. Beecher receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Beecher received a total of $70,723 from 52 companies across 521 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. Beecher's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Wilmington?
Dr. Beecher's average Medicare payment per service is $169. 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. Beecher) 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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