Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael McGarrity, M.D.
Endocrinology · Wilmington, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. McGarrity
Dr. Michael McGarrity is an endocrinology specialist in Wilmington, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McGarrity performed 12,223 Medicare services across 4,482 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McGarrity received a total of $11,767 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 484 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. McGarrity 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 in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in NC
$11,767 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,223
Medicare services
Top 6% in NC for endocrinology
4,482
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~611 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 5,040 | $18 | $33 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,133 | $8 | $25 |
| 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. |
978 | $85 | $210 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
773 | $16 | $60 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
682 | $9 | $50 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
564 | $9 | $35 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
532 | $8 | $25 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
338 | $29 | $75 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
254 | $10 | $60 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
230 | $13 | $45 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
221 | $26 | $108 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
140 | $16 | $60 |
| 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. |
138 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
135 | $9 | $56 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
133 | $5 | $35 |
| 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. |
132 | $6 | $20 |
| 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. |
118 | $59 | $150 |
| 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. |
92 | $40 | $70 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
83 | $76 | $280 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
57 | $25 | $101 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
47 | $16 | $53 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
44 | $22 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
44 | $29 | $55 |
| Prolactin level test A blood test that measures the amount of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production, in the body. |
36 | $19 | $74 |
| 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 | $111 | $320 |
| 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. |
28 | $35 | $279 |
| Iron level test | 25 | $6 | $28 |
| 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. |
25 | $9 | $30 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
22 | $18 | $50 |
| Microsomal antibody test A blood test that measures the level of microsomal antibodies, which are autoantibodies produced by the immune system. |
22 | $14 | $35 |
| 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. |
22 | $122 | $285 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 19 | $8 | $30 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of hip, pelvis, and spine This test measures bone density in the hip, pelvis, and spine to assess bone strength. It also includes an assessment for spine fractures. |
16 | $49 | $130 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
16 | $13 | $47 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
16 | $7 | $28 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
13 | $4 | $24 |
| Blood potassium level test A blood test that measures the amount of potassium in your body. Potassium is an electrolyte that helps control heart and muscle function. |
13 | $5 | $21 |
| 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. |
12 | $8 | $40 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,767
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,681/year across 7 years
Top 27% in NC for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
484
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
$8,967 (76.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,800 (23.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,079
2023
$1,962
2022
$1,669
2021
$632
2020
$687
2019
$797
2018
$3,940
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$259
Amgen Inc.
$230
Lilly USA, LLC
$197
Abbott Laboratories
$185
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$141
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$141
Medtronic, Inc.
$138
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$135
Corcept Therapeutics
$98
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$64
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
PFIZER INC.
$54
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$54
Insulet Corporation
$47
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$45
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$42
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$41
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$31
CeQur Corporation
$27
Radius Health, Inc.
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 33.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$3,071
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,444
Lilly USA, LLC
$843
Abbott Laboratories
$781
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$678
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$523
Amgen Inc.
$462
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$397
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$243
Mannkind Corporation
$238
Dexcom, Inc.
$204
CeQur Corporation
$200
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$198
Insulet Corporation
$181
Medtronic, Inc.
$169
Radius Health, Inc.
$142
Corcept Therapeutics
$135
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$135
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$129
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$120
PFIZER INC.
$120
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$115
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$112
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$107
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$98
Senseonics, Incorporated
$94
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$76
MannKind Corporation
$73
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$62
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$58
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$39
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$36
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$31
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$28
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$27
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$27
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$26
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$25
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$25
Strongbridge US INC.
$21
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$14
Tolmar, Inc.
$14
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
AbbVie, Inc.
$13
AbbVie Inc.
$12
ABBVIE INC.
$12
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$12
EISAI INC.
$11
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 45.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · Adthyza · BAQSIMI · Belviq · CONTRAVE · CYCLOSET · CeQur Simplicity · Crysvita · DEXCOM CGM · DEXCOM G6 CGM SYSTEM · DEXCOM G7 GSS (161) · DIABETES - DISEASE · Dexcom CGM · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EVENITY · Eversense · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre · FreeStyle Libre 2 · FreeStyle Libre Pro · GVOKE PFS · HUMULIN · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · INVOKANA · ISTURISA · InPen · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JATENZO · JUXTAPID · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · LICART · LOKELMA · Livalo · MACRILEN · MINIMED 780G · MOUNJARO · Macrilen · NEXLETOL · NOCDURNA · NP Thyroid 60 · Natesto · OCTRODE · Omnipod · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prolia · QUTENZA · RAYOS · RECORLEV · ROSA-Knee · Repatha · Rybelsus · SAMSCA · SIGNIFOR LAR · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SOMAVERT · STEGLATRO · STEGLUJAN · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Synthroid · TEPEZZA · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRULICITY · TZIELD · Tirosint · Tymlos · UNITHROID · Vascepa · Veozah · Wegovy · XARELTO · XYOSTED · ZEPBOUND · t-slim insulin pump · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ · t:slim X2 insulin pump
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 (76%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
3.5
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. McGarrity is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. McGarrity experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McGarrity performed 5,040 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. McGarrity receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McGarrity received a total of $11,767 from 56 companies across 484 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. McGarrity's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Wilmington?
Dr. McGarrity's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. McGarrity) 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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