Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Natalie Evans, M.D.

Internal Medicine · Chardon, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
13207 RAVENNA RD, Chardon, OH 44024
2168443800
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1487830527 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Evans 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. Evans

Dr. Natalie Evans is an internal medicine specialist in Chardon, OH, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Evans performed 470 Medicare services across 434 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Evans received a total of $4,081 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 17 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Evans 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ 470 Medicare services $4,081 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
470
Medicare services
Bottom 44% in OH for internal medicine
434
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~26 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
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.
85 $53 $123
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.
48 $26 $100
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.
47 $80 $172
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.
37 $9 $88
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.
31 $21 $85
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages.
30 $15 $55
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.
30 $71 $177
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.
26 $100 $223
Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg.
25 $16 $53
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.
16 $126 $274
Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels.
15 $44 $181
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts
A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels.
15 $26 $81
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.
15 $62 $115
Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise
This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow.
14 $12 $120
Ultrasound of abdominal aorta
An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body.
13 $26 $70
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues.
12 $14 $65
Ultrasound of arm arteries or grafts
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arm or any grafts present. It allows for the visualization of blood flow and vessel structure.
11 $30 $72
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.
3.2% high complexity
50.2% medium
46.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$4,081
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $680/year across 6 years
Top 17% in OH for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
7
Companies
17
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
$3,661 (89.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$421 (10.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$20
2022
$57
2021
$15
2020
$17
2019
$299
2018
$3,673

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$3,772
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$125
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$79
Medtronic, Inc.
$57
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$20
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Allergan Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 97.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · ENDURANT IIS · INJECTAFER · Ultomiris · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · XARELTO
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 (90%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
574
Per 100K population
601.2
County median income
$100,783
Nearest hospital
UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS
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 2023
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. Evans is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 17% of OH peers, with 18 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. Evans experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Evans performed 85 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Evans receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Evans received a total of $4,081 from 7 companies across 17 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. Evans's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Chardon?
Dr. Evans's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Evans) 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 →
About this page

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.

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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →