Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Natalie Beckett, DO
Hospitalist Physician · Columbus, OH
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Beckett
Dr. Natalie Beckett is a hospitalist physician in Columbus, OH, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Beckett performed 2,041 Medicare services across 1,517 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Beckett received a total of $2,151 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 131 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hospitalist 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. Beckett 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in OH
$2,151 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,041
Medicare services
Top 2% in OH for hospitalist physician
1,517
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~186 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
242 | $8 | $13 |
| 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. |
240 | $85 | $170 |
| 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. |
163 | $8 | $16 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
150 | $8 | $22 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
139 | $16 | $35 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
126 | $13 | $36 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
116 | $123 | $175 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
106 | $10 | $23 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
90 | $10 | $25 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 88 | $8 | $20 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
84 | $29 | $70 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
59 | $3 | $10 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
50 | $72 | $105 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
50 | $29 | $32 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
30 | $8 | $22 |
| 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. |
27 | $6 | $31 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
27 | $5 | $28 |
| 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 | $133 | $235 |
| 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. |
21 | $10 | $75 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
20 | $15 | $70 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
20 | $13 | $29 |
| Iron level test | 20 | $6 | $15 |
| 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. |
20 | $9 | $18 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
20 | $8 | $21 |
| 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. |
18 | $2 | $16 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
18 | $7 | $13 |
| 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. |
18 | $61 | $120 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
17 | $29 | $45 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
16 | $9 | $22 |
| 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. |
12 | $26 | $142 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
12 | $8 | $24 |
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 ↗$2,151
Total received (2022-2024)
Avg $717/year across 3 years
Top 8% in OH for hospitalist physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
131
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
$2,151 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,120
2023
$798
2022
$233
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$203
Lilly USA, LLC
$140
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$74
ViiV Healthcare Company
$70
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$63
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$60
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$57
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$52
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$34
Amgen Inc.
$33
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$31
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$31
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$30
Novo Nordisk Inc
$30
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Optinose US, Inc.
$23
Exact Sciences Corporation
$20
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$20
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$19
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$19
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
PFIZER INC.
$15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$13
Dexcom, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 37.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2022-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$250
ABBVIE INC.
$229
AbbVie Inc.
$139
ViiV Healthcare Company
$126
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$124
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$108
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$94
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$84
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$81
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$72
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$63
Exact Sciences Corporation
$62
Novo Nordisk Inc
$57
Amgen Inc.
$52
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$39
PFIZER INC.
$37
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$34
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$31
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$31
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$30
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$29
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$29
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
Bausch Health US, LLC
$25
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Optinose US, Inc.
$23
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$22
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$19
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$19
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$18
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$17
kaleo, Inc.
$15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$13
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$13
Dexcom, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 28.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · APLENZIN · APRETUDE · AREXVY · AUVI-Q · BD Onclarity · BREZTRI · COMIRNATY · Cologuard Collection Kit · DIFICID · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE · GARDASIL · GARDASIL 9 · GVOKE HYPOPEN · Invictus MIS · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · MOUNJARO · Myrbetriq · NURTEC ODT · OPSUMIT · Otezla · Ozempic · QULIPTA · QUTENZA · REXULTI · Rybelsus · SEGLENTIS · SHINGRIX · Sunosi · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TZIELD · Tirosint · UBRELVY · UNITHROID · VRAYLAR · Veozah · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xelstrym · Xhance · YUPELRI
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for hospitalist physician in OH.
Geographic Context
Hospitalist physicians within 10 mi
216
Per 100K population
16.3
County median income
$73,795
Nearest hospital
RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL
3.0 mi
3.0 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. Beckett is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of OH peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Beckett experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Beckett performed 242 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Beckett receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Beckett received a total of $2,151 from 38 companies across 131 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. Beckett's costs compare to other hospitalist physicians in Columbus?
Dr. Beckett's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Beckett) 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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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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