Specialty Directory
Family Medicine in Hickory, NC
Federal CMS data for 24 family medicine providers practicing in Hickory, NC. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
24
Providers
Median industry payments
$3,526
24
Family Medicine Providers
in Hickory, NC
$3,526
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
561
Median Medicare Services
fee-for-service claims
How to read this directory: Providers are listed by Medicare service volume, which reflects only
Medicare fee-for-service patients (typically 65+). This does not represent total practice volume.
Industry payments span multiple years and payment types — they are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing.
Family Medicine includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Family Medicine Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DURALIA, DAVID M.D | 6,381 | 2,603 | Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | $10,901 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| DESANTIS, MICHAEL M.D. | 5,945 | 3,671 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $10,618 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (99%) | Very High |
| SYKES, PAUL M.D. | 3,463 | 1,866 | Blood draw (venipuncture) | $738 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| SMITH, AILISA MD | 3,080 | 1,450 | Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days | $6,166 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| SANDERSON, STEVEN MD | 2,961 | 1,597 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $3,133 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| BROOKS, GREGORY MD | 2,932 | 1,794 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $7,403 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| FALTERMAYER, WILLIAM D.O | 2,106 | 625 | Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | $173 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| SUMMERS, SHANE M.D. | 1,318 | 808 | Blood draw (venipuncture) | $3,715 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (98%) | Very High |
| ROSS, BRIAN MD | 737 | 574 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $3,336 (2018-2023) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| BRITTON, MARY M.D. | 722 | 408 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $8,134 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (98%) | Very High |
| PARKER, PAIGE D.O. | 639 | 483 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $1,652 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| HART, ROBERT M.D. | 563 | 487 | Annual wellness visit, follow-up | $5,267 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| CAVENDISH, AIMEE MD | 559 | 327 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $5,634 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| ANDERSON, MORGAN PA-C | 341 | 281 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $496 (2023-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | High |
| TEDROW, UMPAI D.O. | 282 | 135 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $6,597 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| VANMETER, PATRICK PA-C | 185 | 177 | Emergency department visit, high complexity | $165 (2021-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| HAMILTON-BRANDON, LUREDEAN M.D. | 80 | 55 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $4,240 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| HARDEE, BRADLEY D.O. | 73 | 59 | Automated urinalysis | $5,226 (2019-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| HARVEY, JAY D.O. | 70 | 48 | Influenza virus detection test | $509 (2019-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| MOUA, JACQUES MD | 33 | 31 | Automated urinalysis | $1,807 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| LEE, ROBERT MD | 32 | 32 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $7,386 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| RYAN, KATE DO | 31 | 22 | Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) | $1,295 (2019-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| WELCH, CARL MD | 19 | 19 | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $60 (2018-2019) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| KAUTH, BRIAN MD | 17 | 15 | Automated urinalysis | $1,360 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
Note: Family Medicine encompasses multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
Differences in payment amounts and procedure volumes may reflect subspecialty focus
rather than practice quality. Consider viewing individual profiles for full context.
By Practice Pattern
Family Medicine encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Clinical Cardiology (18)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| DURALIA, DAVID | 6,381 | $10,901 |
| DESANTIS, MICHAEL | 5,945 | $10,618 |
| SYKES, PAUL | 3,463 | $738 |
| SMITH, AILISA | 3,080 | $6,166 |
| SANDERSON, STEVEN | 2,961 | $3,133 |
| BROOKS, GREGORY | 2,932 | $7,403 |
| FALTERMAYER, WILLIAM | 2,106 | $173 |
| SUMMERS, SHANE | 1,318 | $3,715 |
| ROSS, BRIAN | 737 | $3,336 |
| BRITTON, MARY | 722 | $8,134 |
Mixed Practice (5)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| VANMETER, PATRICK | 185 | $165 |
| HARDEE, BRADLEY | 73 | $5,226 |
| HARVEY, JAY | 70 | $509 |
| MOUA, JACQUES | 33 | $1,807 |
| KAUTH, BRIAN | 17 | $1,360 |
Remote Monitoring (1)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| RYAN, KATE | 31 | $1,295 |