Specialty Directory
Neurology in Hickory, NC
Federal CMS data for 3 neurology providers practicing in Hickory, NC. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
3
Providers
Median industry payments
$4,512
3
Neurology Providers
in Hickory, NC
$4,512
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
1,047
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.
Neurology includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Neurology Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MENARD, DALE MD | 1,080 | 893 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $4,512 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (90%) | Very High |
| THOMAS, BENJAMIN M.D. | 1,047 | 961 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $5,783 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (99%) | Very High |
| FERNANDEZ-SCHMIDT, DIANA MD | 54 | 50 | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $2,472 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
Note: Neurology 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.