Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Timothy Weichert, DO, PHD,FACOI
Internal Medicine · Traverse City, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Weichert
Dr. Timothy Weichert is an internal medicine specialist in Traverse City, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Weichert performed 3,748 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Weichert received a total of $2,420 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 142 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Weichert 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in MI
$2,420 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,748
Medicare services
Top 4% in MI for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
494 | $8 | $9 |
| 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. |
439 | $78 | $202 |
| 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. |
399 | $55 | $140 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
351 | $10 | $31 |
| 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. |
330 | $8 | $15 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
265 | $13 | $35 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
231 | $9 | $20 |
| Annual depression screening | 217 | $16 | $20 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
214 | $122 | $135 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
176 | $16 | $31 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
80 | $19 | $30 |
| 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. |
56 | $6 | $10 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
56 | $5 | $10 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
56 | $47 | $65 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
52 | $3 | $10 |
| Iron level test | 42 | $6 | $11 |
| 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. |
42 | $9 | $15 |
| 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. |
31 | $7 | $35 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
28 | $8 | $16 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
20 | $198 | $485 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
19 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
17 | $91 | $292 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 16 | $18 | $30 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
16 | $9 | $22 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
16 | $4 | $10 |
| Chronic care management, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of care coordination for patients with two or more chronic conditions. It is provided personally by a healthcare professional each calendar month. |
15 | $57 | $85 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
14 | $76 | $114 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
12 | $7 | $24 |
| 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. |
11 | $2 | $5 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
11 | $29 | $45 |
| 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. |
11 | $40 | $50 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
11 | $150 | $328 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,420
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $346/year across 7 years
Top 24% in MI for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
142
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$219
2023
$481
2022
$357
2021
$175
2020
$259
2019
$246
2018
$683
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$65
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Dexcom, Inc.
$23
Lilly USA, LLC
$19
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
Exact Sciences Corporation
$17
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
PFIZER INC.
$13
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 55.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$300
Amgen Inc.
$267
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$228
Novo Nordisk Inc
$214
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$183
ABBVIE INC.
$169
AbbVie Inc.
$137
Lilly USA, LLC
$118
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$91
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$87
Dexcom, Inc.
$86
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$48
Exact Sciences Corporation
$43
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$43
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$38
Radius Health, Inc.
$37
AbbVie, Inc.
$33
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$32
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$26
Boston Scientific Corporation
$24
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$24
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$22
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$14
Allergan Inc.
$14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 32.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · Aimovig · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREZTRI · BYSTOLIC · CHANTIX · CLOSUREFAST · ClosureFast · Cologuard Collection Kit · Creon · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Dexilant · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · EVENITY · FARXIGA · GARDASIL 9 · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LONHALA MAGNAIR · LYRICA · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Otezla · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Prolia · QULIPTA · RYBELSUS · Repatha · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SYMBICORT · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Tymlos · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · UTIBRON · Utibron · VESICARE · Victoza · XARELTO
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
106
County median income
$91,943
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Weichert is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in MI), 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. Weichert experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Weichert performed 494 blood draw (venipuncture) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Weichert receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Weichert received a total of $2,420 from 30 companies across 142 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Weichert's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Traverse City?
Dr. Weichert's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Weichert) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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