Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Francis Obeng, MD
Internal Medicine · Charlotte, NC
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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Obeng
Dr. Francis Obeng is an internal medicine specialist in Charlotte, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Obeng performed 2,416 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Obeng received a total of $8,817 from 57 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 537 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. Obeng 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 16% volume in NC
$8,817 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,416
Medicare services
Top 16% in NC for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
307 | $8 | $70 |
| 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. |
176 | $74 | $230 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
160 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
160 | $55 | $200 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
149 | $36 | $150 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
134 | $35 | $175 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
124 | $1 | $70 |
| 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. |
115 | $93 | $455 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
104 | $13 | $94 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
95 | $125 | $255 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
88 | $10 | $100 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
87 | $16 | $100 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
87 | $7 | $100 |
| 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. |
86 | $7 | $97 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
78 | $0 | $200 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
68 | $0 | $20 |
| 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. |
46 | $2 | $50 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
40 | $16 | $60 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
30 | $29 | $70 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
25 | $22 | $130 |
| 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. |
25 | $113 | $300 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
25 | $73 | $200 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
23 | $75 | $100 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
19 | $41 | $100 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
19 | $62 | $150 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 18 | $18 | $114 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $135 | $669 |
| 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. |
17 | $61 | $450 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
17 | $149 | $850 |
| Nuclear medicine exhaled breath sampling A nuclear medicine procedure used to collect and analyze samples of exhaled breath. |
16 | $11 | $260 |
| Nuclear medicine study of exhaled breath A nuclear medicine test that analyzes samples of exhaled breath. The procedure involves imaging or measuring radioactive tracers within the breath samples. |
16 | $93 | $260 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
16 | $62 | $800 |
| 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. |
15 | $157 | $350 |
| Middle ear function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning. |
13 | $11 | $44 |
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.
0.7% high complexity
30.2% medium
69.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,817
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,260/year across 7 years
Top 11% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
57
Companies
537
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
$1,647
2023
$1,299
2022
$544
2021
$147
2020
$811
2019
$2,084
2018
$2,286
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$294
Novo Nordisk Inc
$285
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$271
PFIZER INC.
$133
Lilly USA, LLC
$100
Amgen Inc.
$82
Exact Sciences Corporation
$70
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$48
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Lundbeck LLC
$33
Ardelyx, Inc.
$32
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$30
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$30
Medtronic, Inc.
$27
CeQur Corporation
$17
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$17
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$16
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$15
Seqirus USA Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 51.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,661
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,637
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$563
Lilly USA, LLC
$555
PFIZER INC.
$482
ABBVIE INC.
$411
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$320
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$259
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$250
Amgen Inc.
$227
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$191
Abbott Laboratories
$188
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$171
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$169
Mannkind Corporation
$141
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$139
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$134
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$111
OptiNose US, Inc.
$110
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$85
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$76
Exact Sciences Corporation
$70
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$57
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$53
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$41
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$36
Allergan Inc.
$35
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$34
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Lundbeck LLC
$33
Ardelyx, Inc.
$32
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$30
Allergan, Inc.
$28
Medtronic, Inc.
$27
Alkermes, Inc.
$24
MannKind Corporation
$21
Medline Industries, Inc.
$20
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$20
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$19
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
CeQur Corporation
$17
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$16
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
Optinose US, Inc.
$15
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$15
Seqirus USA Inc
$14
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$14
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$13
Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Novum Pharma, LLC
$12
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$11
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$10
Top 3 companies account for 43.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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
951
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ATRIUM HEALTH PINEVILLE
5.2 mi
5.2 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. Obeng is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in NC), 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. Obeng experienced with drug injection, under skin or into muscle?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Obeng performed 307 drug injection, under skin or into muscle 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. Obeng receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Obeng received a total of $8,817 from 57 companies across 537 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. Obeng's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Charlotte?
Dr. Obeng's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Obeng) 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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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.
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