Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Richard Dougherty, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Dougherty
Dr. Richard Dougherty is an internal medicine specialist in Charlotte, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dougherty performed 3,381 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dougherty received a total of $18,282 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1077 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. Dougherty 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 11% volume in NC
$18,282 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,381
Medicare services
Top 11% in NC for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$51
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
641 | $83 | $200 |
| 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. |
256 | $9 | $75 |
| Annual depression screening | 223 | $18 | $40 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
217 | $25 | $45 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
216 | $50 | $175 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
208 | $25 | $50 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
177 | $125 | $250 |
| Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month. |
137 | $54 | $67 |
| 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. |
123 | $60 | $176 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the entire middle and lower spine to visualize the bones and structures in these areas. |
109 | $51 | $175 |
| 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. |
109 | $36 | $250 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
97 | $29 | $45 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
96 | $32 | $45 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
90 | $4 | $36 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
75 | $3 | $20 |
| 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. |
70 | $10 | $35 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
67 | $1 | $10 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
54 | $54 | $200 |
| 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. |
54 | $114 | $225 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
50 | $85 | $500 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
50 | $36 | $45 |
| 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. |
45 | $212 | $310 |
| Prostate cancer screening; digital rectal examination A physical exam where a healthcare provider inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to check the prostate gland for abnormalities. |
45 | $13 | $75 |
| 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. |
40 | $48 | $60 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
36 | $102 | $127 |
| 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. |
24 | $154 | $230 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
18 | $40 | $125 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
16 | $16 | $70 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
14 | $92 | $450 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
12 | $37 | $150 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
12 | $47 | $450 |
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.
1.5% high complexity
11.2% medium
87.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$18,282
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,612/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
54
Companies
1,077
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
$2,903
2023
$2,936
2022
$2,247
2021
$2,917
2020
$2,744
2019
$2,226
2018
$2,310
Payments by company (2024)
Novo Nordisk Inc
$394
Lilly USA, LLC
$372
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$290
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$290
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$256
Amgen Inc.
$225
ABBVIE INC.
$207
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$171
PFIZER INC.
$153
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$108
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$100
Exact Sciences Corporation
$95
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$55
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$51
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$46
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$32
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
CeQur Corporation
$21
Lundbeck LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 36.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,453
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,288
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,363
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,316
Amgen Inc.
$1,282
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,105
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$890
PFIZER INC.
$749
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$692
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$552
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$512
ABBVIE INC.
$500
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$484
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$460
AbbVie Inc.
$413
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$357
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$247
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$196
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$191
Exact Sciences Corporation
$182
Allergan, Inc.
$181
Allergan Inc.
$178
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$157
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$134
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$109
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$104
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$99
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$95
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$87
Radius Health, Inc.
$87
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$85
Mannkind Corporation
$74
Abbott Laboratories
$66
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$55
OptiNose US, Inc.
$51
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$49
AbbVie, Inc.
$48
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$45
CeQur Corporation
$41
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$38
Eisai Inc.
$37
Zyla Life Sciences
$26
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$25
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$22
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$18
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$17
Shire North American Group Inc
$17
Lundbeck LLC
$15
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$14
Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$12
Egalet US Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 33.4% 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
988
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ATRIUM HEALTH PINEVILLE
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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. Dougherty is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% 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. Dougherty experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dougherty performed 641 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Dougherty receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dougherty received a total of $18,282 from 54 companies across 1,077 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. Dougherty's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Charlotte?
Dr. Dougherty's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Dougherty) 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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