Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Russo, MD
Internal Medicine · Greensboro, 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. Russo
Dr. John Russo is an internal medicine specialist in Greensboro, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Russo performed 2,927 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Russo received a total of $8,917 from 75 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 601 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. Russo 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 13% volume in NC
$8,917 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,927
Medicare services
Top 13% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
381 | $85 | $253 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
296 | $7 | $7 |
| 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. |
248 | $8 | $18 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
242 | $10 | $24 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
207 | $16 | $80 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
175 | $13 | $30 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
162 | $122 | $257 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
157 | $10 | $22 |
| Apolipoprotein level test A blood test that measures the amount of apolipoproteins, which are proteins that bind to lipids to form lipoproteins. This test helps evaluate the levels of specific proteins involved in fat transport in the blood. |
118 | $21 | $50 |
| Annual depression screening | 108 | $17 | $36 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
104 | $9 | $70 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 80 | $17 | $36 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
74 | $29 | $67 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
74 | $29 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
71 | $72 | $85 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
68 | $19 | $42 |
| 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. |
52 | $57 | $178 |
| 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. |
46 | $51 | $84 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
43 | $8 | $19 |
| 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. |
24 | $132 | $353 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
23 | $49 | $85 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
23 | $18 | $37 |
| 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. |
21 | $22 | $65 |
| 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. |
19 | $4 | $12 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of hip, pelvis, and spine This test measures bone density in the hip, pelvis, and spine to assess bone strength. It also includes an assessment for spine fractures. |
17 | $48 | $101 |
| 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. |
17 | $39 | $103 |
| 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. |
15 | $85 | $175 |
| 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. |
13 | $6 | $38 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
13 | $5 | $22 |
| 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. |
13 | $208 | $450 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
12 | $29 | $33 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
11 | $282 | $325 |
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 ↗$8,917
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,274/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.
75
Companies
601
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
$1,530
2023
$1,548
2022
$1,629
2021
$553
2020
$623
2019
$1,377
2018
$1,658
Payments by company (2024)
Lilly USA, LLC
$197
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$137
Exact Sciences Corporation
$134
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$107
Novo Nordisk Inc
$106
ABBVIE INC.
$105
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
PFIZER INC.
$71
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$63
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$62
Radius Health, Inc.
$59
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$44
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$42
Amgen Inc.
$36
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$31
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$30
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$29
Abbott Laboratories
$24
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$21
Dexcom, Inc.
$20
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$19
Corcept Therapeutics
$19
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$18
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$16
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Tolmar, Inc.
$15
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 30.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$795
Lilly USA, LLC
$678
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$509
PFIZER INC.
$457
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$448
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$439
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$406
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$387
Radius Health, Inc.
$356
AbbVie Inc.
$321
Novo Nordisk Inc
$320
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$316
ABBVIE INC.
$299
Abbott Laboratories
$198
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$174
Exact Sciences Corporation
$161
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$155
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$137
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$128
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$125
Dexcom, Inc.
$108
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$105
AbbVie, Inc.
$99
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$95
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$85
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$76
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$74
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$68
Mannkind Corporation
$68
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$59
LIFESCAN, INC.
$53
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$51
Allergan Inc.
$50
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$49
Genentech USA, Inc.
$49
MannKind Corporation
$49
CeQur Corporation
$44
Gemini Laboratories, LLC
$43
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$42
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$40
LifeScan, Inc.
$39
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$35
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$34
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$33
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$33
Nevro Corp.
$33
Allergan, Inc.
$32
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$30
Valeritas, Inc.
$29
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$26
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Seqirus USA Inc
$20
Corium, LLC
$19
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$19
Corcept Therapeutics
$19
Neuronetics, Inc.
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$16
Senseonics, Incorporated
$16
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$16
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$15
Tolmar, Inc.
$15
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$12
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$12
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$11
Eisai Inc.
$11
Bausch Health US, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 22.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
349
County median income
$66,027
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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3.6 mi
3.6 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. Russo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% 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. Russo experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Russo performed 381 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. Russo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Russo received a total of $8,917 from 75 companies across 601 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. Russo's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Greensboro?
Dr. Russo'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. Russo) 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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