Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kevin Dougherty, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Raleigh, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Dougherty
Dr. Kevin Dougherty is an internal medicine specialist in Raleigh, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dougherty performed 7,792 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 $3,587 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 242 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in NC
$3,587 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗7,792
Medicare services
Top 4% in NC for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$19
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,920 | $18 | $27 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
1,200 | $0 | $0 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
569 | $8 | $8 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
387 | $8 | $11 |
| 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. |
329 | $8 | $11 |
| 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. |
324 | $74 | $134 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 313 | $8 | $11 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
259 | $13 | $19 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
226 | $16 | $23 |
| 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. |
185 | $108 | $188 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
176 | $116 | $136 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
169 | $7 | $10 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
144 | $10 | $14 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
139 | $9 | $13 |
| 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. |
109 | $2 | $4 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
109 | $29 | $41 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
97 | $3 | $5 |
| 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. |
82 | $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. |
77 | $8 | $15 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 70 | $18 | $26 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
65 | $15 | $21 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
63 | $4 | $6 |
| Stool test for blood A laboratory test that checks a stool sample for hidden blood using a chemical reaction. This test helps detect bleeding in the digestive tract. |
53 | $4 | $5 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
52 | $29 | $30 |
| 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. |
51 | $68 | $85 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
50 | $13 | $19 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
45 | $10 | $13 |
| Iron level test | 44 | $6 | $15 |
| 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. |
44 | $9 | $15 |
| 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. |
37 | $34 | $39 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
36 | $6 | $9 |
| 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. |
35 | $22 | $36 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
33 | $38 | $47 |
| 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. |
33 | $47 | $96 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
33 | $19 | $26 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
32 | $4 | $5 |
| 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. |
25 | $6 | $8 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
25 | $5 | $8 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
21 | $7 | $15 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
18 | $5 | $8 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
14 | $4 | $6 |
| 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. |
14 | $4 | $7 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
14 | $8 | $21 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
13 | $47 | $150 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
13 | $114 | $275 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
12 | $28 | $42 |
| 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 | $300 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
11 | $42 | $74 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
11 | $25 | $26 |
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 ↗$3,587
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $512/year across 7 years
Top 21% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
242
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
$483
2023
$523
2022
$130
2021
$87
2020
$189
2019
$1,047
2018
$1,128
Payments by company (2024)
Lilly USA, LLC
$100
Novo Nordisk Inc
$95
Abbott Laboratories
$62
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$37
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$33
Amgen Inc.
$22
Eisai Inc.
$19
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$17
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$16
Phadia US Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Grifols USA, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 53.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$722
Amgen Inc.
$401
Lilly USA, LLC
$395
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$295
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$266
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$210
Abbott Laboratories
$139
PFIZER INC.
$136
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$134
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$127
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$79
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$65
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$64
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$58
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$51
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$38
Phadia US Inc.
$37
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$36
Grifols USA, LLC
$24
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$22
AbbVie Inc.
$20
Eisai Inc.
$19
Allergan Inc.
$18
Shionogi Inc
$18
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$16
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$14
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$12
Top 3 companies account for 42.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AREXVY · Aimovig · BASAGLAR · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BEXSERO · BYDUREON · CHANTIX · ELIQUIS · EVENITY · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GARDASIL · GENERAL BPH · HUMALOG · INJECTAFER · INVOKANA · ImmunoCAP · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LONHALA MAGNAIR · Leqembi · MENACTRA · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Mulpleta · Myrbetriq · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · PROCLAIM · Prolastin-C Liquid · Prolia · QULIPTA · REBYOTA · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · STEGLATRO · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRULANCE · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Truvada · UBRELVY · VESICARE · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZOSTAVAX
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
1,056
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
REX HOSPITAL
2.6 mi
2.6 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. Dougherty is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NC), with 19 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 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dougherty performed 1,920 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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 $3,587 from 32 companies across 242 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 Raleigh?
Dr. Dougherty's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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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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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