How This Provider Compares
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They performed about 6 services per patient. Here’s how this provider compares.
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Medicare reimburses office visits using a five-point scale, with five being the most intensive and costly. The chart below shows what percentage of this provider’s office visits were reimbursed at each level. A higher than average proportion of costly visits is not necessarily an indication of a problem, but it may be worth asking about.
Garland R. Moeller
Average for Internal Medicine Providers in North Carolina
Who Patients See Before and After This Provider
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This Provider's Services
CATEGORYDescription of Service |
Times Performed (or Units) | This Service's Rank | Patients | Unique Visits Per Patient |
Billed to Medicare | Payments from Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMInsertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample + Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample × Service Code: 36415Performed in an office |
2,172 times performed, 10% of his services |
1st 3rd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
749 patients got this service, 54% of his patients |
2.9 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.3) |
$43,440an average of $20 per time performed |
$6,516 an average of $3 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYComplete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, p... + Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test × Service Code: 85025Performed in an office |
1,974 times performed, 9% of his services |
2nd 7th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
714 patients got this service, 51% of his patients |
2.8 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.6) |
$78,960an average of $40 per time performed |
$21,714 an average of $11 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYKidney function blood test panel Service Code: 80069Performed in an office |
1,916 times performed, 9% of his services |
3rd 75th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
687 patients got this service, 49% of his patients |
2.8 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.9) |
$130,288an average of $68 per time performed |
$13,412 an average of $7 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYLiver function blood test panel Service Code: 80076Performed in an office |
1,754 times performed, 8% of his services |
4th 36th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
651 patients got this service, 47% of his patients |
2.7 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.6) |
$99,978an average of $57 per time performed |
$10,524 an average of $6 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYRed blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation + Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation × Service Code: 85652Performed in an office |
1,728 times performed, 8% of his services |
5th 102nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
654 patients got this service, 47% of his patients |
2.6 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.5) |
$57,024an average of $33 per time performed |
$6,912 an average of $4 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTEstablished patient office or other outpatient visit, typ... + Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes × Service Code: 99213Performed in an office |
1,717 times performed, 8% of his services |
6th 2nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
690 patients got this service, 50% of his patients |
2.5 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.1) |
$183,719an average of $107 per time performed |
$80,699 an average of $47 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYMeasurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection... + Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation × Service Code: 86140Performed in an office |
1,422 times performed, 7% of his services |
7th 206th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
558 patients got this service, 40% of his patients |
2.5 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.7) |
$110,916an average of $78 per time performed |
$9,954 an average of $7 per time performed |
DRUGSInjection, denosumab (prolia, xgeva), 1 mg Service Code: J0897Performed in an office |
1,200 times performed, 6% of his services |
8th 33rd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
15 patients got this service, 1% of his patients |
1.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.5) |
$31,200an average of $26 per time performed |
$13,200 an average of $11 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTEstablished patient office or other outpatient, visit typ... + Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes × Service Code: 99214Performed in an office |
826 times performed, 4% of his services |
9th 1st most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
433 patients got this service, 31% of his patients |
1.9 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.4) |
$128,030an average of $155 per time performed |
$57,820 an average of $70 per time performed |
RADIOLOGYBone density measurement using dedicated x-ray machine Service Code: 77080Performed in an office |
744 times performed, 3% of his services |
10th 70th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
744 patients got this service, 54% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$285,696an average of $384 per time performed |
$44,640 an average of $60 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYManual urinalysis test with examination using microscope + Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope × Service Code: 81001Performed in an office |
663 times performed, 3% of his services |
11th 31st most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
379 patients got this service, 27% of his patients |
1.7 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.4) |
$17,238an average of $26 per time performed |
$2,652 an average of $4 per time performed |
RADIOLOGYX-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views Service Code: 73130Performed in an office |
576 times performed, 3% of his services |
12th 337th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
284 patients got this service, 20% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$54,144an average of $94 per time performed |
$9,216 an average of $16 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYBlood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) Service Code: 80061Performed in an office |
494 times performed, 2% of his services |
13th 9th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
245 patients got this service, 18% of his patients |
2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.5) |
$41,002an average of $83 per time performed |
$4,940 an average of $10 per time performed |
RADIOLOGYX-ray of chest, 2 views, front and side Service Code: 71020Performed in an office |
324 times performed, 2% of his services |
14th 40th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
286 patients got this service, 21% of his patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.1) |
$37,584an average of $116 per time performed |
$4,212 an average of $13 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYBlood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) Service Code: 84443Performed in an office |
324 times performed, 2% of his services |
15th 17th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
257 patients got this service, 18% of his patients |
1.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.4) |
$28,512an average of $88 per time performed |
$7,452 an average of $23 per time performed |
PROCEDURESAdministration of influenza virus vaccine Service Code: G0008Performed in an office |
307 times performed, 1% of his services |
16th 13th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
306 patients got this service, 22% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$9,210an average of $30 per time performed |
$6,754 an average of $22 per time performed |
TEMPORARY CODESInfluenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered t... + Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older, for intramuscular use (fluvirin) × Service Code: Q2037Performed in an office |
306 times performed, 1% of his services |
17th 30th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
305 patients got this service, 22% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$7,038an average of $23 per time performed |
$4,284 an average of $14 per time performed |
DRUGSInfusion, normal saline solution , 250 cc Service Code: J7050Performed in an office |
296 times performed, 1% of his services |
18th 138th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
33 patients got this service, 2% of his patients |
4.4 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.7) |
$6,808an average of $23 per time performed |
$0 an average of $0 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYCreatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level Service Code: 82550Performed in an office |
241 times performed, 1% of his services |
19th 79th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
195 patients got this service, 14% of his patients |
1.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.6) |
$8,194an average of $34 per time performed |
$964 an average of $4 per time performed |
DRUGSInjection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg Service Code: J3420Performed in an office |
235 times performed, 1% of his services |
20th 35th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
51 patients got this service, 4% of his patients |
4.6 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 4.7) |
$2,350an average of $10 per time performed |
$0 an average of $0 per time performed |
DRUGSInjection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg Service Code: J1040Performed in an office |
214 times performed, 1% of his services |
21st 83rd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
148 patients got this service, 11% of his patients |
1.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.4) |
$3,424an average of $16 per time performed |
$1,070 an average of $5 per time performed |
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMAspiration and/or injection of large joint or joint capsule + Aspiration and/or injection of large joint or joint capsule × Service Code: 20610Performed in an office |
193 times performed, 0.9% of his services |
22nd 100th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
122 patients got this service, 9% of his patients |
1.6 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.4) |
$36,284an average of $188 per time performed |
$9,071 an average of $47 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYService Code: 83036Performed in an office |
188 times performed, 0.88% of his services |
23rd 12th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
96 patients got this service, 7% of his patients |
2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.8) |
$10,904an average of $58 per time performed |
$2,632 an average of $14 per time performed |
MEDICINEInjection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, di... + Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention × Service Code: 96372Performed in an office |
179 times performed, 0.84% of his services |
24th 18th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
33 patients got this service, 2% of his patients |
5.4 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 3) |
$8,950an average of $50 per time performed |
$2,864 an average of $16 per time performed |
MEDICINEInfusion of chemotherapy into a vein up to 1 hour Service Code: 96413Performed in an office |
134 times performed, 0.63% of his services |
25th 192nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
20 patients got this service, 1% of his patients |
6.7 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 4.2) |
$62,310an average of $465 per time performed |
$13,132 an average of $98 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYService Code: 84550Performed in an office |
120 times performed, 0.56% of his services |
26th 90th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
65 patients got this service, 5% of his patients |
1.8 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.4) |
$3,120an average of $26 per time performed |
$360 an average of $3 per time performed |
RADIOLOGYX-ray of both knees, standing, front to back view Service Code: 73565Performed in an office |
114 times performed, 0.53% of his services |
27th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in NC perform this service |
112 patients got this service, 8% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$10,260an average of $90 per time performed |
$2,052 an average of $18 per time performed |
RADIOLOGYX-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views Service Code: 73630Performed in an office |
114 times performed, 0.53% of his services |
28th 349th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
56 patients got this service, 4% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$10,830an average of $95 per time performed |
$1,938 an average of $17 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTNew patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 4... + New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 45 minutes × Service Code: 99204Performed in an office |
102 times performed, 0.48% of his services |
29th 66th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
102 patients got this service, 7% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$26,316an average of $258 per time performed |
$11,730 an average of $115 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYService Code: 86580Performed in an office |
97 times performed, 0.45% of his services |
30th 346th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
96 patients got this service, 7% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.1) |
$3,104an average of $32 per time performed |
$485 an average of $5 per time performed |
MEDICINEInfusion of chemotherapy into a vein Service Code: 96415Performed in an office |
83 times performed, 0.39% of his services |
31st 252nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
15 patients got this service, 1% of his patients |
5.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 3.3) |
$10,043an average of $121 per time performed |
$1,909 an average of $23 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYFerritin (blood protein) level Service Code: 82728Performed in an office |
81 times performed, 0.38% of his services |
32nd 92nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
60 patients got this service, 4% of his patients |
1.4 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.4) |
$6,075an average of $75 per time performed |
$1,539 an average of $19 per time performed |
RADIOLOGYX-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views Service Code: 73030Performed in an office |
70 times performed, 0.33% of his services |
33rd 279th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
35 patients got this service, 3% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$8,050an average of $115 per time performed |
$1,050 an average of $15 per time performed |
DRUGSInjection, zoledronic acid (reclast), 1 mg Service Code: J3488Performed in an office |
65 times performed, 0.3% of his services |
34th 124th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
13 patients got this service, 0.94% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$29,250an average of $450 per time performed |
$11,570 an average of $178 per time performed |
RADIOLOGYX-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views Service Code: 72110Performed in an office |
57 times performed, 0.27% of his services |
35th 255th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
56 patients got this service, 4% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$9,462an average of $166 per time performed |
$1,425 an average of $25 per time performed |
RADIOLOGYX-ray of both hips minimum 2 views Service Code: 73520Performed in an office |
54 times performed, 0.25% of his services |
36th 551st most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
53 patients got this service, 4% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$6,750an average of $125 per time performed |
$1,080 an average of $20 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYService Code: 85610Performed in an office |
44 times performed, 0.21% of his services |
37th 8th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
17 patients got this service, 1% of his patients |
2.6 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 5.5) |
$1,408an average of $32 per time performed |
$264 an average of $6 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYCyanocobalamin (vitamin b-12) level Service Code: 82607Performed in an office |
41 times performed, 0.19% of his services |
38th 82nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
41 patients got this service, 3% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.2) |
$3,567an average of $87 per time performed |
$861 an average of $21 per time performed |
MEDICINEUltrasound scanning of blood flow (outside the brain) on ... + Ultrasound scanning of blood flow (outside the brain) on both sides of head and neck × Service Code: 93880Performed in an office |
30 times performed, 0.14% of his services |
39th 114th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
30 patients got this service, 2% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$22,830an average of $761 per time performed |
$3,120 an average of $104 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYService Code: 82746Performed in an office |
29 times performed, 0.14% of his services |
40th 145th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
29 patients got this service, 2% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.5) |
$2,465an average of $85 per time performed |
$609 an average of $21 per time performed |
RADIOLOGYService Code: 76700Performed in an office |
20 times performed, 0.09% of his services |
41st 228th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
20 patients got this service, 1% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$7,380an average of $369 per time performed |
$1,260 an average of $63 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYService Code: 85044Performed in an office |
20 times performed, 0.09% of his services |
42nd 502nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
20 patients got this service, 1% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.1) |
$540an average of $27 per time performed |
$120 an average of $6 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYService Code: 87086Performed in an office |
18 times performed, 0.08% of his services |
43rd 126th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
18 patients got this service, 1% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.4) |
$936an average of $52 per time performed |
$198 an average of $11 per time performed |
MEDICINERoutine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretat... + Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report × Service Code: 93000Performed in an office |
17 times performed, 0.08% of his services |
44th 23rd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
17 patients got this service, 1% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.1) |
$1,751an average of $103 per time performed |
$204 an average of $12 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTEstablished patient office or other outpatient visit, typ... + Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes × Service Code: 99212Performed in an office |
15 times performed, 0.07% of his services |
45th 38th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
13 patients got this service, 0.94% of his patients |
1.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.8) |
$1,260an average of $84 per time performed |
$450 an average of $30 per time performed |
PROCEDURESProstate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test... + Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa) × Service Code: G0103Performed in an office |
15 times performed, 0.07% of his services |
46th 72nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
15 patients got this service, 1% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$450an average of $30 per time performed |
$390 an average of $26 per time performed |
RADIOLOGYX-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views Service Code: 72050Performed in an office |
14 times performed, 0.07% of his services |
47th 358th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
14 patients got this service, 1% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$2,170an average of $155 per time performed |
$350 an average of $25 per time performed |
MEDICINEInfusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosi... + Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis up to 1 hour × Service Code: 96365Performed in an office |
14 times performed, 0.07% of his services |
48th 167th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
14 patients got this service, 1% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.5) |
$3,150an average of $225 per time performed |
$616 an average of $44 per time performed |
RADIOLOGYService Code: 76645Performed in an office |
12 times performed, 0.06% of his services |
49th 472nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
11 patients got this service, 0.79% of his patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.1) |
$2,340an average of $195 per time performed |
$552 an average of $46 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYBlood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals Service Code: 80053Performed in an office |
12 times performed, 0.06% of his services |
50th 10th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
11 patients got this service, 0.79% of his patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.5) |
$768an average of $64 per time performed |
$132 an average of $11 per time performed |
PROCEDURESDiagnostic mammography, producing direct digital image, u... + Diagnostic mammography, producing direct digital image, unilateral, all views × Service Code: G0206Performed in an office |
12 times performed, 0.06% of his services |
51st 404th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
12 patients got this service, 0.86% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.1) |
$2,100an average of $175 per time performed |
$876 an average of $73 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYEvaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal,... + Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral) × Service Code: 87184Performed in an office |
11 times performed, 0.05% of his services |
52nd 310th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
11 patients got this service, 0.79% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.3) |
$484an average of $44 per time performed |
$110 an average of $10 per time performed |
Sources: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, American Medical Association
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Notes: This provider has a self-reported specialty of "Rheumatology." In some cases the self-reported specialty may differ from the specialty listed above, which comes from Medicare. Medicare redacted this data for any services provided to fewer than 11 patients.
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