Payment overview · 2025
General Payments
$23.33
1 reported records · 1 companies
Healthcare provider profile · identity verified
Michael Channing Badger, M.D.
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians|Family Medicine · GREENSBORO, NC · NPI 1124043310
Verified facts
What the public records show
CMS Open Payments records show Michael Channing Badger, M.D. received $23.33 in general payments during 2025 across 1 reported records.
Amgen Inc. accounted for 100.0% of that reported general-payment amount.
These records do not establish that a payment influenced prescribing or medical care.
Separate record types
Research & Ownership
Research Payments (direct recipient): not present in the loaded data
Associated Research Funding (for example, named PI): not present in the loaded data
Ownership / Investment: not present in the loaded data
These categories are never added into the General Payments headline. Associated research funding must not be described as money the doctor personally received unless the source record supports that conclusion.
Who paid this doctor?
Companies in 2025 General Payments
| Reported company | Canonical company | Amount | Share | Records | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen Inc. | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $23.33 | 100.0% | 1 | 2025 |
What were the payments for?
Payment categories
| Category | Amount | Records |
|---|---|---|
| Food and Beverage | $23.33 | 1 |
A meal, consulting fee, royalty, and travel payment describe different kinds of reported relationships and should not be interpreted as equivalent.
Analysis 1 · Payment-linked products
Products named in Open Payments records
Payment records were found, but the reported records did not identify a specific associated product for this analysis.
Public prescribing for products named in payments
There is no explicit payment-product set available for a Part D comparison.
The presence of the same drug in both datasets does not show that a payment caused or influenced a prescription.
Analysis 2 · Same-company prescribing overlap
Drugs reported in other payments from the same company that also appear in Medicare Part D
This analysis is independent from products named on this doctor’s individual payment records. A row appears only when the exact Open Payments reporting entity paid this doctor, that same reporting entity reported the drug or biological on at least 10 loaded General Payment records involving at least 2 distinct recipient NPIs, and this doctor has the same non-generic brand in public Part D data. This does not mean the company owns or manufactures the drug.
No publishable same-company prescribing overlap was found in the loaded Part D year. This does not mean the doctor never prescribed a drug reported elsewhere by a paying company.
These facts do not show that a payment was for the drug, that the company owns or manufactures the drug, or that a payment caused or influenced prescribing.
Public Medicare Part D data
Provider-and-drug rows loaded for 2024
| Brand | Generic | Claims | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Atorvastatin Calcium | 442 | 135 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Levothyroxine Sodium | 395 | 109 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Amlodipine Besylate | 388 | 114 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Rosuvastatin Calcium | 388 | 121 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Pantoprazole Sodium | 264 | 75 |
| Lisinopril | Lisinopril | 250 | 77 |
| Losartan Potassium | Losartan Potassium | 226 | 70 |
| Alprazolam | Alprazolam | 221 | 60 |
| Gabapentin | Gabapentin | 221 | 62 |
| Omeprazole | Omeprazole | 220 | 62 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Metoprolol Succinate | 184 | 50 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin | 162 | 47 |
| Meloxicam | Meloxicam | 155 | 43 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | Fluoxetine Hcl | 152 | 40 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Hydrochlorothiazide | 150 | 45 |
| Metformin Hcl | Metformin Hcl | 148 | 53 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Trazodone Hcl | 138 | 37 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Tamsulosin Hcl | 136 | 41 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | Pravastatin Sodium | 126 | 38 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Diclofenac Sodium | 125 | 34 |
| Furosemide | Furosemide | 121 | 35 |
| Eliquis | Apixaban | 119 | 24 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Montelukast Sodium | 111 | 33 |
| Famotidine | Famotidine | 110 | 28 |
| Bupropion Xl | Bupropion Hcl | 108 | 29 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | Albuterol Sulfate | 90 | 33 |
| Ezetimibe | Ezetimibe | 90 | 26 |
| Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | 86 | 24 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Sertraline Hcl | 83 | 28 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Tizanidine Hcl | 83 | 25 |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | Olmesartan Medoxomil | 81 | 27 |
| Carvedilol | Carvedilol | 79 | 24 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Duloxetine Hcl | 79 | 23 |
| Glipizide Er | Glipizide | 78 | 26 |
| Celecoxib | Celecoxib | 76 | 25 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Escitalopram Oxalate | 75 | 23 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | Zolpidem Tartrate | 71 | 26 |
| Clopidogrel | Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 70 | 21 |
| Jardiance | Empagliflozin | 68 | 13 |
| Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide | Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 68 | 22 |
| Allopurinol | Allopurinol | 63 | 17 |
| Fenofibrate | Fenofibrate | 63 | 19 |
| Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 60 | 20 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Metoprolol Tartrate | 60 | 20 |
| Ozempic | Semaglutide | 60 | 11 |
| Synthroid | Levothyroxine Sodium | 59 | 17 |
| Metformin Hcl Er | Metformin Hcl | 58 | 23 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | Fluticasone Propionate | 56 | 20 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 56 | 17 |
| Lantus Solostar | Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 56 | suppressed |
| Pregabalin | Pregabalin | 55 | 17 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Tramadol Hcl | 55 | 21 |
| Glimepiride | Glimepiride | 48 | 16 |
| Valsartan | Valsartan | 48 | 16 |
| Lorazepam | Lorazepam | 47 | 15 |
| Mirtazapine | Mirtazapine | 45 | suppressed |
| Clonazepam | Clonazepam | 43 | 13 |
| Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 43 | 13 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Esomeprazole Magnesium | 41 | suppressed |
| Atenolol | Atenolol | 39 | 13 |
| Vitamin D2 | Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) | 39 | 11 |
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd) | Diltiazem Hcl | 36 | 12 |
| Memantine Hcl | Memantine Hcl | 33 | suppressed |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 33 | suppressed |
| Pramipexole Dihydrochloride | Pramipexole Di-Hcl | 33 | suppressed |
| Buspirone Hcl | Buspirone Hcl | 32 | suppressed |
| Ondansetron Odt | Ondansetron | 32 | suppressed |
| Ropinirole Hcl | Ropinirole Hcl | 32 | suppressed |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er | Venlafaxine Hcl | 32 | suppressed |
| Alendronate Sodium | Alendronate Sodium | 31 | suppressed |
| Januvia | Sitagliptin Phosphate | 31 | suppressed |
| Methocarbamol | Methocarbamol | 31 | suppressed |
| Spironolactone | Spironolactone | 31 | suppressed |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Oxycodone Hcl | 30 | suppressed |
| Diphenoxylate-Atropine | Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine | 29 | suppressed |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 28 | suppressed |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Quetiapine Fumarate | 28 | suppressed |
| Prednisone | Prednisone | 27 | 18 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Triamcinolone Acetonide | 27 | 14 |
| Finasteride | Finasteride | 26 | suppressed |
| Klor-Con M20 | Potassium Chloride | 26 | suppressed |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Ondansetron Hcl | 26 | suppressed |
| Janumet Xr | Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl | 25 | suppressed |
| Nebivolol Hcl | Nebivolol Hcl | 25 | suppressed |
| Ipratropium Bromide | Ipratropium Bromide | 24 | suppressed |
| Valacyclovir | Valacyclovir Hcl | 24 | suppressed |
| Azelastine Hcl | Azelastine Hcl | 22 | 11 |
| Baclofen | Baclofen | 22 | suppressed |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Hydralazine Hcl | 22 | suppressed |
| Fluconazole | Fluconazole | 21 | suppressed |
| Testosterone Cypionate | Testosterone Cypionate | 21 | suppressed |
| Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid | Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid | 21 | suppressed |
| Donepezil Hcl | Donepezil Hcl | 20 | suppressed |
| Estradiol | Estradiol | 20 | suppressed |
| Levetiracetam | Levetiracetam | 20 | suppressed |
| Linzess | Linaclotide | 20 | suppressed |
| Xarelto | Rivaroxaban | 20 | suppressed |
| Mounjaro | Tirzepatide | 19 | suppressed |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | Doxycycline Monohydrate | 18 | 17 |
| Ketoconazole | Ketoconazole | 18 | suppressed |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | Nortriptyline Hcl | 18 | suppressed |
| Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | Olmesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 18 | suppressed |
| Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe | Butalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeine | 17 | suppressed |
| Diazepam | Diazepam | 17 | suppressed |
| Glipizide | Glipizide | 17 | suppressed |
| Ibuprofen | Ibuprofen | 17 | suppressed |
| Lamotrigine | Lamotrigine | 17 | suppressed |
| Pioglitazone Hcl | Pioglitazone Hcl | 17 | suppressed |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | Amitriptyline Hcl | 16 | suppressed |
| Basaglar Kwikpen U-100 | Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 16 | suppressed |
| Citalopram Hbr | Citalopram Hydrobromide | 16 | suppressed |
| Colchicine | Colchicine | 16 | suppressed |
| Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100 | Insulin Lispro | 16 | suppressed |
| Morphine Sulfate Er | Morphine Sulfate | 16 | suppressed |
| Trulicity | Dulaglutide | 15 | suppressed |
| Bupropion Hcl Sr | Bupropion Hcl | 14 | suppressed |
| Dexlansoprazole Dr | Dexlansoprazole | 14 | suppressed |
| Estradiol (Once Weekly) | Estradiol | 14 | suppressed |
| Fenofibrate | Fenofibrate Nanocrystallized | 14 | suppressed |
| Fluticasone-Salmeterol | Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 14 | suppressed |
| Hydrocortisone | Hydrocortisone | 14 | suppressed |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 14 | suppressed |
| Paroxetine Hcl | Paroxetine Hcl | 14 | suppressed |
| Propranolol Hcl Er | Propranolol Hcl | 14 | suppressed |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | Sumatriptan Succinate | 14 | suppressed |
| Trelegy Ellipta | Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 14 | suppressed |
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 13 | suppressed |
| Meclizine Hcl | Meclizine Hcl | 13 | suppressed |
| Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle | Pen Needle, Diabetic | 13 | suppressed |
| Torsemide | Torsemide | 13 | suppressed |
| Wixela Inhub | Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 13 | suppressed |
| Amiodarone Hcl | Amiodarone Hcl | 12 | suppressed |
| Breo Ellipta | Fluticasone/Vilanterol | 12 | suppressed |
| Cefdinir | Cefdinir | 12 | 12 |
| Cyanocobalamin Injection | Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B-12) | 12 | suppressed |
| Febuxostat | Febuxostat | 12 | suppressed |
| Irbesartan | Irbesartan | 12 | suppressed |
| Lidocaine-Prilocaine | Lidocaine/Prilocaine | 12 | suppressed |
| Neupro | Rotigotine | 12 | suppressed |
| Ramipril | Ramipril | 12 | suppressed |
| Warfarin Sodium | Warfarin Sodium | 12 | suppressed |
| Amoxicillin | Amoxicillin | 11 | 11 |
| Chlorthalidone | Chlorthalidone | 11 | suppressed |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | Doxazosin Mesylate | 11 | suppressed |
| Myrbetriq | Mirabegron | 11 | suppressed |
| Symbicort | Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 11 | suppressed |
| Topiramate | Topiramate | 11 | suppressed |
Timeline
Payment and prescribing data by year
Open Payments and Medicare Part D may refer to different years. They are shown separately rather than aligned as if they describe the same period.
| Year | General Payments | Main payer | Explicit products | Company overlaps | Part D coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23.33 · 1 records | Amgen Inc. | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Complete |
Questions to ask
Questions you could discuss with your doctor
- Are there reasonable alternatives I should understand when we discuss treatment options?
- How should I interpret the industry-payment records shown here in the context of my care?
These are general questions generated from reviewed templates. They are not personalized medical advice.
Sources and limitations
How to read this page
- Payment and Medicare prescribing data can cover different years; every comparison shows both years explicitly.
- Part D does not represent a doctor’s entire practice; it excludes many patients and is subject to CMS public-release thresholds.
- Company–drug relationships must have an auditable source, a precise relationship type, and a valid evidence period. Unresolved mappings are not published.
- Generic drug claims are not attributed to a specific manufacturer without manufacturer-level evidence.
- When a source extract is incomplete, missing rows are never treated as proof of no payments or no prescriptions.
Loaded source releases
| Dataset | Year | Publication | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS Open Payments — General Payments | 2025 | 2026-06-30 | Original source |
| Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | 2024 | 2026-05-06 | Original source |
| NPPES Data Dissemination V2 | current / reference data | 2026-08-10 | Original source |
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