Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Rhine, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Saint Joseph, MI
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Rhine from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rhine
Dr. David Rhine is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Saint Joseph, MI, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rhine performed 972 Medicare services across 713 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rhine received a total of $8,907 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 157 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Rhine 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ 972 Medicare services
$8,907 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗972
Medicare services
Bottom 38% in MI for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
713
Unique beneficiaries
$79
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~57 Medicare services per year of practice
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
107 | $4 | $20 |
| 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. |
88 | $9 | $62 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
87 | $14 | $83 |
| 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. |
67 | $84 | $248 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
64 | $9 | $56 |
| 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. |
51 | $124 | $335 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
46 | $54 | $254 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
43 | $46 | $451 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
40 | $26 | $122 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
37 | $19 | $83 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
35 | $18 | $83 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
32 | $28 | $120 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
31 | $76 | $248 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
28 | $134 | $594 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
26 | $73 | $324 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
24 | $60 | $267 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
22 | $16 | $83 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
20 | $708 | $2,466 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
19 | $368 | $1,934 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 19 | $150 | $486 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
16 | $229 | $1,484 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $113 | $382 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
15 | $228 | $1,492 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
14 | $671 | $3,695 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $93 | $402 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
12 | $81 | $623 |
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
44.1% high complexity
0.0% medium
55.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗$8,907
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $1,484/year across 6 years
Top 25% in MI for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
157
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,876 (77.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,031 (22.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$2,636
2022
$977
2021
$441
2020
$563
2019
$911
2018
$3,379
Payments by company (2023)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,684
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$654
Abbott Laboratories
$82
Boston Scientific Corporation
$62
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$44
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
Amgen Inc.
$19
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$18
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$12
Top 3 companies account for 91.8% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$2,418
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,175
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,311
Boston Scientific Corporation
$994
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$792
Abbott Laboratories
$508
Amgen Inc.
$207
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$96
Inari Medical, Inc.
$75
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$58
Preventice Services, LLC
$52
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$51
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$51
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$31
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 66.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5027) Intact Vascular Und · (9278) Bridge · ACCOLADE · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Accent Pacemaker · Advisa · Amplia MRI · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · CAMZYOS · CARTO 3 · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CVX-300 · CareLink · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · CartoSound · Claria MRI · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · Evera · FlowTriever · GALLANT · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL - TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · IGT Devices Und · IGT_D Systems · IGT_D Therapy · JARDIANCE · LINQ II · LifeVest · MICRA · MULTAQ · Micra · OPSUMIT · Percepta · Performa · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · RELIANCE 4-FRONT · RESONATE · REVEAL LINQ · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · Vascepa · Visia AF · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · Zephyr Pacemaker
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →
Most payments (77%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
13
Per 100K population
8.5
County median income
$63,152
Nearest hospital
LAKELAND HOSPITAL, ST JOSEPH
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2023 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | 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. Rhine is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Rhine experienced with prothrombin time test (blood clotting)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rhine performed 107 prothrombin time test (blood clotting) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Rhine receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rhine received a total of $8,907 from 18 companies across 157 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Rhine's costs compare to other cardiologists in Saint Joseph?
Dr. Rhine's average Medicare payment per service is $79. 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. Rhine) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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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