Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Framm, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Charlotte, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Framm
Dr. David Framm is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Charlotte, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Framm performed 5,049 Medicare services across 3,687 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Framm received a total of $697 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 40 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. Framm 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 in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in NC
$697 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,049
Medicare services
Top 8% in NC for cardiovascular disease
3,687
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~266 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
633 | $84 | $262 |
| 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. |
543 | $129 | $353 |
| 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. |
523 | $10 | $41 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
452 | $44 | $71 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
438 | $140 | $530 |
| 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. |
268 | $8 | $12 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
236 | $92 | $273 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
197 | $8 | $13 |
| 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. |
157 | $4 | $6 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
131 | $48 | $173 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
130 | $13 | $21 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
117 | $322 | $1,172 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
113 | $10 | $35 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
108 | $15 | $52 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
106 | $136 | $490 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
104 | $16 | $26 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
102 | $166 | $565 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
96 | $9 | $14 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
72 | $75 | $290 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
71 | $39 | $265 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
66 | $19 | $65 |
| Perflutren lipid microspheres injection Injection of perflutren lipid microspheres, measured per milliliter. |
62 | $36 | $62 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 52 | $150 | $504 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
51 | $29 | $46 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
46 | $100 | $228 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
38 | $65 | $254 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
27 | $124 | $462 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
25 | $53 | $211 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
21 | $134 | $473 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
19 | $16 | $63 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 17 | $8 | $13 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
17 | $27 | $110 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
11 | $6 | $23 |
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.
10.6% high complexity
28.4% medium
60.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$697
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $139/year across 5 years
Bottom 29% in NC for cardiovascular disease
15
Companies
40
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
$697 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$141
2023
$260
2022
$96
2020
$56
2019
$145
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Philips North America LLC
$45
Amgen Inc.
$39
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$31
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$26
Top 3 companies account for 81.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$195
Amgen Inc.
$87
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$82
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$57
Philips North America LLC
$45
AtriCure, Inc.
$44
Vital Connect, Inc
$40
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$32
PFIZER INC.
$24
Celgene Corporation
$16
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
MEDICOMP INC
$16
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$15
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 52.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (CK4) MCOT · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · MULTAQ · OFEV · Repatha · STELARA · TELEPATCH CARDIAC MONITOR · VITALPATCH RTM · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · ZEPOSIA · ZIO XT Patch
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| 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. Framm is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Framm experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Framm performed 633 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Framm receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Framm received a total of $697 from 15 companies across 40 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. Framm's costs compare to other cardiologists in Charlotte?
Dr. Framm's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Framm) 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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