Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Sicard, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Charlotte, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
6035 FAIRVIEW RD, Charlotte, NC 28210
7042953000
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1508834847 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Sicard 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. Sicard

Dr. Michael Sicard is an otolaryngology specialist in Charlotte, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sicard performed 2,748 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sicard received a total of $15,311 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 110 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. Sicard 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.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 9% volume in NC $15,311 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,748
Medicare services
Top 9% in NC for otolaryngology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$40
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
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.
1,035 $0 $0
Allergy immunotherapy preparation
A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens.
415 $10 $32
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.
412 $92 $252
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.
168 $66 $177
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections
A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections.
130 $8 $25
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
126 $132 $424
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.
126 $113 $328
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
107 $85 $283
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
57 $70 $218
Allergen injection administration
Professional service for the administration of a single allergen injection.
43 $7 $20
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
40 $32 $100
CT scan of face, without contrast
A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye.
33 $95 $430
Endoscopic nasal polyp biopsy or removal
A procedure to remove or sample nasal polyps or tissue using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to view the nasal passages during the procedure.
25 $245 $843
Impacted earwax removal by physician
Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing.
18 $37 $99
CT scan of neck soft tissue with contrast
A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the soft tissues in the neck.
13 $95 $460
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 ↗
$15,311
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,187/year across 7 years
Top 4% in NC for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
110
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
$8,842
2023
$2,830
2022
$1,003
2021
$655
2020
$101
2019
$1,613
2018
$267

Payments by company (2024)

Neurent Medical Limited
$8,195
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$211
Optinose US, Inc.
$140
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$134
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$123
GENZYME CORPORATION
$38
Top 3 companies account for 96.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Neurent Medical Limited
$8,421
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,976
Acclarent, Inc
$922
GENZYME CORPORATION
$619
Optinose US, Inc.
$548
OptiNose US, Inc.
$501
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$447
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$364
Stryker Corporation
$349
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$219
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$211
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$134
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$125
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$120
Aerin Medical Inc.
$120
ALK-Abello, Inc
$90
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$44
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$26
Alcon Vision LLC
$25
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$22
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$17
Kaleo, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 73.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists in nearby ZIP areas
55
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ATRIUM HEALTH PINEVILLE
0.0 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. Sicard is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NC), with 20 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. Sicard experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sicard performed 1,035 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Sicard receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sicard received a total of $15,311 from 22 companies across 110 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. Sicard's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Charlotte?
Dr. Sicard's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Sicard) 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →