Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Elizabeth Restino, M.D.
Emergency Medicine · Denver, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Restino 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. Restino
Dr. Elizabeth Restino is an emergency medicine specialist in Denver, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Restino performed 2,815 Medicare services across 1,557 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Restino received a total of $8,573 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 508 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in emergency medicine. 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. Restino 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 in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in NC
$8,573 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,815
Medicare services
Top 1% in NC for emergency medicine
1,557
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~141 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. |
885 | $82 | $253 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
659 | $6 | $6 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
224 | $122 | $257 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
166 | $1 | $5 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
113 | $29 | $77 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
109 | $72 | $166 |
| 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. |
83 | $55 | $178 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
70 | $10 | $47 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
62 | $2 | $7 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
45 | $29 | $80 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
41 | $16 | $65 |
| 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. |
40 | $9 | $33 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
39 | $282 | $318 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
39 | $29 | $77 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
37 | $9 | $24 |
| 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. |
36 | $126 | $351 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
36 | $150 | $401 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
32 | $45 | $127 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
24 | $46 | $176 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
24 | $14 | $31 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
14 | $26 | $68 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
13 | $6 | $13 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
12 | $157 | $381 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
12 | $7 | $29 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,573
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,225/year across 7 years
Top 2% in NC for emergency medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
508
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
$8,485 (99.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$88 (1.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,549
2023
$1,346
2022
$1,361
2021
$1,311
2020
$1,075
2019
$975
2018
$956
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$170
Novo Nordisk Inc
$166
ABBVIE INC.
$154
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$151
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$146
PFIZER INC.
$132
Boston Scientific Corporation
$103
Abbott Laboratories
$75
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$73
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$66
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$52
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$43
Lilly USA, LLC
$39
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$34
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$33
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$20
Exact Sciences Corporation
$19
Organon Llc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 31.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,120
PFIZER INC.
$686
Amgen Inc.
$612
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$592
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$534
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$471
ABBVIE INC.
$378
Lilly USA, LLC
$376
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$301
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$267
Abbott Laboratories
$256
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$209
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$197
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$187
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$180
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$172
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$160
Allergan Inc.
$139
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$130
AbbVie Inc.
$129
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$121
Boston Scientific Corporation
$103
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$100
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$94
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$88
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$70
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$70
Corcept Therapeutics
$67
Exact Sciences Corporation
$63
Shire North American Group Inc
$55
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$55
Allergan, Inc.
$55
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$52
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
EISAI INC.
$36
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
ITI, Inc.
$29
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Eisai Inc.
$23
Medtronic, Inc.
$23
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$21
Dexcom, Inc.
$21
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$17
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$17
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$16
Kaleo, Inc.
$16
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$15
Organon Llc
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Valeritas, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 28.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for emergency medicine in NC.
Geographic Context
Emergency medicines within 10 mi
270
Per 100K population
298.8
County median income
$78,490
Nearest hospital
DUKE HEALTH LAKE NORMAN HOSPITAL
8.9 mi
8.9 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 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. Restino is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of NC peers, 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. Restino experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Restino performed 885 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. Restino receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Restino received a total of $8,573 from 53 companies across 508 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. Restino's costs compare to other emergency medicines in Denver?
Dr. Restino's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Restino) 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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