Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kevin Jackson, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Durham, NC
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Jackson
Dr. Kevin Jackson is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Durham, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jackson performed 1,302 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jackson received a total of $115,000 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 250 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. Jackson 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
▲ 1,302 Medicare services
$115,000 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,302
Medicare services
Bottom 37% in NC for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$96
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
265 | $85 | $255 |
| 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. |
252 | $10 | $145 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
129 | $14 | $135 |
| 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. |
103 | $113 | $390 |
| 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. |
63 | $20 | $142 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
57 | $58 | $174 |
| 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. |
42 | $697 | $4,391 |
| 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. |
39 | $26 | $257 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
37 | $54 | $249 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
35 | $79 | $272 |
| 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. |
31 | $54 | $121 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
29 | $228 | $1,645 |
| 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. |
28 | $20 | $108 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
27 | $56 | $579 |
| 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. |
26 | $68 | $172 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
22 | $541 | $3,155 |
| 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. |
21 | $135 | $344 |
| 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. |
20 | $80 | $387 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
19 | $602 | $3,290 |
| 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. |
18 | $132 | $486 |
| 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 | $1,647 |
| 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. |
13 | $68 | $330 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
11 | $61 | $967 |
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.
32.0% high complexity
2.1% medium
65.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$115,000
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $16,429/year across 7 years
Top 4% in NC for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
250
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
$581
2023
$28,443
2022
$15,544
2021
$6,696
2020
$8,858
2019
$9,982
2018
$44,898
Payments by company (2024)
Medtronic, Inc.
$431
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$118
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$18
Alcon Vision LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 97.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$41,844
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$31,334
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$22,840
Abbott Laboratories
$8,413
Boston Scientific Corporation
$7,046
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$1,193
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,151
Alcon Vision LLC
$432
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$255
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$206
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$170
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$67
Carl Zeiss Meditec Cataract Technology Inc.
$32
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$18
Top 3 companies account for 83.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · ATTAIN COMMAND + SUREVALVE · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · Amplia MRI · Attain · CARDIOBLATE CRYOFLEX · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Clareon · Claria MRI · DEXYCU · DIAMONDTEMP BIDIRECTIONAL ABLATION CATHETER · ELIQUIS · ENSITE · EP-Research Only · EYSUVIS · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · GENERAL EP · GENERAL THERAPIES · HYDRUS Microstent · HeartWare HVAD · LifeVest · MICRA · Micra · PULSESELECT · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Performa · RESONATE EL ICD VR · Reveal LINQ · SELECTSECURE · SureFix · ViewMate Intracardiac Echo · WATCHMAN · YUTIQ
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 →
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. Jackson is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Jackson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jackson performed 265 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Jackson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jackson received a total of $115,000 from 14 companies across 250 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. Jackson's costs compare to other cardiologists in Durham?
Dr. Jackson's average Medicare payment per service is $96. 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. Jackson) 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 →
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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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