Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Adams, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Garner, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Adams
Dr. George Adams is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Garner, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Adams performed 2,579 Medicare services across 2,045 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Adams received a total of $3,566,767 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 819 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Adams 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 27% volume in NC
$3,566,767 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,579
Medicare services
Top 27% in NC for cardiovascular disease
2,045
Unique beneficiaries
$249
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~136 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. |
424 | $88 | $278 |
| 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. |
257 | $126 | $548 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
209 | $129 | $740 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
196 | $42 | $126 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
143 | $165 | $901 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
130 | $87 | $578 |
| 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. |
105 | $46 | $302 |
| 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. |
104 | $62 | $215 |
| 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. |
85 | $10 | $62 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
84 | $93 | $319 |
| 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. |
81 | $273 | $1,207 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 73 | $143 | $577 |
| 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. |
57 | $47 | $259 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
52 | $726 | $2,871 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 46 | $180 | $1,014 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
41 | $87 | $484 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
36 | $96 | $377 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
35 | $125 | $486 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
35 | $73 | $424 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
33 | $5,561 | $26,682 |
| 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. |
32 | $135 | $581 |
| 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. |
30 | $129 | $477 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
27 | $116 | $450 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
24 | $6,783 | $27,021 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
24 | $394 | $2,014 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
22 | $131 | $498 |
| 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. |
22 | $4 | $13 |
| 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. |
18 | $101 | $418 |
| 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. |
18 | $89 | $322 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
17 | $388 | $14,979 |
| 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. |
17 | $120 | $627 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
16 | $9 | $45 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
15 | $233 | $10,523 |
| 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. |
13 | $74 | $440 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
13 | $63 | $216 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
12 | $18 | $93 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
11 | $16 | $81 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A test that monitors the heart's electrical activity while the patient exercises or receives medication to increase heart rate. |
11 | $20 | $130 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
11 | $11 | $55 |
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.
12.2% high complexity
44.9% medium
42.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,566,767
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $509,538/year across 7 years
Top 0% in NC for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
819
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,439,530 (68.4%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$656,476 (18.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$442,396 (12.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$28,365 (0.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$920,615
2023
$655,112
2022
$589,850
2021
$799,394
2020
$175,070
2019
$305,415
2018
$121,312
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
CORDIS US CORP.
$788,569
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$108,177
Cook Incorporated
$9,900
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$6,190
CMS Imaging, Inc.
$3,386
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$2,519
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$378
Cook Medical LLC
$324
Abbott Laboratories
$263
InspireMD Ltd
$247
Surmodics, Inc.
$222
Philips North America LLC
$183
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$166
Boston Scientific Corporation
$35
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$20
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
PFIZER INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 98.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
CORDIS US CORP.
$1,870,192
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$646,800
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$215,856
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$189,381
Abbott Laboratories
$160,733
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$156,110
Cook Incorporated
$85,394
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$71,631
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$49,132
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$18,575
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$12,494
ASAHI INTECC CO., LTD.
$12,043
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$11,590
Heraeus Medical Components, LLC
$10,575
Intact Vascular, Inc.
$10,490
VentureMed Group, Inc.
$7,061
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$6,853
Integer Holdings Corporation
$6,585
Surmodics, Inc.
$6,435
Boston Scientific Corporation
$4,750
CMS Imaging, Inc.
$3,490
DeVoro Medical Inc.
$2,607
Penumbra, Inc.
$2,400
Cook Medical LLC
$1,322
Terumo Medical Corporation
$700
Mercator MedSystems, Inc.
$662
ABIOMED
$465
Medtronic, Inc.
$311
InspireMD Ltd
$272
Philips North America LLC
$183
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$180
Avantec Vascular Corporation
$166
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$149
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$123
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$104
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$104
Sirtex Medical Inc
$98
HeartFlow, Inc.
$97
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$89
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$79
Baxter Healthcare
$68
Amgen Inc.
$65
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$60
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$59
PFIZER INC.
$43
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$31
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$26
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$20
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$17
Celgene Corporation
$16
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$15
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$14
Contego Medical, Inc
$11
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 76.6% 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 →
The majority of payments (68%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for cardiovascular disease in NC.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
62
Per 100K population
5.4
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital
RALEIGH OAKS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
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 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. Adams is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in NC), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 0% of NC peers, 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. Adams experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Adams performed 424 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. Adams receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Adams received a total of $3,566,767 from 56 companies across 819 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. Adams's costs compare to other cardiologists in Garner?
Dr. Adams's average Medicare payment per service is $249. 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. Adams) 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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