Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mihai Croitoru, MD FACC
Cardiovascular Disease · Greensboro, NC
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Croitoru
Dr. Mihai Croitoru is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Greensboro, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Croitoru performed 1,930 Medicare services across 1,167 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Croitoru received a total of $9,773 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 451 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. Croitoru 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 38% volume in NC
$9,773 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,930
Medicare services
Top 38% in NC for cardiovascular disease
1,167
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~96 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
276 | $13 | $101 |
| 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. |
253 | $78 | $261 |
| 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. |
245 | $18 | $107 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
178 | $8 | $40 |
| 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. |
117 | $9 | $79 |
| 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. |
109 | $17 | $86 |
| 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. |
103 | $42 | $149 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
73 | $6 | $29 |
| 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. |
64 | $4 | $16 |
| 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. |
56 | $90 | $260 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
52 | $7 | $39 |
| 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. |
44 | $23 | $193 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
42 | $2 | $61 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
32 | $19 | $78 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 31 | $9 | $175 |
| 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. |
28 | $10 | $45 |
| 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. |
27 | $60 | $180 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
26 | $5 | $29 |
| 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. |
24 | $58 | $280 |
| 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. |
23 | $103 | $395 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
20 | $81 | $325 |
| 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. |
20 | $120 | $350 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
18 | $13 | $57 |
| 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. |
15 | $132 | $495 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
14 | $77 | $786 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
14 | $131 | $742 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
13 | $12 | $65 |
| 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. |
13 | $99 | $335 |
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.
32.3% high complexity
9.2% medium
58.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,773
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,396/year across 7 years
Top 25% in NC for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
451
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
$9,749 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$24 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$996
2023
$1,149
2022
$1,281
2021
$776
2020
$315
2019
$3,752
2018
$1,503
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$150
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$137
PFIZER INC.
$131
Boston Scientific Corporation
$109
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$90
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$54
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
ABIOMED
$47
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$28
Abbott Laboratories
$22
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$18
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$16
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$14
Top 3 companies account for 42.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$2,493
Amgen Inc.
$1,477
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$673
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$662
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$638
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$572
Boston Scientific Corporation
$480
PFIZER INC.
$397
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$333
Medtronic, Inc.
$265
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$255
Lundbeck LLC
$218
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$138
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$131
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$113
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$105
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$93
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$90
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$58
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$49
ABIOMED
$47
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$46
BIOTRONIK INC.
$44
CVRx, Inc.
$31
Teleflex LLC
$28
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$23
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$23
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$18
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$17
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$14
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$14
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$12
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 47.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · BRILINTA · BYDUREON · Barostim Neo System · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Ellipse ICD · FARXIGA · Fortify Assura · Impella · JARDIANCE · JUXTAPID · KENGREAL · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LOKELMA · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Livalo · MULTAQ · Micra · Mitra Clip system · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · PASCAL · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · REVEAL LINQ · Ranexa · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · TRAPLINER · TURNPIKE · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WAINUA · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · ZIO XT Patch · Zio monitor
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.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
64
Per 100K population
11.8
County median income
$66,027
Nearest hospital
MOSES H. CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, THE
3.4 mi
3.4 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. Croitoru is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Croitoru experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Croitoru performed 276 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days 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. Croitoru receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Croitoru received a total of $9,773 from 38 companies across 451 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. Croitoru's costs compare to other cardiologists in Greensboro?
Dr. Croitoru's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Croitoru) 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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