Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Leslie Nifong, M.D.

Optician · Greenville, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
115 HEART DR, Greenville, NC 27834
2527442187
In practice since 2014 (12 years)
NPI: 1366858086 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. Nifong 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. Nifong

Dr. Leslie Nifong is an optician specialist in Greenville, NC, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nifong performed 788 Medicare services across 733 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nifong received a total of $9,002 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 77 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Nifong 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ 788 Medicare services $9,002 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
788
Medicare services
Bottom 44% in NC for optician
733
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~66 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
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
 127 $8 $38
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
 106 $8 $18
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.
 103 $2 $20
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
 102 $10 $73
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery
A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery.
 94 $566 $7,695
Basic metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels.
 40 $8 $62
Blood creatinine level test
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function.
 37 $5 $31
Natriuretic peptide level test
A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels.
 36 $38 $136
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.
 33 $15 $86
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
 28 $10 $62
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.
 22 $139 $1,095
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
 21 $13 $89
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.
 16 $57 $160
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
 12 $16 $119
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.
 11 $90 $215
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.
11.9% high complexity
2.8% medium
85.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$9,002
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,500/year across 6 years
Top 14% in NC for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
77
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
$6,501 (72.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,500 (16.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,001 (11.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,622
2023
$1,202
2022
$175
2020
$166
2019
$3,887
2018
$1,949

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,446
ATRICURE, INC.
$102
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$40
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$20
Medistim USA, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 97.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$4,793
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$1,500
CryoLife, Inc.
$1,024
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$996
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$260
ATRICURE, INC.
$102
Corcym Inc
$87
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$39
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$38
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$34
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$32
AtriCure, Inc.
$26
Haemonetics Corporation
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
Medistim USA, Inc.
$16
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 81.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3F · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOSPHERE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM · Biocor Stented Tissue Valve · CoreValve Evolut · Da Vinci Surgical System · ECM · ECM Patch · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Freestyle · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · General - Pain Management · HeartMate · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · MiraQ · Mitra Clip system · NAVITOR · On-X · PASCAL · PERCEVAL · Pouch · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · TEG6S HEMOSTASIS SYSTEM · VASOVIEW
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 (72%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
25
Per 100K population
14.5
County median income
$58,851
Nearest hospital
ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
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. Nifong is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of NC peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Nifong experienced with complete blood count (cbc) with differential?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nifong performed 127 complete blood count (cbc) with differential 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. Nifong receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nifong received a total of $9,002 from 16 companies across 77 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. Nifong's costs compare to other opticians in Greenville?
Dr. Nifong's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Nifong) 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.

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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →