Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Noel Peterson, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Greenville, NC
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Speaking/Promotional
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. Peterson 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. Peterson
Dr. Noel Peterson is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Greenville, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Peterson performed 3,753 Medicare services across 3,021 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Peterson received a total of $25,698 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 689 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Peterson 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 17% volume in NC
$25,698 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,753
Medicare services
Top 17% in NC for cardiovascular disease
3,021
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
676 | $6 | $21 |
| 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. |
564 | $10 | $80 |
| 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. |
487 | $89 | $200 |
| 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. |
314 | $145 | $508 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
308 | $42 | $64 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
263 | $137 | $1,215 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
211 | $63 | $79 |
| 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. |
147 | $98 | $398 |
| 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. |
140 | $54 | $145 |
| 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. |
127 | $131 | $290 |
| 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. |
108 | $47 | $430 |
| 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. |
59 | $124 | $320 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 52 | $153 | $350 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
46 | $18 | $60 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
46 | $82 | $500 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
46 | $10 | $40 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
45 | $2 | $290 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
44 | $14 | $345 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
28 | $12 | $150 |
| 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. |
17 | $61 | $138 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
13 | $20 | $50 |
| 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. |
12 | $111 | $275 |
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.
8.9% high complexity
31.4% medium
59.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$25,698
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,671/year across 7 years
Top 14% in NC for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
689
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15,473 (60.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,225 (39.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$991
2023
$1,385
2022
$1,418
2021
$1,944
2020
$2,153
2019
$1,802
2018
$16,006
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$170
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$144
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$137
Boston Scientific Corporation
$85
Amgen Inc.
$56
Abbott Laboratories
$56
Novo Nordisk Inc
$54
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$46
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$40
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$21
CVRx, Inc.
$20
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$18
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$18
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 45.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$14,097
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,921
Abbott Laboratories
$1,028
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,027
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$947
Boston Scientific Corporation
$695
Amgen Inc.
$657
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$576
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$534
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$434
PFIZER INC.
$326
BIOTRONIK INC.
$280
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$233
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$222
Novo Nordisk Inc
$208
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$207
PREVENTRIC DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
$180
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$163
CVRx, Inc.
$162
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$160
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$150
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$139
Lundbeck LLC
$125
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$108
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$104
Baxter Healthcare
$104
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$94
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$85
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$78
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$74
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$63
Medtronic, Inc.
$49
Relypsa, Inc.
$48
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$42
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$39
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$36
GENZYME CORPORATION
$35
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
CHIESI USA, INC.
$30
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$30
Allergan Inc.
$27
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$26
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$21
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$15
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$14
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 66.3% of all-time 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 (60%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
32
Per 100K population
18.6
County median income
$58,851
Nearest hospital
ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
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. Peterson is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in NC), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 14% 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. Peterson experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Peterson performed 676 ekg interpretation and report 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. Peterson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Peterson received a total of $25,698 from 49 companies across 689 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. Peterson's costs compare to other cardiologists in Greenville?
Dr. Peterson's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Peterson) 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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About this page
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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