Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Pairoj Rerkpattanapipat, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Hickory, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rerkpattanapipat
Dr. Pairoj Rerkpattanapipat is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Hickory, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rerkpattanapipat performed 3,371 Medicare services across 2,308 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rerkpattanapipat received a total of $4,518 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 300 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. Rerkpattanapipat 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 19% volume in NC
$4,518 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,371
Medicare services
Top 19% in NC for cardiovascular disease
2,308
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~177 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 (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. |
506 | $60 | $173 |
| 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. |
359 | $4 | $65 |
| 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. |
323 | $10 | $87 |
| 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. |
231 | $6 | $46 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
199 | $74 | $563 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
162 | $37 | $117 |
| 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. |
142 | $85 | $255 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
140 | $42 | $112 |
| 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. |
126 | $147 | $725 |
| 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. |
125 | $59 | $171 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
115 | $8 | $21 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
104 | $37 | $97 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
92 | $83 | $770 |
| CT scan of heart with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's structure. |
87 | $62 | $165 |
| 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. |
83 | $15 | $118 |
| 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. |
83 | $10 | $183 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
77 | $30 | $79 |
| 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. |
66 | $125 | $481 |
| 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. |
65 | $116 | $392 |
| 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. |
46 | $45 | $418 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
34 | $9 | $27 |
| 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. |
26 | $65 | $335 |
| MRI of heart with and without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the heart performed both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
24 | $92 | $270 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
23 | $66 | $253 |
| 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. |
23 | $9 | $200 |
| MRI of heart blood flow An MRI scan that visualizes the flow of blood within the heart. |
20 | $9 | $26 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
19 | $14 | $36 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
16 | $35 | $199 |
| CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
14 | $81 | $228 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 14 | $217 | $944 |
| 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. |
14 | $86 | $326 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram during heart surgery An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus while surgery on the heart or major blood vessels is taking place, including a written report. |
13 | $170 | $446 |
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.
6.7% high complexity
23.1% medium
70.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,518
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $645/year across 7 years
Top 39% in NC for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
300
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
$4,518 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$559
2023
$747
2022
$712
2021
$683
2020
$186
2019
$780
2018
$852
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$134
ABIOMED
$104
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$72
Amgen Inc.
$61
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$24
ATRICURE, INC.
$20
Abbott Laboratories
$15
Novo Nordisk Inc
$14
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Top 3 companies account for 55.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$745
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$667
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$558
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$518
PFIZER INC.
$419
Abbott Laboratories
$244
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$196
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$154
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$143
ABIOMED
$104
Boston Scientific Corporation
$74
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$72
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$58
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$52
Lundbeck LLC
$48
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$37
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$33
Baxter Healthcare
$30
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$28
Novo Nordisk Inc
$28
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
ATRICURE, INC.
$20
AtriCure, Inc.
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Quidel Corporation
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$16
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Itamar Medical Inc
$12
CHF Solutions, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 43.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · Aquadex · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CardioMEMS HF System · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Impella · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LifeVest · Livalo · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · NORTHERA · NUVISION ICE CATHETER · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Repatha · Rybelsus · Triage · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · Vascepa · WATCHMAN Access System · WatchPAT · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZIO XT Patch · ZONTIVITY
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
24
Per 100K population
14.8
County median income
$64,544
Nearest hospital
CATAWBA VALLEY 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. Rerkpattanapipat is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Rerkpattanapipat experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rerkpattanapipat performed 506 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Rerkpattanapipat receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rerkpattanapipat received a total of $4,518 from 35 companies across 300 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. Rerkpattanapipat's costs compare to other cardiologists in Hickory?
Dr. Rerkpattanapipat's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Rerkpattanapipat) 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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