Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Arlene Hallegado, M.D.
Family Medicine · Jacksonville, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hallegado 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. Hallegado
Dr. Arlene Hallegado is a family medicine specialist in Jacksonville, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hallegado performed 1,987 Medicare services across 1,521 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hallegado received a total of $4,307 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 306 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Hallegado 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 13% volume in NC
$4,307 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,987
Medicare services
Top 13% in NC for family medicine
1,521
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~105 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. |
435 | $74 | $210 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
275 | $8 | $25 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
158 | $13 | $45 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
146 | $10 | $60 |
| 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. |
144 | $2 | $16 |
| 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. |
143 | $8 | $40 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
134 | $16 | $60 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
127 | $9 | $35 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
104 | $14 | $50 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
71 | $29 | $75 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
42 | $6 | $20 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
42 | $122 | $285 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
35 | $35 | $279 |
| 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. |
35 | $88 | $320 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
23 | $22 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
23 | $29 | $55 |
| 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. |
22 | $47 | $150 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 16 | $18 | $45 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
12 | $29 | $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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗$4,307
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $718/year across 6 years
Top 11% in NC for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
306
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
$4,271 (99.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$35 (0.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$571
2022
$473
2021
$456
2020
$308
2019
$1,251
2018
$1,248
Payments by company (2023)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$139
Novo Nordisk Inc
$80
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$60
Medtronic, Inc.
$42
Lilly USA, LLC
$40
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$35
Exact Sciences Corporation
$35
SI-BONE, INC.
$23
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$19
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
PFIZER INC.
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Top 3 companies account for 48.9% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$804
Novo Nordisk Inc
$514
Lilly USA, LLC
$339
Amgen Inc.
$280
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$276
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$207
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$204
ABBVIE INC.
$170
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$164
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$148
Grifols USA, LLC
$143
PFIZER INC.
$139
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$109
Boston Scientific Corporation
$76
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$70
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$59
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$53
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$52
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$49
Medtronic, Inc.
$42
Horizon Pharma plc
$40
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$36
EISAI INC.
$35
Exact Sciences Corporation
$35
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$30
Lundbeck LLC
$24
SI-BONE, INC.
$23
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$19
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Abbott Laboratories
$13
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
MannKind Corporation
$12
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$12
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
Allergan Inc.
$12
Genentech USA, Inc.
$11
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$11
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 38.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · APRISO · Aimovig · AirDuo Digihaler · Amitiza · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · BRILINTA · Belviq · CHANTIX · CONTRAVE · Cologuard Collection Kit · DIFICID · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · Edarbi · FARXIGA · Horizant · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) · LATUDA · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LYRICA · Linzess · MOUNJARO · Myrbetriq · NORTHERA · NURTEC ODT · NUVARING · Otezla · Ozempic · PREVNAR - 13 · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prolastin-C · Prolastin-C Liquid · QULIPTA · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STEGLATRO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULANCE · TRULICITY · Trintellix · Trulance · UBRELVY · VIMOVO · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Victoza · Vyvanse · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xofluza
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
134
Per 100K population
64.3
County median income
$64,568
Nearest hospital
ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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 2023 |
| 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. Hallegado is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% 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. Hallegado experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hallegado performed 435 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. Hallegado receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hallegado received a total of $4,307 from 41 companies across 306 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. Hallegado's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Jacksonville?
Dr. Hallegado's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Hallegado) 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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