Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stephanie Elkins, M.D.
Family Medicine · Mooresville, 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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Elkins 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. Elkins
Dr. Stephanie Elkins is a family medicine specialist in Mooresville, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Elkins performed 1,330 Medicare services across 1,050 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Elkins received a total of $12,332 from 78 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 783 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. Elkins 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 21% volume in NC
$12,332 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,330
Medicare services
Top 21% in NC for family medicine
1,050
Unique beneficiaries
$70
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
336 | $57 | $188 |
| 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. |
293 | $79 | $291 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
199 | $122 | $245 |
| 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. |
43 | $6 | $30 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
43 | $5 | $27 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
34 | $50 | $79 |
| 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. |
29 | $17 | $73 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
29 | $29 | $121 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
27 | $3 | $17 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
27 | $282 | $742 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
27 | $29 | $59 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
24 | $29 | $56 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
23 | $76 | $178 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
23 | $58 | $341 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
23 | $157 | $358 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
23 | $5 | $50 |
| 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. |
22 | $2 | $12 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
21 | $149 | $370 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
18 | $12 | $45 |
| Influenza virus nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid technology to detect multiple types of influenza virus. |
18 | $94 | $145 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
13 | $20 | $92 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $25 | $98 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
12 | $154 | $387 |
| 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. |
11 | $10 | $93 |
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 2024 ↗$12,332
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,762/year across 7 years
Top 3% in NC for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
78
Companies
783
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
$12,308 (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
$2,257
2023
$2,337
2022
$2,032
2021
$1,751
2020
$1,108
2019
$1,025
2018
$1,822
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$317
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$315
ABBVIE INC.
$236
PFIZER INC.
$161
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$155
Lilly USA, LLC
$137
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$131
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$95
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$87
Amgen Inc.
$83
Abbott Laboratories
$72
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$68
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$47
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$37
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$35
Lundbeck LLC
$32
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$29
Exact Sciences Corporation
$27
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$24
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$23
ABIOMED
$22
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$18
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$17
Ardelyx, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 38.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,378
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,126
PFIZER INC.
$1,032
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$880
ABBVIE INC.
$615
Amgen Inc.
$530
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$527
Lilly USA, LLC
$505
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$429
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$322
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$267
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$259
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$258
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$250
AbbVie Inc.
$233
Abbott Laboratories
$225
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$146
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$144
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$140
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$138
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$132
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$132
Eisai Inc.
$125
Lundbeck LLC
$124
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$118
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$102
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$100
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$92
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$91
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$91
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$90
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$89
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$87
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$73
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$70
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$68
Shire North American Group Inc
$68
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$67
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$67
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$65
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$60
Hologic, LLC
$48
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$47
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$44
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$43
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$42
Dexcom, Inc.
$40
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Exact Sciences Corporation
$40
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$37
EISAI INC.
$37
Almatica Pharma LLC
$35
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$34
AbbVie, Inc.
$34
Genentech USA, Inc.
$32
Bausch Health US, LLC
$29
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$27
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$23
Corium, LLC
$23
ABIOMED
$22
Organon LLC
$19
Phadia US Inc.
$19
Tolmar, Inc.
$17
Greer Laboratories, Inc.
$17
Ardelyx, Inc.
$16
Tris Pharma Inc
$16
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$15
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$14
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$14
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$14
Kaleo, Inc.
$13
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$13
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$13
DERMIRA, INC.
$13
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 28.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in NC.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
457
Per 100K population
238.3
County median income
$78,678
Nearest hospital
DUKE HEALTH LAKE NORMAN 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 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. Elkins is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Elkins experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Elkins performed 336 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. Elkins receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Elkins received a total of $12,332 from 78 companies across 783 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. Elkins's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Mooresville?
Dr. Elkins's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Elkins) 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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