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Dr. Matthew Levine, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · New Bern, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Levine
Dr. Matthew Levine is a cardiovascular disease specialist in New Bern, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Levine performed 13,057 Medicare services across 4,552 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Levine received a total of $6,561 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 415 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. Levine 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 2% volume in NC
$6,561 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗13,057
Medicare services
Top 2% in NC for cardiovascular disease
4,552
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~687 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclisiran injection (Leqvio) for cholesterol | 7,384 | $9 | $23 |
| 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. |
567 | $10 | $103 |
| 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. |
560 | $89 | $225 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
484 | $115 | $1,409 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
317 | $43 | $140 |
| 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. |
276 | $91 | $829 |
| 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. |
275 | $63 | $161 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
258 | $86 | $150 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
192 | $92 | $250 |
| 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. |
187 | $236 | $1,293 |
| 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. |
165 | $101 | $335 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
158 | $82 | $473 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
152 | $14 | $303 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
150 | $2 | $646 |
| 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. |
142 | $61 | $177 |
| 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. |
136 | $10 | $165 |
| 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. |
133 | $46 | $436 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
127 | $38 | $421 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
115 | $134 | $958 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
109 | $19 | $275 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
106 | $8 | $20 |
| Perflutren lipid microspheres injection Injection of perflutren lipid microspheres, measured per milliliter. |
95 | $35 | $116 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
78 | $19 | $118 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
73 | $89 | $696 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
63 | $37 | $350 |
| 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. |
62 | $119 | $356 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
49 | $8 | $55 |
| 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. |
46 | $4 | $48 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
45 | $61 | $580 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
44 | $13 | $94 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
39 | $19 | $159 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
38 | $83 | $576 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
37 | $18 | $250 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
37 | $89 | $272 |
| 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. |
35 | $173 | $772 |
| 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. |
34 | $16 | $106 |
| 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. |
33 | $11 | $112 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
33 | $18 | $59 |
| 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. |
30 | $129 | $328 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
28 | $10 | $52 |
| 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. |
26 | $7 | $164 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
22 | $10 | $64 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 21 | $8 | $57 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
21 | $75 | $613 |
| 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. |
19 | $8 | $58 |
| 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. |
17 | $81 | $222 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
13 | $7 | $42 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with symptom tracking, up to 30 days This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days. It includes symptom monitoring to correlate heart activity with patient-reported events. |
13 | $6 | $56 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
13 | $113 | $885 |
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.
5.7% high complexity
72.6% medium
21.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,561
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $937/year across 7 years
Top 32% in NC for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
415
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
$6,377 (97.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$184 (2.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,333
2023
$1,359
2022
$1,170
2021
$917
2020
$593
2019
$771
2018
$418
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$309
Boston Scientific Corporation
$224
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$133
Abbott Laboratories
$110
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$107
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$99
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$59
Novo Nordisk Inc
$47
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$45
PFIZER INC.
$31
Masimo Corporation
$30
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$25
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$23
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$23
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$21
Amgen Inc.
$17
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 50.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,495
Boston Scientific Corporation
$659
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$530
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$523
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$367
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$287
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$262
Abbott Laboratories
$237
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$209
PFIZER INC.
$205
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$203
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$160
Amgen Inc.
$135
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$128
Novo Nordisk Inc
$119
HeartFlow, Inc.
$114
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$107
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$95
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
CHIESI USA, INC.
$67
Medtronic, Inc.
$56
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$50
Masimo Corporation
$46
PREVENTRIC DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
$41
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$40
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$39
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$37
AtriCure, Inc.
$36
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$28
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$25
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$23
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$20
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
GENZYME CORPORATION
$17
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$12
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 40.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (7999) SRC Undivided · AMPLATZER AMULET · AMPLATZER TALISMAN · Arcalyst · AtriCure Synergy Ablation System · BEVYXXA · BPRO BT AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CLEVIPREX 25MG/50ML · CLEVIPREX 50MG/100ML · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · CardioMEMS HF System · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · Diamondback Coronary · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FABRAZYME · FARXIGA · FFRct · FUROSCIX · HeartMate · Horizant · INJECTAFER · INSPIRE · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · KENGREAL 50MG/10ML L · KEVEYIS · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · NEXLETOL · OPSUMIT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Patient SafetyNet System · Repatha · Rybelsus · SUPERA · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · SedLine · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · TOUJEO · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · VersaCross Access Solution · WATCHDOG · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZIO XT Patch
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
18.8
County median income
$64,635
Nearest hospital
CAROLINA EAST MEDICAL CENTER
8.9 mi
8.9 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. Levine is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% 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. Levine experienced with inclisiran injection (leqvio) for cholesterol?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Levine performed 7,384 inclisiran injection (leqvio) for cholesterol 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. Levine receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Levine received a total of $6,561 from 40 companies across 415 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. Levine's costs compare to other cardiologists in New Bern?
Dr. Levine's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Levine) 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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