Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Scott Sample, DO
Interventional Cardiology · New Bern, NC
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac
— Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sample
Dr. Scott Sample is an interventional cardiology specialist in New Bern, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sample performed 2,503 Medicare services across 2,083 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sample received a total of $6,648 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 179 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Sample 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 27% volume in NC
$6,648 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,503
Medicare services
Top 27% in NC for interventional cardiology
2,083
Unique beneficiaries
$104
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~132 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
348 | $10 | $103 |
| 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. |
299 | $10 | $165 |
| 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. |
224 | $65 | $160 |
| 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. |
218 | $94 | $222 |
| 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. |
152 | $130 | $327 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 134 | $184 | $3,402 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
128 | $100 | $1,323 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
92 | $43 | $140 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
88 | $364 | $3,952 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
73 | $88 | $150 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 71 | $259 | $5,561 |
| 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. |
51 | $4 | $48 |
| 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. |
46 | $265 | $1,327 |
| 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. |
42 | $48 | $436 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
42 | $17 | $59 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
39 | $567 | $6,050 |
| 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. |
36 | $92 | $243 |
| 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. |
29 | $101 | $333 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 27 | $218 | $4,665 |
| 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. |
27 | $89 | $262 |
| Cerebral embolic protection device placement and removal A catheter-based procedure to place a device in the brain to prevent embolisms, followed by its removal, using imaging guidance. |
26 | $101 | $906 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
26 | $20 | $275 |
| Perflutren lipid microspheres injection Injection of perflutren lipid microspheres, measured per milliliter. |
26 | $32 | $116 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
25 | $24 | $176 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
23 | $580 | $3,908 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
20 | $83 | $473 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
19 | $14 | $301 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
18 | $2 | $619 |
| 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. |
16 | $173 | $746 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 16 | $154 | $435 |
| 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. |
15 | $83 | $576 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
15 | $71 | $766 |
| 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. |
15 | $135 | $473 |
| Coronary artery stent placement with balloon dilation A procedure to remove plaque buildup from a single coronary artery or branch, followed by balloon dilation and insertion of a stent to keep the artery open. |
14 | $459 | $4,422 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
14 | $18 | $250 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
13 | $393 | $3,050 |
| Stent placement and plaque removal in one vessel A procedure to clear plaque and blood clots from a single blood vessel, followed by the insertion of a stent and/or balloon dilation to keep the vessel open. |
13 | $495 | $4,431 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
12 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
11 | $122 | $361 |
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.
20.6% high complexity
13.3% medium
66.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,648
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $950/year across 7 years
Top 39% in NC for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
179
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
$6,144 (92.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$504 (7.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$949
2023
$1,180
2022
$804
2021
$617
2020
$159
2019
$387
2018
$2,551
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$284
ABIOMED
$280
Abbott Laboratories
$145
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$103
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$55
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$48
PFIZER INC.
$17
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 74.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$2,902
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,376
Abbott Laboratories
$669
ABIOMED
$535
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$163
Medtronic, Inc.
$133
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$126
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$117
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$113
Acacia Pharma Inc
$100
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$71
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$44
PFIZER INC.
$35
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$31
Novo Nordisk Inc
$30
Terumo Medical Corporation
$24
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$18
CHIESI USA, INC.
$16
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$16
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Teleflex LLC
$15
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$15
AtriCure, Inc.
$14
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$13
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$12
ATRICURE, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 74.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(7999) SRC Undivided · ACCOLADE SR · ALPHAVAC · AMPLATZER AMULET · AMPLATZER TALISMAN · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Advisa · BYFAVO · CAMZYOS · CLEVIPREX 25MG/50ML · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · DIAMONDBACK CORONARY · Diamondback Coronary · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · General - Therapies · Impella · JARDIANCE · LANGSTON · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · NA · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · Ozempic · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SUPERA · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · TR BAND · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · VersaCross Access Solution · WATCHDOG · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · WINREVAIR · 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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
1.0
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. Sample is an electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% 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. Sample experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sample performed 348 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Sample receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sample received a total of $6,648 from 28 companies across 179 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. Sample's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in New Bern?
Dr. Sample's average Medicare payment per service is $104. 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. Sample) 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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