Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Herbert Strunk, DO
Cardiovascular Disease · Pinehurst, NC
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device
— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
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. Strunk 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. Strunk
Dr. Herbert Strunk is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Pinehurst, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Strunk performed 2,252 Medicare services across 1,570 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Strunk received a total of $13,386 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 726 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. Strunk 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 32% volume in NC
$13,386 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,252
Medicare services
Top 32% in NC for cardiovascular disease
1,570
Unique beneficiaries
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~113 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. |
941 | $10 | $86 |
| 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. |
757 | $85 | $293 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
123 | $139 | $803 |
| 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. |
66 | $45 | $449 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
64 | $30 | $66 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
51 | $18 | $87 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
41 | $18 | $57 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
39 | $9 | $34 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
33 | $22 | $48 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
29 | $32 | $89 |
| 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. |
19 | $8 | $34 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
19 | $19 | $61 |
| 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. |
19 | $50 | $206 |
| 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. |
18 | $110 | $379 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
17 | $163 | $800 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
16 | $33 | $76 |
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.
10.3% high complexity
3.7% medium
86.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,386
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,912/year across 7 years
Top 19% in NC for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
726
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
$13,386 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,288
2023
$2,285
2022
$1,636
2021
$1,734
2020
$1,766
2019
$1,863
2018
$1,814
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$353
Boston Scientific Corporation
$277
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$223
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$202
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$180
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$179
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$134
PFIZER INC.
$119
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$89
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
Amgen Inc.
$79
ATRICURE, INC.
$67
Celgene Corporation
$49
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$44
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$40
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$37
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$34
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$33
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$29
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 37.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,841
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$1,384
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,377
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,288
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,164
PFIZER INC.
$720
Amgen Inc.
$681
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$579
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$480
Boston Scientific Corporation
$450
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$409
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$359
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$345
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$338
Lundbeck LLC
$186
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$134
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$122
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$118
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$113
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$109
ATRICURE, INC.
$106
Lilly USA, LLC
$99
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$76
Abbott Laboratories
$68
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$66
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$60
AtriCure, Inc.
$60
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$59
Novo Nordisk Inc
$52
Celgene Corporation
$49
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$44
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$43
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$35
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$33
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$33
Baxter Healthcare
$31
Vital Connect, Inc
$29
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$29
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$26
Davol Inc.
$23
BIOTRONIK INC.
$22
Allergan Inc.
$21
Relypsa, Inc.
$19
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$17
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$15
CVRx, Inc.
$14
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 34.4% 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.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
16.5
County median income
$82,837
Nearest hospital
FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL 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. Strunk is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% 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. Strunk experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Strunk performed 941 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. Strunk receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Strunk received a total of $13,386 from 48 companies across 726 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. Strunk's costs compare to other cardiologists in Pinehurst?
Dr. Strunk's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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. Strunk) 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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