Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ker Boyce, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Pinehurst, NC
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote 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. Boyce
Dr. Ker Boyce is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Pinehurst, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Boyce performed 4,801 Medicare services across 2,513 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Boyce received a total of $9,569 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 269 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. Boyce 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 9% volume in NC
$9,569 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,801
Medicare services
Top 9% in NC for cardiovascular disease
2,513
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~240 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
528 | $27 | $99 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
489 | $14 | $115 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
448 | $6 | $40 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
447 | $4 | $43 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
390 | $19 | $112 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
302 | $16 | $39 |
| 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. |
291 | $59 | $173 |
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
242 | $0 | $5 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
229 | $68 | $431 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
203 | $23 | $93 |
| 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. |
148 | $38 | $150 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
129 | $34 | $141 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
127 | $27 | $110 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
96 | $25 | $221 |
| 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. |
74 | $9 | $96 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
69 | $38 | $137 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
67 | $29 | $119 |
| 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. |
54 | $60 | $170 |
| 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. |
45 | $91 | $255 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
37 | $36 | $104 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
33 | $13 | $184 |
| 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. |
32 | $10 | $179 |
| 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. |
32 | $95 | $324 |
| 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. |
31 | $15 | $112 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A test that monitors the heart's electrical activity while the patient exercises or receives medication to increase heart rate. |
31 | $20 | $174 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
31 | $11 | $190 |
| 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. |
22 | $123 | $392 |
| 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. |
21 | $564 | $1,577 |
| 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. |
18 | $82 | $724 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
18 | $76 | $1,040 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
15 | $2 | $31 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
15 | $619 | $3,553 |
| 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. |
14 | $7 | $250 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
13 | $18 | $56 |
| 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. |
12 | $336 | $2,235 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
12 | $245 | $1,171 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
12 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
12 | $121 | $477 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
12 | $61 | $171 |
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.
50.9% high complexity
7.7% medium
41.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,569
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,367/year across 7 years
Top 25% in NC for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
269
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
$7,909 (82.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,660 (17.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,346
2023
$2,822
2022
$984
2021
$487
2020
$126
2019
$2,446
2018
$1,358
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$816
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$99
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$92
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$57
ABIOMED
$57
PFIZER INC.
$56
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$51
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$38
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$24
Inari Medical, Inc.
$22
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$19
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 74.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$4,942
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$826
Abbott Laboratories
$514
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$364
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$335
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$257
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$216
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$211
ABIOMED
$187
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$181
PFIZER INC.
$178
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$152
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$133
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$108
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$97
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$92
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$89
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$74
Medtronic, Inc.
$70
Amgen Inc.
$58
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$52
Lundbeck LLC
$52
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$51
ATRICURE, INC.
$49
AtriCure, Inc.
$36
Novo Nordisk Inc
$31
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$24
Inari Medical, Inc.
$22
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$19
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$19
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$19
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$15
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$14
BIOTRONIK INC.
$14
Cook Medical LLC
$14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Terumo Medical Corporation
$13
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$13
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 65.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · AMPLATZER · AVEIR · Accent Pacemaker · Acunav · Arcalyst · BLAZER · BRILINTA · CARDIOMEMS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CONFIRM RX · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Cook Medical Evolution · Corlanor · Diamondback Coronary · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FUROSCIX · GENERAL EP · GENERAL THERAPIES · Glidesheath · HeartMate · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · IGT_D BI · Impella · JOT DX · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LINQ II · LifeVest · MICRA · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · NA · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · Optimizer Smart System · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · QDOT MICRO Catheter · QUARTET · RESONATE · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rybelsus · S · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · Soundstar · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WAINUA · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZIO 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 (83%) 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. Boyce is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Boyce experienced with pacemaker programming, dual lead system?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Boyce performed 528 pacemaker programming, dual lead system 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. Boyce receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Boyce received a total of $9,569 from 39 companies across 269 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. Boyce's costs compare to other cardiologists in Pinehurst?
Dr. Boyce'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. Boyce) 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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