Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Millard, MD
Interventional Cardiology · Pinehurst, NC
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Millard
Dr. Michael Millard is an interventional cardiology specialist in Pinehurst, NC, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Millard performed 3,129 Medicare services across 2,269 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Millard received a total of $8,913 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 271 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. Millard 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 18% volume in NC
$8,913 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,129
Medicare services
Top 18% in NC for interventional cardiology
2,269
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~261 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
415 | $4 | $43 |
| 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. |
415 | $5 | $40 |
| 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. |
300 | $82 | $255 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
281 | $62 | $417 |
| 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. |
166 | $144 | $972 |
| 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. |
165 | $60 | $173 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
144 | $84 | $175 |
| 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. |
101 | $30 | $297 |
| 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. |
101 | $56 | $170 |
| 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. |
94 | $100 | $392 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
80 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
75 | $36 | $137 |
| 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. |
61 | $9 | $96 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
60 | $47 | $132 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 51 | $169 | $1,040 |
| 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. |
49 | $9 | $179 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
47 | $8 | $59 |
| 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. |
42 | $10 | $65 |
| 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. |
42 | $90 | $325 |
| 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. |
40 | $65 | $309 |
| 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. |
33 | $8 | $250 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
31 | $13 | $95 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
29 | $17 | $56 |
| 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. |
28 | $392 | $2,275 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
27 | $22 | $90 |
| 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. |
27 | $14 | $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. |
27 | $18 | $174 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
25 | $34 | $89 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
21 | $38 | $152 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
18 | $6 | $40 |
| 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. |
18 | $59 | $171 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
17 | $30 | $158 |
| 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. |
14 | $125 | $477 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
13 | $10 | $77 |
| 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. |
13 | $7 | $250 |
| 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. |
12 | $14 | $91 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
12 | $16 | $90 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
12 | $17 | $61 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
12 | $51 | $309 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
11 | $18 | $85 |
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.
11.5% high complexity
23.6% medium
64.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,913
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,273/year across 7 years
Top 33% in NC for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
271
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
$8,790 (98.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$122 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,119
2023
$1,542
2022
$650
2021
$1,931
2020
$731
2019
$2,155
2018
$785
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$166
Boston Scientific Corporation
$164
Abbott Laboratories
$141
Inari Medical, Inc.
$104
Medtronic, Inc.
$84
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$80
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$76
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$68
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$59
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$21
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$19
Celgene Corporation
$18
PFIZER INC.
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
Teleflex LLC
$14
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Top 3 companies account for 42.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,452
Abbott Laboratories
$1,155
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,097
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$629
Amgen Inc.
$621
ABIOMED
$329
PFIZER INC.
$292
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$280
Penumbra, Inc.
$269
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$257
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$257
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$256
Inari Medical, Inc.
$246
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$166
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$150
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$149
Medtronic, Inc.
$139
Surmodics, Inc.
$131
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$126
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$123
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$114
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$94
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$91
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$61
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$60
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$59
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$38
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$34
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$22
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$21
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$21
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$20
Celgene Corporation
$18
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
Teleflex LLC
$14
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 41.6% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
3.9
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. Millard is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Millard experienced with routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ecg)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Millard performed 415 routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ecg) 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. Millard receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Millard received a total of $8,913 from 39 companies across 271 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. Millard's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Pinehurst?
Dr. Millard's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Millard) 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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