Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Patrick Simpson, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Pinehurst, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Simpson
Dr. Patrick Simpson is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Pinehurst, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Simpson performed 10,717 Medicare services across 4,151 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Simpson received a total of $626,902 from 65 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1178 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Simpson 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 2% volume in NC
$626,902 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,717
Medicare services
Top 2% in NC for cardiovascular disease
4,151
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~536 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
5,270 | $0 | $1 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
809 | $68 | $432 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
527 | $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. |
527 | $5 | $40 |
| 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. |
404 | $10 | $179 |
| 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. |
240 | $51 | $348 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
201 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
199 | $8 | $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. |
184 | $17 | $56 |
| 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. |
162 | $11 | $190 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
161 | $14 | $184 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
160 | $48 | $132 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
142 | $5 | $35 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
141 | $4 | $33 |
| 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. |
131 | $57 | $170 |
| Blood potassium level test A blood test that measures the amount of potassium in your body. Potassium is an electrolyte that helps control heart and muscle function. |
121 | $5 | $30 |
| Blood sodium level test A laboratory test that measures the amount of sodium in your blood. Sodium is an electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance and nerve function. |
118 | $5 | $28 |
| 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. |
101 | $117 | $392 |
| 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. |
83 | $92 | $255 |
| 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. |
80 | $17 | $89 |
| 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. |
78 | $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. |
76 | $21 | $174 |
| 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. |
76 | $37 | $137 |
| 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. |
75 | $127 | $477 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 57 | $255 | $1,304 |
| 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. |
54 | $80 | $245 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
49 | $31 | $101 |
| 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. |
49 | $9 | $96 |
| Kidney artery catheterization for imaging A tube is inserted into the main and accessory arteries of both kidneys to allow for imaging. A radiologist reviews the images. |
48 | $169 | $4,646 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 43 | $163 | $1,040 |
| 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. |
39 | $17 | $91 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
34 | $124 | $905 |
| 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. |
30 | $6 | $40 |
| 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. |
29 | $39 | $103 |
| 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 | $394 | $2,389 |
| 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. |
24 | $41 | $233 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
23 | $37 | $152 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
21 | $19 | $87 |
| 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. |
19 | $70 | $309 |
| 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. |
18 | $9 | $250 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
16 | $16 | $90 |
| 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. |
16 | $135 | $342 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
15 | $13 | $95 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
15 | $20 | $61 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
13 | $60 | $900 |
| CT scan of abdominal aorta and leg arteries with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. |
11 | $134 | $905 |
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.
8.7% high complexity
60.5% medium
30.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$626,902
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $89,557/year across 7 years
Top 1% in NC for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
65
Companies
1,178
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$600,800 (95.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,866 (2.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$12,237 (2.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$85,046
2023
$75,757
2022
$49,842
2021
$61,805
2020
$81,039
2019
$175,046
2018
$98,368
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29,881
Lilly USA, LLC
$28,443
Boston Scientific Corporation
$24,590
Medtronic, Inc.
$329
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$202
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$165
Inari Medical, Inc.
$157
Abbott Laboratories
$141
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$132
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$128
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$116
PFIZER INC.
$108
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$76
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$66
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$53
ATRICURE, INC.
$51
Novo Nordisk Inc
$43
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$38
Amgen Inc.
$38
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$34
Celgene Corporation
$34
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$29
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$21
CORDIS US CORP.
$20
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$19
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$16
Teleflex LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 97.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$203,183
Lilly USA, LLC
$129,734
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$59,172
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$57,512
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$47,295
Boston Scientific Corporation
$41,099
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$27,124
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$23,498
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22,413
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$3,194
Abbott Laboratories
$2,197
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,334
ABIOMED
$980
PREVENTRIC DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
$935
Medtronic, Inc.
$849
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$652
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$548
Amgen Inc.
$543
PFIZER INC.
$482
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$425
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$393
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$296
Inari Medical, Inc.
$287
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$253
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$175
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$170
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$165
Lundbeck LLC
$133
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$131
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$126
EKOS Corporation
$125
Opsens Inc.
$117
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$103
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$92
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$91
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$79
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$66
ATRICURE, INC.
$65
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$61
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$56
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$54
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$51
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$50
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$46
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$45
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$43
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$38
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$38
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$36
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$36
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$34
Celgene Corporation
$34
bioMerieux
$28
AtriCure, Inc.
$20
CORDIS US CORP.
$20
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$17
ViiV Healthcare Company
$16
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
Teleflex LLC
$14
BIOTRONIK INC.
$14
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$13
B. Braun Interventional Systems Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 62.5% 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 →
The majority of payments (96%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for cardiovascular disease in NC.
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. Simpson is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NC), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% 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. Simpson experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Simpson performed 5,270 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Simpson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Simpson received a total of $626,902 from 65 companies across 1,178 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. Simpson's costs compare to other cardiologists in Pinehurst?
Dr. Simpson's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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. Simpson) 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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