Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Gillespie, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Sanford, 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. Gillespie
Dr. Michael Gillespie is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Sanford, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gillespie performed 6,422 Medicare services across 3,755 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gillespie received a total of $13,160 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 624 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. Gillespie 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 5% volume in NC
$13,160 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,422
Medicare services
Top 5% in NC for cardiovascular disease
3,755
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~338 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
792 | $86 | $255 |
| 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. |
517 | $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. |
508 | $4 | $43 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
476 | $44 | $132 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
400 | $8 | $20 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
336 | $8 | $29 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
328 | $70 | $445 |
| 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. |
319 | $4 | $33 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
316 | $88 | $175 |
| 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. |
313 | $162 | $1,069 |
| 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. |
262 | $59 | $173 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
205 | $8 | $59 |
| 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. |
169 | $20 | $174 |
| 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. |
168 | $15 | $112 |
| 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. |
168 | $10 | $179 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
138 | $8 | $40 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
120 | $13 | $95 |
| 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. |
105 | $60 | $387 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
97 | $16 | $90 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 79 | $8 | $57 |
| 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. |
65 | $5 | $88 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
58 | $10 | $77 |
| 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. |
53 | $27 | $122 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
50 | $33 | $128 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
44 | $13 | $184 |
| 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. |
42 | $12 | $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. |
42 | $99 | $392 |
| 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. |
32 | $15 | $91 |
| 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. |
29 | $38 | $104 |
| 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. |
27 | $121 | $477 |
| Coagulation assessment blood test A blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. The sample can be plasma or whole blood. |
21 | $6 | $38 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
21 | $39 | $199 |
| 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. |
20 | $9 | $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. |
20 | $17 | $56 |
| 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. |
20 | $116 | $342 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
14 | $4 | $28 |
| Red blood cell concentration measurement A laboratory test that measures the concentration of red blood cells in the blood. |
13 | $2 | $20 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
12 | $9 | $79 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
12 | $2 | $20 |
| Coagulation function measurement, d-dimer; quantitative | 11 | $10 | $95 |
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.
5.1% high complexity
28.6% medium
66.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,160
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,880/year across 7 years
Top 20% in NC for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
624
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
$13,087 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$73 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,342
2023
$2,118
2022
$1,855
2021
$1,789
2020
$852
2019
$1,908
2018
$2,296
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$481
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$312
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$302
Novo Nordisk Inc
$180
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$162
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$135
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$111
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$98
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$75
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$70
Amgen Inc.
$68
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$56
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$52
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
PFIZER INC.
$35
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$32
Celgene Corporation
$26
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$23
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$17
GENZYME CORPORATION
$15
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 46.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,393
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,287
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,269
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$853
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$809
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$733
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$703
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$679
Novo Nordisk Inc
$583
Boston Scientific Corporation
$522
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$497
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$375
PFIZER INC.
$365
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$353
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$298
Abbott Laboratories
$263
Amgen Inc.
$246
BIOTRONIK INC.
$235
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$199
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$155
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$134
Lundbeck LLC
$112
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$110
GENZYME CORPORATION
$103
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$94
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$77
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$74
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$59
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$52
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$36
Cook Medical LLC
$34
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$32
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$31
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$29
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$28
Celgene Corporation
$26
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$23
Terumo Medical Corporation
$19
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
AtriCure, Inc.
$13
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$13
United Therapeutics Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 30.0% 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
Cardiologists within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
15.5
County median income
$63,060
Nearest hospital
CENTRAL CAROLINA 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. Gillespie is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of NC peers, 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. Gillespie experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gillespie performed 792 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Gillespie receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gillespie received a total of $13,160 from 47 companies across 624 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. Gillespie's costs compare to other cardiologists in Sanford?
Dr. Gillespie's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Gillespie) 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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