Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Fanny Alie-Cusson, MD

Surgery · Shelby, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
111 W GROVER ST, Shelby, NC 28150
9804871900
In practice since 2018 (8 years)
NPI: 1225524978 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Alie-Cusson 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 →
Are you Dr. Alie-Cusson? Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →

What this data tells you about Dr. Alie-Cusson

Dr. Fanny Alie-Cusson is a surgery specialist in Shelby, NC, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Alie-Cusson performed 235 Medicare services across 229 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Alie-Cusson received a total of $21,449 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 193 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Alie-Cusson 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.

✓ 8 years in practice ▲ Top 42% volume in NC $21,449 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
235
Medicare services
Top 42% in NC for surgery
229
Unique beneficiaries
$99
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~29 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
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.
52 $52 $338
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.
29 $138 $681
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.
28 $90 $222
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues.
24 $89 $520
Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg.
24 $95 $509
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers.
22 $140 $697
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts
A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels.
21 $111 $605
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.
19 $76 $460
Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts
An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present.
16 $166 $857
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.
8.9% high complexity
79.1% medium
11.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$21,449
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,064/year across 7 years
Top 10% in NC for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
193
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
$14,474 (67.5%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$6,393 (29.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$582 (2.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,347
2023
$5,349
2022
$1,491
2021
$2,087
2020
$483
2019
$6,903
2018
$789

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,457
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$597
Bolton Medical Inc
$423
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$190
Abbott Laboratories
$154
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$153
Teleflex LLC
$144
Boston Scientific Corporation
$136
Philips North America LLC
$72
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 80.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$7,307
Medtronic, Inc.
$5,215
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,915
Bolton Medical Inc
$1,631
Penumbra, Inc.
$817
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$622
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$597
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$586
Boston Scientific Corporation
$399
Cagent Vascular INC
$345
Abbott Laboratories
$337
Cook Medical LLC
$287
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$185
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$169
Terumo Medical Corporation
$158
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$157
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$153
Endologix LLC
$152
Teleflex LLC
$144
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$122
Philips North America LLC
$72
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$41
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$20
Bioventus LLC
$19
Top 3 companies account for 67.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6536) Phoenix · (6554) Periph Vasc Undiv · (6577) Visions 014 · (BR5) Peripheral IVUS · ANGIOJET · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · AngioJet Ultra 5000A · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · ESPRIT · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Endurant · FFRct · FLIXENE · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · FlowTriever · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · Grafts · HAWKONE · HawkOne · IN.PACT Admiral · Indigo · Indigo System · JETI · MANTA · Protege EverFlex · R2P MISAGO · RELAY THORACIC STENT-GRAFT WITH PLUS DELIVERY SYSTEM · ROSEN · RUBY Coil · Relay Grafts · Relay Plus · Rotarex · S · SUPERA · Serrantor · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · TREO ABDOMINAL STENT-GRAFT SYSTEM · TurboHawk · VALIANT CAPTIVIA · Valiant Captivia · Valiant Navion · WALLSTENT RP Endoprosthesis · XARELTO · ZILVER PTX · ZILVER VENA · iCAST
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 (68%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for surgery in NC.

Looking for a surgery specialist in Shelby?
Compare surgerists in the Shelby area by procedure volume, costs, and industry payment transparency.
Browse surgerists nearby

Geographic Context

Surgerists within 10 mi
49
Per 100K population
48.9
County median income
$55,769
Nearest hospital
ATRIUM HEALTH CLEVELAND
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. Alie-Cusson is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of NC peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Alie-Cusson experienced with ultrasound of arm and leg arteries?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Alie-Cusson performed 52 ultrasound of arm and leg arteries 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. Alie-Cusson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Alie-Cusson received a total of $21,449 from 24 companies across 193 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. Alie-Cusson's costs compare to other surgerists in Shelby?
Dr. Alie-Cusson's average Medicare payment per service is $99. 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. Alie-Cusson) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology

Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →