Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Naim Bouhussein, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Statesville, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bouhussein
Dr. Naim Bouhussein is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Statesville, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bouhussein performed 2,771 Medicare services across 2,027 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bouhussein received a total of $2,154 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 101 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. Bouhussein 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 25% volume in NC
$2,154 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,771
Medicare services
Top 25% in NC for cardiovascular disease
2,027
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~146 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. |
733 | $89 | $243 |
| 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. |
300 | $6 | $27 |
| 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. |
253 | $60 | $172 |
| 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. |
190 | $4 | $27 |
| 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. |
168 | $62 | $143 |
| 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. |
150 | $10 | $55 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
137 | $16 | $57 |
| 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. |
136 | $21 | $70 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
133 | $138 | $456 |
| 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. |
100 | $41 | $107 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 68 | $9 | $81 |
| 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. |
67 | $100 | $270 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
38 | $19 | $53 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
35 | $17 | $171 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
34 | $174 | $520 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
33 | $38 | $143 |
| 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. |
28 | $126 | $320 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
25 | $79 | $212 |
| 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. |
24 | $27 | $134 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
22 | $38 | $104 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
21 | $52 | $155 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
19 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
18 | $37 | $78 |
| 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. |
15 | $8 | $28 |
| 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. |
13 | $79 | $424 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
11 | $29 | $61 |
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.
17.5% high complexity
4.9% medium
77.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,154
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $308/year across 7 years
Bottom 47% in NC for cardiovascular disease
21
Companies
101
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
$1,614 (75.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$539 (25.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$86
2023
$143
2022
$290
2021
$196
2020
$253
2019
$575
2018
$610
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ATRICURE, INC.
$29
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$22
CVRx, Inc.
$18
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 80.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$539
Amgen Inc.
$349
PFIZER INC.
$280
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$223
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$125
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$119
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$107
Abbott Laboratories
$70
Lundbeck LLC
$55
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$44
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$37
ABIOMED
$35
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$35
ATRICURE, INC.
$29
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$20
CVRx, Inc.
$18
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$17
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$15
BIOTRONIK INC.
$13
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 54.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSOLUTE PRO · ANDEXXA · Azure · BEVYXXA · Barostim Neo System · CHANTIX · CardioMEMS HF System · CareLink Express · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · FARXIGA · Flexitouch Plus · INSPIRE · Impella · JARDIANCE · LATITUDE · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Livalo · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · NORTHERA · PRALUENT · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · XARELTO
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 (75%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
22
Per 100K population
11.5
County median income
$78,678
Nearest hospital
IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
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. Bouhussein is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Bouhussein experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bouhussein performed 733 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. Bouhussein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bouhussein received a total of $2,154 from 21 companies across 101 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. Bouhussein's costs compare to other cardiologists in Statesville?
Dr. Bouhussein's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Bouhussein) 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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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.
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