Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Henry Lepore, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Sunset Beach, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lepore
Dr. Henry Lepore is a physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Sunset Beach, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lepore performed 12,866 Medicare services across 3,319 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lepore received a total of $8,486 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 408 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical medicine & rehabilitation. 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. Lepore 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 5% volume in NC
$8,486 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,866
Medicare services
Top 5% in NC for physical medicine & rehabilitation
3,319
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~643 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
3,405 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
1,653 | $65 | $225 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,405 | $0 | $10 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
914 | $28 | $209 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
770 | $1 | $20 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
547 | $86 | $330 |
| 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. |
446 | $88 | $260 |
| 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. |
295 | $42 | $200 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
280 | $12 | $50 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
275 | $42 | $191 |
| Tendon injection at attachment site A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle. |
251 | $31 | $152 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
234 | $44 | $180 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 231 | $38 | $383 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
163 | $26 | $130 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
132 | $181 | $1,221 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
128 | $98 | $580 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of one arm or leg using a needle electrode. |
102 | $85 | $215 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
92 | $74 | $170 |
| Annual depression screening | 77 | $18 | $30 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
74 | $189 | $700 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
74 | $194 | $353 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum 6 views An X-ray imaging test that captures at least six views of the lower back and sacral spine to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
70 | $46 | $256 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
62 | $9 | $39 |
| 5% dextrose/normal saline (500 ml = 1 unit) | 62 | $1 | $25 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
56 | $198 | $1,142 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
55 | $101 | $541 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
55 | $174 | $600 |
| Ultrasound bone density scan An ultrasound scan used to measure bone density and assess for bone loss. |
52 | $7 | $72 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
51 | $117 | $500 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 48 | $6 | $35 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
45 | $211 | $988 |
| 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. |
45 | $125 | $300 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
44 | $95 | $486 |
| Spinal and pelvic nerve injection with imaging guidance An anesthetic and/or steroid medication is injected into nerves in the spine or pelvis while using imaging to guide the needle placement. |
43 | $176 | $382 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
43 | $25 | $139 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
41 | $357 | $940 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
38 | $35 | $75 |
| Health risk assessment administration and interpretation This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results. |
37 | $2 | $10 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
36 | $21 | $151 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using six or more separate views to capture detailed images of the bones and structures in that area. |
35 | $47 | $228 |
| Radiologist review of knee joint image A radiologist examines and interprets images of the knee joint to assess its condition. |
35 | $79 | $112 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
34 | $26 | $136 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
32 | $10 | $75 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
29 | $155 | $580 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
27 | $26 | $115 |
| Limited needle EMG of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in specific muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. This limited study evaluates muscle function in a targeted area. |
27 | $47 | $100 |
| Lower back and sciatic nerve injection An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into the lower back and sciatic nerve. This procedure delivers medication directly to the nerve site. |
26 | $123 | $703 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
26 | $28 | $114 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
23 | $28 | $117 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
21 | $27 | $113 |
| 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. |
20 | $0 | $45 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
19 | $17 | $185 |
| Knee nerve block injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve branch of the knee, performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
18 | $159 | $373 |
| Nerve destruction for spine-pelvis joint pain A procedure that destroys the nerves supplying the joint between the spine and pelvis to relieve pain. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement. |
18 | $320 | $400 |
| Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch | 18 | $162 | $359 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
14 | $135 | $485 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 13 or more A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. This code applies when 13 or more individual nerve studies are performed. |
13 | $211 | $800 |
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.
6.0% high complexity
60.6% medium
33.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,486
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,212/year across 7 years
Top 8% in NC for physical medicine & rehabilitation
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
58
Companies
408
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
$8,486 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,155
2023
$716
2022
$1,169
2021
$1,448
2020
$1,265
2019
$1,339
2018
$1,395
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$289
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$164
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$149
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$131
Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$123
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$100
PFIZER INC.
$54
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$39
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$38
Abbott Laboratories
$26
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$22
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 52.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$879
ABBVIE INC.
$605
Amgen Inc.
$553
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$465
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$406
PFIZER INC.
$303
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$292
Lilly USA, LLC
$286
Boston Scientific Corporation
$283
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$263
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$207
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$203
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$197
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$196
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$188
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$181
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$180
Allergan Inc.
$169
Allergan, Inc.
$148
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$148
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$138
Zyla Life Sciences
$132
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$128
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$128
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$127
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$124
Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$123
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$105
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.
$104
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$86
Abbott Laboratories
$84
West Therapeutics Development, LLC
$78
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$76
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$68
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$62
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$59
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$59
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$57
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Eisai Inc.
$48
Nevro Corp.
$46
Egalet US Inc
$39
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$39
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$37
PROTEGA PHARMACEUTIALS INC
$35
Horizon Pharma plc
$34
Almatica Pharma LLC
$34
Novo Nordisk Inc
$30
Penumbra, Inc.
$29
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$29
EISAI INC.
$24
Shionogi Inc
$22
SI-BONE, INC.
$22
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Promius Pharma LLC
$17
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$15
AbbVie Inc.
$13
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 24.0% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for physical medicine & rehabilitation in NC.
Geographic Context
Physical medicine & rehabilitations within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$74,034
Nearest hospital
NOVANT HEALTH BRUNSWICK MEDICAL CENTER
13.8 mi
13.8 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. Lepore is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% 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. Lepore experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lepore performed 3,405 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Lepore receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lepore received a total of $8,486 from 58 companies across 408 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. Lepore's costs compare to other physical medicine & rehabilitations in Sunset Beach?
Dr. Lepore's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Lepore) 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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