Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Taylor Bazemore
Cardiovascular Disease · Wilmington, NC
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Research-focused
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bazemore
Dr. Taylor Bazemore is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Wilmington, NC, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bazemore performed 4,840 Medicare services across 3,949 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bazemore received a total of $62,233 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 300 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bazemore 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in NC
$62,233 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,840
Medicare services
Top 9% in NC for cardiovascular disease
3,949
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~403 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
650 | $15 | $95 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
643 | $33 | $55 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
585 | $18 | $80 |
| 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. |
494 | $20 | $100 |
| 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. |
388 | $10 | $93 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
318 | $35 | $114 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
206 | $18 | $70 |
| 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. |
182 | $131 | $480 |
| 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. |
162 | $25 | $180 |
| 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. |
133 | $88 | $291 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
129 | $30 | $146 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
96 | $47 | $177 |
| 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. |
84 | $9 | $130 |
| 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. |
80 | $130 | $572 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
75 | $19 | $70 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
69 | $52 | $176 |
| 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. |
67 | $90 | $283 |
| 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. |
54 | $60 | $200 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
52 | $386 | $1,311 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
37 | $49 | $195 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
33 | $8 | $22 |
| 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. |
33 | $119 | $478 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
30 | $698 | $2,860 |
| 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. |
28 | $6 | $42 |
| 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. |
25 | $98 | $420 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
23 | $37 | $111 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
21 | $10 | $44 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
21 | $64 | $206 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
20 | $72 | $271 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 20 | $154 | $616 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
19 | $16 | $84 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
19 | $228 | $1,063 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
17 | $75 | $231 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
15 | $676 | $2,429 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
12 | $7 | $35 |
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.
41.3% high complexity
0.0% medium
58.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$62,233
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,890/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NC for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
300
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.
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$37,989 (61.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$21,820 (35.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,771 (2.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$653 (1.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,598
2023
$2,609
2022
$7,263
2021
$14,800
2020
$28,795
2019
$3,086
2018
$1,081
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,319
Boston Scientific Corporation
$985
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$652
ATRICURE, INC.
$421
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$121
Abbott Laboratories
$63
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$38
Top 3 companies account for 86.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$27,236
BIOTRONIK INC.
$16,362
Medtronic, Inc.
$12,105
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,025
Abbott Laboratories
$1,645
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$881
ATRICURE, INC.
$691
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$519
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$514
Inari Medical, Inc.
$161
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$38
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$23
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 89.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACHIEVE · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Acticor · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Arctic Front · Assurity Pacemaker · BIOMONITOR · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CareLink · Carto 3 · Confirm Rx · DIAMONDTEMP BIDIRECTIONAL ABLATION CATHETER · DiamondTemp · ECM Patch · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Edora · Edora 8 DR-T · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FLEXCATH ADVANCE · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · INGEVITY+ · LINQ II · LUX-DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · Micra · NA · PACEART SYSTEM ECG MODULE · PULSESELECT · Pouch · QDOT MICRO Catheter · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RHYTHMIA · Reveal LINQ · Rivacor · S · SENSOR ENABLED · Sentus · Solia · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · Visia AF · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · ZIO XT Patch · ZOOM · Zio monitor
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 (61%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for cardiovascular disease in NC.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
33
Per 100K population
14.3
County median income
$72,892
Nearest hospital
WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTER
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. Bazemore is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NC), with research-focused industry engagement in the top 7% of NC peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Bazemore experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bazemore performed 650 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days 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. Bazemore receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bazemore received a total of $62,233 from 14 companies across 300 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. Bazemore's costs compare to other cardiologists in Wilmington?
Dr. Bazemore's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Bazemore) 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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