Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nizar Noureddine, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Winston Salem, NC
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac
— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Noureddine
Dr. Nizar Noureddine is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Winston Salem, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Noureddine performed 2,116 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Noureddine received a total of $37,291 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 561 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Noureddine 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 42% volume in NC
$37,291 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,116
Medicare services
Top 42% in NC for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
616 | $6 | $39 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
449 | $49 | $209 |
| 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. |
299 | $64 | $291 |
| 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. |
116 | $9 | $130 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 79 | $183 | $847 |
| 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. |
65 | $54 | $268 |
| 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. |
64 | $24 | $131 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 47 | $8 | $79 |
| 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. |
44 | $15 | $98 |
| 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. |
43 | $10 | $65 |
| 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. |
34 | $14 | $60 |
| 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. |
32 | $90 | $283 |
| 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. |
30 | $132 | $562 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
24 | $17 | $126 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
23 | $393 | $1,511 |
| 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. |
20 | $23 | $80 |
| 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. |
19 | $85 | $484 |
| 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. |
18 | $9 | $33 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
16 | $19 | $70 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
16 | $2 | $11 |
| 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. |
15 | $70 | $491 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 13 | $171 | $953 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
12 | $67 | $471 |
| 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. |
11 | $29 | $135 |
| 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. |
11 | $47 | $188 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
27.2% high complexity
18.3% medium
54.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$37,291
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,327/year across 7 years
Top 10% in NC for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
561
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,189
2023
$3,420
2022
$6,518
2021
$4,782
2020
$1,061
2019
$1,033
2018
$19,288
Payments by company (2024)
Philips North America LLC
$221
Medtronic, Inc.
$176
Amgen Inc.
$141
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$131
ABIOMED
$81
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$62
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$60
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$45
Inari Medical, Inc.
$43
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$42
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
PFIZER INC.
$29
CVRx, Inc.
$27
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Boston Scientific Corporation
$24
Vital Connect, Inc
$24
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 45.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$11,267
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$8,261
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$6,144
ABIOMED
$1,896
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,615
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,419
Amgen Inc.
$937
Abbott Laboratories
$871
CVRx, Inc.
$653
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$590
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$576
Medtronic, Inc.
$347
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$347
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$292
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$275
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$250
Philips North America LLC
$221
Boston Scientific Corporation
$207
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$167
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$156
Lundbeck LLC
$120
PFIZER INC.
$114
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$84
Vital Connect, Inc
$77
Inari Medical, Inc.
$70
Penumbra, Inc.
$65
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$57
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$55
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$46
Novo Nordisk Inc
$40
Terumo Medical Corporation
$29
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$21
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 68.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
56
County median income
$65,541
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Noureddine is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Noureddine experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Noureddine performed 616 ekg interpretation and report services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Noureddine receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Noureddine received a total of $37,291 from 33 companies across 561 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Noureddine's costs compare to other cardiologists in Winston Salem?
Dr. Noureddine's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Noureddine) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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