Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alix Tercius, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Mount Vernon, OH
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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Tercius 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 →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tercius
Dr. Alix Tercius is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Mount Vernon, OH, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tercius performed 2,993 Medicare services across 2,452 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tercius received a total of $7,449 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 135 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. Tercius 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in OH
$7,449 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,993
Medicare services
Top 14% in OH for cardiovascular disease
2,452
Unique beneficiaries
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~166 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
938 | $6 | $32 |
| 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. |
292 | $71 | $121 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
199 | $46 | $147 |
| 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. |
180 | $20 | $77 |
| 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. |
137 | $15 | $56 |
| 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. |
137 | $10 | $37 |
| 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. |
137 | $45 | $84 |
| 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. |
127 | $55 | $159 |
| 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. |
87 | $10 | $32 |
| 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. |
83 | $122 | $507 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
81 | $27 | $106 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
74 | $19 | $52 |
| 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. |
66 | $37 | $98 |
| 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. |
63 | $17 | $53 |
| 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. |
55 | $24 | $135 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 44 | $181 | $2,618 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
40 | $13 | $67 |
| 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. |
39 | $98 | $198 |
| 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. |
36 | $104 | $276 |
| 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. |
29 | $15 | $45 |
| 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 | $410 | $1,535 |
| 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. |
19 | $30 | $80 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 19 | $128 | $407 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
16 | $18 | $88 |
| 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. |
16 | $48 | $126 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
15 | $54 | $142 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 14 | $9 | $23 |
| 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. |
14 | $62 | $181 |
| 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. |
13 | $10 | $25 |
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.
20.5% high complexity
18.9% medium
60.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,449
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,064/year across 7 years
Top 26% in OH for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
135
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
$7,449 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$571
2023
$538
2022
$932
2021
$1,289
2020
$14
2019
$3,437
2018
$668
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Reflow Medical Inc
$222
Abbott Laboratories
$149
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$144
Boston Scientific Corporation
$38
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$3
Top 3 companies account for 90.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,880
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,412
Abbott Laboratories
$1,004
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$370
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$252
Reflow Medical Inc
$222
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$207
Inari Medical, Inc.
$198
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$144
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$129
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$106
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$92
Amgen Inc.
$91
PFIZER INC.
$80
BIOTRONIK INC.
$57
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$38
Boston Scientific Corporation
$38
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$35
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$27
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$20
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$16
Endologix, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 71.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6554) Periph Vasc Undiv · ABSOLUTE PRO · AFX · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Adapta · Advisa · BRILINTA · BioMimics · CardioMEMS HF System · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Confirm Rx · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · EMBOSHIELD NAV6 · ENTRESTO · ESPRIT · Ellipse ICD · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Fortify Assura · HI-TORQUE CONNECT · Hi-Torque Command guide wire · JARDIANCE · JETI · JETI ALL IN ONE NON-STERILE KIT · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LifeVest · Micra · Orsiro Mission · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · PRALUENT · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · ReCross · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · S · Supera peripheral stent system · Turbo Elite · TurboHawk · VENASEAL · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · XARELTO · remede System
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.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
14.3
County median income
$73,988
Nearest hospital
KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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. Tercius is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Tercius experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tercius performed 938 ekg interpretation and report 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. Tercius receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tercius received a total of $7,449 from 23 companies across 135 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. Tercius's costs compare to other cardiologists in Mount Vernon?
Dr. Tercius's average Medicare payment per service is $36. 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. Tercius) 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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