Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Charles Lampe, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Speaking/Promotional
8440 WALNUT HILL LN STE 610, Dallas, TX 75231
2143456000
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1639294119 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Lampe

Dr. Charles Lampe is a cardiovascular disease in Dallas, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lampe performed 4,483 Medicare services across 2,920 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lampe received a total of $28,805 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 262 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lampe is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 20% volume in TX$ $28,805 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,483
Medicare services
Top 20% in TX for cardiovascular disease
2,920
Unique beneficiaries
$77
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~236 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days989$16$103
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days558$20$110
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)425$88$323
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days353$26$216
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system279$27$99
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days235$18$88
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead161$10$65
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)154$151$622
Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system132$45$162
Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality causing atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contraction of upper chambers of heart) by pulmonary vein isolation116$710$3,411
Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system95$41$148
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system92$16$56
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity85$62$238
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity82$93$342
Destruction of tissue of upper heart chamber through tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm75$235$1,279
Initial hospital admission, high complexity71$136$670
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system70$14$58
Insertion of catheters and destruction of tissue to treat abnormal heart rhythm62$235$1,278
Programming of multiple lead pacemaker system52$31$116
New patient office visit (45-59 min)47$120$500
Programming of single lead pacemaker system42$23$83
Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant with review by radiologist37$561$2,045
External shock to heart to regulate heart beat29$78$806
Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode24$339$1,750
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional23$20$82
Insertion of implantable defibrillator system22$681$3,033
Programming of heart rhythm stimulation after drug infusion22$64$409
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)21$129$435
Insertion of heart rhythm monitor under skin18$52$9,690
Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality of upper chamber of heart causing supraventricular tachycardia (rapid heart rate)17$639$2,555
Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel with review by radiologist17$58$370
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity17$102$455
Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator15$352$1,529
Removal and replacement of multiple lead defibrillator12$252$1,247
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with symptom monitoring, transmission and review and report by health care professional12$17$82
Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker11$243$1,110
Insertion of tube in left heart chamber through heart septum11$158$642
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.
62.5% high complexity
0.4% medium
37.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$28,805
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,115/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for cardiovascular disease
23
Companies
262
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$21,287 (73.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,462 (25.9%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$56 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$7,424
2023
$7,640
2022
$4,730
2021
$950
2020
$574
2019
$6,195
2018
$1,294

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$17,841
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$5,290
Abbott Laboratories
$1,467
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,098
Boston Scientific Corporation
$838
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$628
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$566
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$305
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$226
ATRICURE, INC.
$148
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$60
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$60
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$56
Baxter Healthcare
$56
PFIZER INC.
$30
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$27
CVRx, Inc.
$23
ACUMED LLC
$16
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$15
Amgen Inc.
$14
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$13
Invuity, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 85.4% of total 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 →

The majority of payments (74%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $643 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
306
Per 100K population
11.8
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Lampe is a electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 15%), with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Lampe experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lampe performed 989 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. Lampe receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lampe received a total of $28,805 from 23 companies across 262 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. Lampe's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Dallas?
Dr. Lampe's average Medicare payment per service is $77. 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. Lampe) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →