Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Melissa Carry, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Carry
Dr. Melissa Carry is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Dallas, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Carry performed 7,272 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Carry received a total of $1,770 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 99 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. Carry 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 8% volume in TX
$1,770 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗7,272
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$40
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. |
1,605 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
1,340 | $10 | $51 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
629 | $8 | $41 |
| 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. |
511 | $90 | $238 |
| 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. |
469 | $59 | $168 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
453 | $107 | $533 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
332 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
316 | $132 | $335 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 228 | $28 | $139 |
| Octafluoropropane microsphere injection An injection of octafluoropropane microspheres administered per milliliter. |
207 | $29 | $116 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
172 | $4 | $26 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
124 | $162 | $858 |
| 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. |
84 | $94 | $268 |
| 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. |
77 | $61 | $186 |
| 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. |
68 | $139 | $704 |
| 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. |
65 | $38 | $105 |
| 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. |
57 | $101 | $352 |
| 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. |
48 | $114 | $310 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
38 | $18 | $98 |
| 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. |
35 | $136 | $517 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
32 | $73 | $207 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
29 | $9 | $96 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
29 | $2 | $28 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
28 | $90 | $275 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
21 | $18 | $130 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
20 | $84 | $393 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
20 | $61 | $188 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
20 | $72 | $212 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
19 | $85 | $301 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
18 | $14 | $85 |
| 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. |
18 | $39 | $101 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
17 | $80 | $468 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
16 | $14 | $65 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
15 | $6 | $105 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
15 | $20 | $361 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
15 | $6 | $155 |
| Ultrasound of heart with contrast injection An ultrasound of the heart is performed while injecting an X-ray contrast agent to improve the clarity of the images. |
15 | $27 | $121 |
| 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. |
15 | $152 | $692 |
| 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. |
14 | $132 | $664 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
13 | $48 | $258 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 13 | $126 | $409 |
| 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. |
12 | $80 | $707 |
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.
6.8% high complexity
10.3% medium
82.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,770
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $253/year across 7 years
Bottom 28% in TX for cardiovascular disease
22
Companies
99
Payment records
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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
$678
2023
$462
2022
$275
2021
$14
2020
$43
2019
$118
2018
$179
Payments by company (2024)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$303
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$182
Medtronic, Inc.
$50
Novo Nordisk Inc
$47
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$21
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$21
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$19
Amgen Inc.
$18
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$16
Top 3 companies account for 78.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$340
PFIZER INC.
$297
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$288
Medtronic, Inc.
$189
Novo Nordisk Inc
$75
Amgen Inc.
$65
Innovation Technologies Inc
$64
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$52
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$50
HeartFlow, Inc.
$45
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$44
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$41
CVRx, Inc.
$38
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$36
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$26
Itamar Medical Inc
$24
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$21
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$18
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$15
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$15
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 52.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · Arcalyst · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Flexitouch Plus · IRRISEPT · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MULTAQ · Ozempic · PRALUENT · Repatha · Rybelsus · SC2000 · SYMPLICITY G3 · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN Access System · WatchPATONE · XARELTO
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
292
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART & VASCULAR HOSPITAL - DALLAS
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0.0 mi
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. Carry is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in TX), 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. Carry experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Carry performed 1,605 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. Carry receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Carry received a total of $1,770 from 22 companies across 99 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. Carry's costs compare to other cardiologists in Dallas?
Dr. Carry's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Carry) 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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