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Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Adam Pflum, M.D.)
Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology
Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2013)
Professional interests include: coronary angioplasty (PTCA), heart stent placement, heart problems
1415 Physicians Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401

Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Wilmington, NC specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2013 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD is affiliated with Novant Health, NOVANT HEALTH NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LLC and NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP COASTAL REGION LLC.

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Office Locations

109 Scotts Hill Medical Drive Suite 204
Wilmington, NC 28411
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Novant Health

1415 Physicians Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 662-9500
(910) 662-9501
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Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
(336) 716-2011
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Some issues Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD performed more minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

cardiac catheterization
coronary angiogram
diagnostic cardiac catheterization

By Affordability:

cardiac stress testing
stress testing

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD performed more cardiac catheterization, coronary angiogram, and diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for cardiac (heart) stress testing, and stress testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic right heart catheterization
percutaneous coronary intervention
vascular procedures

By Affordability:

diagnostic right heart catheterization
electrocardiogram
emergency PCI
metabolic panel
minimally invasive heart valve treatment
right heart catheterization
stress EKG

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD performed more diagnostic right heart catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic right heart catheterization, electrocardiogram (EKG), emergency PCI (non-surgical intervention for heart attack), metabolic panel, minimally invasive heart valve treatment, right heart catheterization, and stress EKG that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Wilmington, NC during 2021 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty 40
cardiac procedures 136
catheterization 118
diagnostic procedures 58
doctor visit 66
hospital care 45
inpatient care 45
lab tests 19
minimally invasive procedures 118
stent placement (stenting) 20
ultrasound (sonogram) 18
vascular procedures 58

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD.

Gender
Male 163
Female 123
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 257
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 103
85 and over 37
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 70
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 30
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 40
Dementia 7
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Wilmington, NC during 2022 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty 78
blood draw 51
cardiac procedures 343
catheterization 258
diagnostic procedures 128
doctor visit 250
emergency care 13
hospital care 13
inpatient care 13
lab tests 114
minimally invasive procedures 281
stent placement (stenting) 39
stress testing 39
vascular procedures 151

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD.

Gender
Male 351
Female 287
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 582
Black 36
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 265
From 75 to 84 253
85 and over 91
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 44
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 39
Dementia 7
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Wilmington, NC during 2023 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty 68
blood draw 76
cardiac procedures 377
catheterization 273
diagnostic procedures 159
doctor visit 436
emergency care 12
hospital care 19
inpatient care 19
lab tests 184
minimally invasive procedures 297
stent placement (stenting) 34
stress testing 56
vascular procedures 183

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD.

Gender
Male 535
Female 413
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 855
Black 56
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 378
From 75 to 84 401
85 and over 134
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 47
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 39
Dementia 7
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Wilmington, NC were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and vascular procedures.

angioplasty 62
blood draw 63
cardiac procedures 285
catheterization 216
diagnostic procedures 115
doctor visit 250
emergency care 12
hospital care 25
inpatient care 25
lab tests 105
minimally invasive procedures 232
stent placement (stenting) 31
stress testing 47
ultrasound (sonogram) 18
vascular procedures 130

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD.

Gender
Male 349
Female 274
Ethnicity
Black / African American 30
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 564
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 7
Age
75 to 84 252
85 and over 87
Less than 65 26
65 to 74 258

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD From 2021 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 39
Atrial Fibrillation 40
Cancer 17
Dementia 7

Education & Training

Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2013. He completed residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He is certified by the Board certifications: Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2013)

Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (2016)

Board Certification: Board certifications: Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Novant Health
NOVANT HEALTH NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LLC
NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP COASTAL REGION LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 175 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wilmington, NC. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Adam Walter Pflum, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Abbott Laboratories $3,678 MitraClip System
$1,317 		AMPLATZER AMULET
$1,278 		MitraClip
$432 		AMPLATZER
$233 		Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system
$231 		Other
$187
Boston Scientific Corporation $2,592 WATCHMAN Access System
$1,093 		WATCHMAN FLX
$654 		AVVIGO Guidance System
$169 		SYNERGY
$132 		GENERAL THERAPIES
$118 		Other
$426
Inari Medical, Inc. $1,947 CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT
$1,358 		FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S
$589
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation $1,755 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve
$354 		HemoSphere
$28
$1,373
Medtronic, Inc. $979 CoreValve Evolut
$787 		COREVALVE EVOLUT R
$191
Other $1,365 Impella
$443 		AlphaVac
$186 		(9148) ICE 3D
$115 		Resolute
$100 		Diamondback Coronary
$95 		Other
$426
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $9,195
Travel and Lodging $3,120

Biography

Dr. Adam Pflum practices adult cardiology and interventional cardiology in Wilmington, NC and Winston Salem, NC. Dr. Pflum's areas of clinical interest consist of heart problems, coronary angioplasty (PTCA), and heart stent placement. He is professionally affiliated with Novant Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inWilmington, NC as reported by Novant Health. Dr. Pflum attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

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