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Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI

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(Christopher Kelly, MS, MD, RPVI, CBCCT)

(155 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and General Practice

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Professional interests include: vascular ultrasound, echocardiogram (echo), heart problems, and more.

1505 SW Cary Parkway Suite 300
Cary, NC 27511

(919) 387-3260

Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI is a cardiologist in Cary, NC specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and general practice. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI is affiliated with UNC Health, REX HOSPITAL INC and UNC Health Medical Group UNC Health Rex.

Office Locations

1505 SW Cary Parkway Suite 300
Cary, NC 27511

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2800 Blue Ridge Road Suite 400
Raleigh, NC 27607

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Some issues Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI 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.

Vascular Ultrasound

Vascular ultrasound is an imaging test that uses ultrasound to take pictures of veins and arteries. Some kinds of vascular ultrasound can also see how the blood is flowing through them. Ultrasound is sonar technology, similar to what bats use to fly. It uses the echoes of high-frequency sound waves to create a picture of what's going on inside someone's body.

A vascular ultrasound can be used to:

locate blockages and blood clots
monitor blood flow after a procedure such as a stent or bypass
examine or check for an enlarged artery (aneurysm)
examine varicose veins
aid in the specific placement of needles and catheters

The procedure for a vascular ultrasound is very simple. Patients will lie on a table and expose the part of their body that needs to be examined. A clear gel will be applied to the skin so that no air will get in the way of the sound waves. A wand called a transducer will be moved over the skin, and grey swirled images of patients' veins and arteries will appear on a screen over a computer. There are no needles, and although there might be a bit of pressure at some points, it doesn't hurt. The procedure usually takes about 30 minutes.

In The News

“Christopher Kelly, MD, is the chairman of cardiology at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the founder of Exact Healthcare.”—"Opinion | Shouldn't Doctors Be Paid for Responding to Health Portal Messages?", MedPage Today, December 2022

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

prothrombin time test

transesophageal echocardiography

In 2023, Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI performed more prothrombin time (PT) test, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 10%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures

inpatient hospital care

ultrasound

By Affordability:

cholesterol screening

lipid profile

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI performed more cardiac procedures, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for cholesterol screening, and lipid profile 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:

blood tests

Doppler echocardiography

echocardiogram

By Affordability:

coagulation tests

liver function tests

prothrombin time test

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI performed more blood tests, Doppler echocardiography, and echocardiogram (echo) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for coagulation (blood clotting) tests, liver function tests (LFTs), and prothrombin time (PT) test 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

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI treated as a cardiologist in Cary, NC during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI for Medicare patients.

hospital care	74
inpatient care	74

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI treated during 2014 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	40
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	60
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI treated as a cardiologist in Cary, NC during 2019 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	162
doctor visit	120
hospital care	141
inpatient care	130
lab tests	31
minimally invasive procedures	20
nuclear scan	18
outpatient care	11
stress testing	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	124

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	53
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	43
Dementia	26
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI treated as a cardiologist in Cary, NC during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	583
cardioversion	13
doctor visit	520
hospital care	340
inpatient care	317
lab tests	72
minimally invasive procedures	55
nuclear scan	46
outpatient care	23
stress testing	136
ultrasound (sonogram)	530
vascular procedures	66

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI.

**Gender**
Male	652
Female	619

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1011
Black	193
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	532
From 75 to 84	429
85 and over	190
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	41
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI treated as a cardiologist in Cary, NC during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	774
cardioversion	21
doctor visit	835
hospital care	421
inpatient care	421
lab tests	103
minimally invasive procedures	115
nuclear scan	68
stress testing	208
ultrasound (sonogram)	694
vascular procedures	100

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI.

**Gender**
Male	795
Female	816

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1318
Black	208
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	675
From 75 to 84	587
85 and over	229
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	21
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI treated as a cardiologist in Cary, NC during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	629
doctor visit	857
hospital care	491
inpatient care	477
lab tests	304
minimally invasive procedures	75
nuclear scan	47
outpatient care	14
preventive care	29
stress testing	164
ultrasound (sonogram)	577
vascular procedures	79

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI.

**Gender**
Male	817
Female	828

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1357
Black	183
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	692
From 75 to 84	627
85 and over	233
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI treated as a cardiologist in Cary, NC during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	632
cardioversion	25
doctor visit	838
hospital care	401
inpatient care	401
lab tests	374
minimally invasive procedures	67
nuclear scan	55
preventive care	33
stress testing	186
ultrasound (sonogram)	549
vascular procedures	78

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI.

**Gender**
Male	755
Female	844

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1331
Black	171
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	679
From 75 to 84	613
85 and over	235
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI treated as a cardiologist in Cary, NC were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures	556
cardioversion	19
doctor visit	634
hospital care	311
inpatient care	303
lab tests	176
minimally invasive procedures	66
nuclear scan	46
outpatient care	16
preventive care	31
stress testing	146
ultrasound (sonogram)	494
vascular procedures	80

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI.

**Gender**
Male	531
Female	549

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	132
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	882
Hispanic	14
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	28

**Age**
75 to 84	394
85 and over	156
Less than 65	73
65 to 74	451

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is certified by the Cardiology, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Board Certification: Cardiology, Board Certified

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

REX HOSPITAL INC

UNC Health Medical Group UNC Health Rex

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI appears to accept the following insurance providers: Veterans Affairs, AmeriHealth Caritas, WellCare, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Carolina Complete Health, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), Humana, Liberty Advantage, MedCost, Contigo Health, Cigna, Centene, WellCare Medicare Advantage, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Advantage, Group Health Plan (GHP), United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, CHAMPVA, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP, Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), North Carolina State Health Plan, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)) and BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI accepts the following insurance providers:

Veterans Affairs

AmeriHealth Caritas

WellCare

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

Carolina Complete Health

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

Humana

Liberty Advantage

MedCost

Contigo Health

Cigna

Centene

WellCare Medicare Advantage

WellCare

AmeriHealth

Medicare Advantage

Group Health Plan (GHP)

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

CHAMPVA

Longevity Health Plan I-SNP

Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)

MedCost PPO

FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct

Meritain Health, an Aetna Company

Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2)

Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health)

North Carolina State Health Plan

FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only)

BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN))

BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 155 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI from all over the web to help you find the right in Cary, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$47,934 JARDIANCE $47,934
Lilly USA, LLC	$36,298 JARDIANCE $36,298
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.	$24,761 NEXLETOL $22,656	NEXLIZET $2,105
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$19,387 $19,387
Pfizer Inc.	$18,602 VYNDAQEL $18,555	PAXLOVID $45	NURTEC ODT $2
Other	$12,537 WATCHMAN Access System $9,136	BRILINTA $694	LifeVest $329	WATCHMAN $329	FARXIGA $241	Other $1,808

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$144,706
Food and Beverage	$7,770
Travel and Lodging	$6,941
Grant	$100

Biography

Dr. Christopher Kelly is a specialist in general practice and cardiology (heart disease) in Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. Patients rated Dr. Kelly highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include heart problems, vascular ultrasound, and nuclear cardiology. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. He is affiliated with UNC Health. Dr. Kelly welcomes new patients at his office inRaleigh, NC as reported by UNC Health.