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Dr. David Craven Beard, MD

Accepting New Patients

(241 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

Duke University School of Medicine (1983)

Professional interests include: pulmonary hypertension, preventive cardiology, hypertension (high blood pressure), and more.

125 Queens Road Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28204

(704) 343-9800

Dr. David Craven Beard, MD is a cardiologist in Charlotte, NC specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. David Craven Beard, MD is affiliated with Novant Health.

Office Locations

Novant Health

125 Queens Road Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28204

(704) 343-9800

(704) 347-2011

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100 Medical Park Drive Suite 210
Concord, NC 28025

(704) 403-6100

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125 Baldwin Avenue Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28204

(704) 384-5043

(704) 384-8895

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1718 E 4th Street Suite 501
Charlotte, NC 28204

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Some issues Dr. David Craven Beard, 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. David Craven Beard, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

color Doppler echocardiography

Doppler echocardiography

spectral Doppler echocardiography

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2023, Dr. David Craven Beard, MD had a list price for color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, spectral Doppler echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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 Affordability:

cardiac stress testing

cardiac imaging

electrocardiogram

myocardial perfusion SPECT

In 2012, Dr. David Craven Beard, MD had a list price for cardiac (heart) stress testing, cardiac imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG), myocardial perfusion SPECT, nuclear scan, nuclear stress test (myocardial perfusion imaging), SPECT scan, stress echo, stress EKG, and stress testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Craven Beard, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charlotte, NC during 2012 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1259
cardioversion	13
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1125
hospital care	387
inpatient care	370
minimally invasive procedures	29
nuclear scan	247
outpatient care	17
stress testing	410
ultrasound (sonogram)	999
vascular procedures	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Craven Beard, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charlotte, NC during 2013 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1119
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	969
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159
minimally invasive procedures	33
nuclear scan	208
stress testing	345
ultrasound (sonogram)	900
vascular procedures	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1039
Female	1184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1913
Black	252
Hispanic	26
Asian	11
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	798
From 75 to 84	710
85 and over	347
Less than 65	368

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Craven Beard, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charlotte, NC during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	32
cardiac procedures	1155
cardioversion	14
doctor visit	845
hospital care	169
inpatient care	169
lab tests	47
minimally invasive procedures	14
nuclear scan	173
preventive care	47
stress testing	313
ultrasound (sonogram)	929

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	978
Female	1086

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1807
Black	201
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	811
From 75 to 84	657
85 and over	291
Less than 65	305

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Craven Beard, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charlotte, NC during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	46
cardiac procedures	1173
cardioversion	12
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	867
hospital care	194
inpatient care	194
lab tests	60
minimally invasive procedures	11
nuclear scan	174
preventive care	60
stress testing	286
ultrasound (sonogram)	917
vascular procedures	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2172
Female	2288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3918
Black	436
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1722
From 75 to 84	1408
85 and over	664
Less than 65	666

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	45
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Craven Beard, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charlotte, NC during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	17
cardiac procedures	1012
doctor visit	761
hospital care	178
inpatient care	166
nuclear scan	150
outpatient care	12
stress testing	237
ultrasound (sonogram)	830

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	931
Female	996

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1674
Black	197
Hispanic	19
Asian	16
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	752
From 75 to 84	620
85 and over	292
Less than 65	263

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	44
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	40

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	55

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	30

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Craven Beard, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charlotte, NC during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	774
cardioversion	14
doctor visit	193
hospital care	224
inpatient care	224
minimally invasive procedures	29
nuclear scan	96
stress testing	243
ultrasound (sonogram)	562

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	469
Female	430

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	596
Black	254
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	354
From 75 to 84	303
85 and over	138
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	41
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Craven Beard, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charlotte, NC during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	650
doctor visit	297
hospital care	137
inpatient care	137
minimally invasive procedures	22
nuclear scan	70
stress testing	181
ultrasound (sonogram)	494

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	417
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	595
Black	180
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	298
85 and over	124
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Craven Beard, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charlotte, NC during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	498
doctor visit	451
hospital care	131
inpatient care	131
minimally invasive procedures	19
nuclear scan	60
stress testing	150
ultrasound (sonogram)	370

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	418
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	594
Black	163
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	305
85 and over	155
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Craven Beard, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charlotte, NC were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

ambulatory monitoring	31
cardiac procedures	955
cardioversion	13
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	512
hospital care	197
inpatient care	193
lab tests	53
minimally invasive procedures	22
nuclear scan	147
outpatient care	14
preventive care	53
stress testing	270
ultrasound (sonogram)	750
vascular procedures	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	590
Female	620

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	153
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	1008
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	394
85 and over	182
Less than 65	166
65 to 74	463

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Craven Beard, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. David Craven Beard, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1983. He is certified by the Board certifications: Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (1983)

Board Certification: Board certifications: Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Craven Beard, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Novant Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Craven Beard, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 241 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Craven Beard, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Charlotte, NC.

4.9

Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$510 XARELTO $510
Amgen Inc.	$199 Repatha $199
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$170 LEQVIO $110	ENTRESTO $60
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$88 FARXIGA $59	BRILINTA $14	$15
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$80 LifeVest $80
Other	$583 Assure WCD $60	FFRct $52	Impella $52	Definity $50	FUROSCIX $48	Other $322

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,629

Biography

Dr. David Beard, who practices in Concord, NC and Charlotte, NC, is a medical specialist in adult cardiology. Dr. Beard's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). In his practice, Dr. Beard focuses on heart failure, preventive cardiology, and pulmonary hypertension. He is a graduate of Duke University School of Medicine. In addition to English, he speaks Sign Language. He is professionally affiliated with Novant Health. Dr. Beard's practice in Charlotte, NC is open to new patients as reported by Novant Health.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2023

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Craven Beard, MD From 2012 - 2022

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