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Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI

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

(157 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, UNC Health Rex and REX HOSPITAL INC.

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1505 SW Cary Parkway Suite 300
Cary, NC 27511

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Address:

2800 Blue Ridge Road Suite 400
Raleigh, NC 27607

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.

hospital care	72
inpatient care	73

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	16

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

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

cardiac procedures	154
doctor visit	113
hospital care	139
inpatient care	129
lab tests	29
minimally invasive procedures	18
nuclear scan	17
outpatient care	10
stress testing	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	117

**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

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

cardiac procedures	575
cardioversion	12
doctor visit	513
hospital care	338
inpatient care	316
lab tests	70
minimally invasive procedures	53
nuclear scan	45
outpatient care	22
stress testing	132
ultrasound (sonogram)	523
vascular procedures	63

**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

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

cardiac procedures	766
cardioversion	20
doctor visit	828
hospital care	419
inpatient care	420
lab tests	101
minimally invasive procedures	113
nuclear scan	67
stress testing	204
ultrasound (sonogram)	687
vascular procedures	97

**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

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

cardiac procedures	621
doctor visit	850
hospital care	489
inpatient care	476
lab tests	302
minimally invasive procedures	73
nuclear scan	46
outpatient care	13
preventive care	28
stress testing	160
ultrasound (sonogram)	570
vascular procedures	76

**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

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

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2022

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	530
cardioversion	16
doctor visit	578
hospital care	291
inpatient care	282
lab tests	126
minimally invasive procedures	64
nuclear scan	43
outpatient care	15
preventive care	28
stress testing	133
ultrasound (sonogram)	475
vascular procedures	79

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	62
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	396
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	175
85 and over	70
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	203

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI From 2014 - 2022

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

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Cancer	7
Dementia	7

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

UNC Health Rex

REX HOSPITAL INC

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: Contigo Health, Humana, WellCare, Carolina Complete Health, AmeriHealth Caritas, Veterans Affairs, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Liberty Advantage, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), Aetna and MedCost.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

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

Contigo Health

Humana

WellCare

Carolina Complete Health

AmeriHealth Caritas

Veterans Affairs

Cigna

UnitedHealthcare

Liberty Advantage

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

Aetna

MedCost

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, MD, MS, RPVI has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 157 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.	$47,409 JARDIANCE $47,409
Lilly USA, LLC	$31,808 JARDIANCE $31,808
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.	$24,743 NEXLETOL $22,638	NEXLIZET $2,105
Boston Scientific Corporation	$9,749 WATCHMAN Access System $9,136	WATCHMAN $329	GENERAL THERAPIES $142	WATCHMAN FLX $142
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$8,775 $8,775
Other	$10,594 VYNDAQEL $8,492	BRILINTA $694	FARXIGA $206	LifeVest $194	Aggrastat (tirofiban HCl) $155	Other $855

**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	$124,583
Food and Beverage	$6,476
Travel and Lodging	$1,918
Grant	$100

Biography

Dr. Christopher Kelly is a general practice and cardiology (heart disease) specialist in Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. He is a graduate of Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He has an open panel in Raleigh, NC according to Yext.