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Dr. Gregory Thomas Means, MD

Accepting New Patients

(237 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2012)

Professional interests include: coronary angioplasty (PTCA), heart stent placement, heart problems

189 Samaritan's Ridge Road
Elkin, NC 28261

(336) 526-3005

Dr. Gregory Thomas Means, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Winston-Salem, NC specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Gregory Thomas Means, MD is affiliated with Novant Health, FORSYTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC, NOVANT MEDICAL GROUP INC and MEDICAL PARK HOSPITAL LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

186 Kimel Park Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Address:

189 Samaritan's Ridge Road
Elkin, NC 28261

Some issues Dr. Gregory Thomas Means, 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.

hospital care	10
inpatient care	10

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	10
inpatient care	10

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

angioplasty	22
cardiac procedures	141
catheterization	56
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	65
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71
minimally invasive procedures	68
stent placement (stenting)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	84
vascular procedures	17

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	34
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	49
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

angioplasty	32
cardiac procedures	577
catheterization	110
diagnostic procedures	62
doctor visit	215
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112
minimally invasive procedures	137
nuclear scan	23
stent placement (stenting)	16
stress testing	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	430
vascular procedures	97

**Gender**
Male	445
Female	407

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	732
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	113
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Thomas Means, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gregory Thomas Means, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Winston-Salem, NC were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and vascular procedures.

abdominal imaging	11
angioplasty	40
cardiac procedures	673
catheterization	140
diagnostic procedures	79
doctor visit	298
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76
minimally invasive procedures	159
nuclear scan	55
pelvic imaging	11
stent placement (stenting)	20
stress testing	123
ultrasound (sonogram)	493
vascular procedures	155

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Thomas Means, MD.

**Gender**
Female	53
Male	61

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	98
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	14
75 to 84	32
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	53

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Thomas Means, MD From 2016 - 2021

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

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	9
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	3
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Gregory Thomas Means, MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2012. He completed residency at UNC Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease Interventional Cardiology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2012)

Residency: UNC Hospitals (2015)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease Interventional Cardiology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gregory Thomas Means, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Novant Health

FORSYTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

NOVANT MEDICAL GROUP INC

MEDICAL PARK HOSPITAL LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gregory Thomas Means, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 237 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gregory Thomas Means, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Winston-Salem, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$10,984 EKOSONIC $8,845	AngioJet Ultra 5000A $1,244	GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION $373	WATCHMAN $124	GENERAL VASCULAR ACCESS $113	Other $285
Penumbra, Inc.	$2,306 Indigo System $2,306
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$2,196 Resolute $1,990	Integrity $186	$20
Abbott Laboratories	$1,581 Xience V coronary stent system $749	PCI Optimization $491	Supera peripheral stent system $108	PressureWire FFR $75	CardioMEMS HF System $56	Other $102
ABIOMED	$1,223 Impella $1,223
Other	$3,761 ELIQUIS $458	ENTRESTO $446	Repatha $324	XARELTO $320	LEQVIO $253	Other $1,959

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,008
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$7,800
Travel and Lodging	$4,950
Education	$294

Biography

Dr. Gregory Means practices adult cardiology and interventional cardiology in Winston-Salem, NC and Elkin, NC. On average, patients gave Dr. Means a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among his clinical interests: heart problems, coronary angioplasty (PTCA), and heart stent placement. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a graduate of UNC Hospitals' residency program. He is affiliated with Novant Health. His practice in Elkin, NC is open to new patients as reported by Novant Health.