Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Frank Jones, MD
Internal Medicine · Albany, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Jones
Dr. Frank Jones is an internal medicine specialist in Albany, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jones performed 8,092 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jones received a total of $13,789 from 63 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 916 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Jones is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in GA
$13,789 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗8,092
Medicare services
Top 4% in GA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,068 | $81 | $270 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
900 | $8 | $18 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
772 | $10 | $43 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
770 | $8 | $32 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
696 | $13 | $55 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 323 | $17 | $54 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
307 | $118 | $342 |
| Annual depression screening | 294 | $17 | $54 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
260 | $10 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
233 | $30 | $76 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
228 | $70 | $163 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
176 | $58 | $183 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
159 | $16 | $69 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
127 | $3 | $13 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
114 | $10 | $76 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
107 | $9 | $37 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
97 | $115 | $362 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
94 | $4 | $16 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
90 | $6 | $24 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
90 | $5 | $21 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
85 | $38 | $139 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
83 | $8 | $58 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
81 | $19 | $75 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
79 | $8 | $35 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
62 | $1 | $5 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
59 | $7 | $27 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
55 | $29 | $121 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
53 | $13 | $56 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
50 | $22 | $93 |
| Iron level test | 48 | $6 | $26 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
48 | $9 | $36 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
40 | $3 | $11 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
34 | $16 | $49 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
33 | $196 | $582 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
31 | $14 | $62 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
28 | $5 | $21 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
28 | $35 | $128 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
27 | $149 | $412 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
25 | $9 | $30 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
24 | $2 | $9 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
24 | $77 | $215 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
22 | $12 | $36 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
20 | $4 | $18 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
20 | $22 | $239 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
19 | $35 | $329 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
16 | $158 | $496 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 15 | $18 | $75 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
15 | $31 | $76 |
| Helicobacter pylori breath test A diagnostic test that analyzes a patient's breath to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori bacteria. This procedure is used to identify infections associated with the stomach and upper digestive tract. |
13 | $61 | $225 |
| Helicobacter pylori drug administration This procedure involves the administration of a medication specifically used to treat Helicobacter pylori infection. |
13 | $8 | $32 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
13 | $282 | $662 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
13 | $39 | $161 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
11 | $7 | $51 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,789
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,970/year across 7 years
Top 5% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
63
Companies
916
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,824
2023
$2,307
2022
$1,844
2021
$1,525
2020
$898
2019
$2,142
2018
$2,249
Payments by company (2024)
PFIZER INC.
$291
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$245
ABBVIE INC.
$232
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$197
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$189
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$189
Lilly USA, LLC
$182
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$175
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$164
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$159
Dexcom, Inc.
$151
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$95
Abbott Laboratories
$88
Exact Sciences Corporation
$86
Novo Nordisk Inc
$81
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$59
Amgen Inc.
$44
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$42
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$41
Ardelyx, Inc.
$22
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$21
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$16
Philips North America LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 27.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,500
PFIZER INC.
$1,078
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,035
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,003
Novo Nordisk Inc
$973
Amgen Inc.
$890
Lilly USA, LLC
$657
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$598
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$479
ABBVIE INC.
$475
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$374
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$318
AbbVie Inc.
$311
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$277
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$249
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$245
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$236
Abbott Laboratories
$223
Allergan Inc.
$198
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$197
Dexcom, Inc.
$180
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$172
Exact Sciences Corporation
$159
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$149
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$125
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$124
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$121
AbbVie, Inc.
$119
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$95
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$91
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$84
Eisai Inc.
$76
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$73
Almatica Pharma LLC
$62
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$59
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$54
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$41
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$41
Seqirus USA Inc
$38
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$36
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$33
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$29
Inari Medical, Inc.
$28
Allergan, Inc.
$26
Genentech USA, Inc.
$25
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$23
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$22
Ardelyx, Inc.
$22
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$21
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$16
Corium, LLC
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
Philips North America LLC
$14
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$13
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP
$13
DEXCOM, INC.
$13
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$11
Senseonics, Incorporated
$11
Top 3 companies account for 26.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
44
County median income
$46,784
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER
18.8 mi
18.8 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Jones is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in GA), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Jones experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jones performed 1,068 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Jones receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jones received a total of $13,789 from 63 companies across 916 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Jones's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Albany?
Dr. Jones's average Medicare payment per service is $31. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Jones) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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