Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph McLendon, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. McLendon
Dr. Joseph McLendon is an internal medicine specialist in Albany, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McLendon performed 8,864 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McLendon received a total of $9,391 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 599 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. McLendon 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 3% volume in GA
$9,391 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗8,864
Medicare services
Top 3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
916 | $8 | $18 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
675 | $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. |
595 | $8 | $32 |
| 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. |
487 | $116 | $362 |
| 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. |
454 | $86 | $270 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
377 | $13 | $55 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 295 | $17 | $54 |
| 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. |
283 | $2 | $9 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
270 | $123 | $342 |
| Annual depression screening | 269 | $17 | $54 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
257 | $29 | $121 |
| 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. |
255 | $56 | $183 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
212 | $23 | $74 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
209 | $34 | $158 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
206 | $16 | $69 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
204 | $32 | $192 |
| 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. |
173 | $79 | $215 |
| 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. |
160 | $4 | $16 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
153 | $3 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
150 | $9 | $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. |
147 | $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. |
143 | $71 | $163 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
139 | $8 | $35 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
131 | $9 | $37 |
| 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. |
118 | $6 | $24 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
118 | $5 | $21 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
103 | $15 | $62 |
| 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. |
95 | $22 | $93 |
| 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. |
87 | $10 | $76 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
76 | $16 | $49 |
| 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. |
75 | $10 | $58 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
74 | $19 | $75 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
73 | $38 | $139 |
| Iron level test | 66 | $6 | $26 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
66 | $7 | $27 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
65 | $13 | $56 |
| 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. |
65 | $9 | $36 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
65 | $34 | $128 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
64 | $1 | $5 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
59 | $14 | $60 |
| 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. |
51 | $35 | $329 |
| 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. |
45 | $12 | $36 |
| 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. |
39 | $5 | $21 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
38 | $3 | $11 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
28 | $15 | $50 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 24 | $8 | $33 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
23 | $130 | $659 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
20 | $83 | $583 |
| 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. |
18 | $4 | $18 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
18 | $8 | $76 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
18 | $21 | $132 |
| 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. |
17 | $155 | $412 |
| 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. |
16 | $246 | $662 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
16 | $31 | $76 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
14 | $9 | $30 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 13 | $18 | $75 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
13 | $146 | $512 |
| 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. |
12 | $158 | $496 |
| 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. |
12 | $8 | $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.
0.2% high complexity
2.1% medium
97.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,391
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,342/year across 7 years
Top 8% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
599
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
$1,695
2023
$1,537
2022
$1,066
2021
$1,281
2020
$792
2019
$1,562
2018
$1,457
Payments by company (2024)
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$314
PFIZER INC.
$165
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$154
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$154
Dexcom, Inc.
$151
Novo Nordisk Inc
$145
Abbott Laboratories
$88
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$88
ABBVIE INC.
$70
Exact Sciences Corporation
$69
Lilly USA, LLC
$60
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$49
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Amgen Inc.
$29
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$26
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$16
Philips North America LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 37.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,151
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,134
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,129
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$736
Amgen Inc.
$690
PFIZER INC.
$560
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$464
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$268
AbbVie Inc.
$232
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$228
Abbott Laboratories
$223
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$218
Lilly USA, LLC
$214
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$197
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$192
Dexcom, Inc.
$180
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$162
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$140
ABBVIE INC.
$126
Exact Sciences Corporation
$111
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$95
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$79
AbbVie, Inc.
$78
Allergan Inc.
$77
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$69
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$67
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$56
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$35
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$33
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$33
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$28
Almatica Pharma LLC
$28
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$24
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$22
Seqirus USA Inc
$20
Eisai Inc.
$17
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$16
Corium, LLC
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
Philips North America LLC
$14
DEXCOM, INC.
$13
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$12
Senseonics, Incorporated
$8
Top 3 companies account for 36.4% of all-time payments
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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. McLendon is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% 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. McLendon experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McLendon performed 916 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. McLendon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McLendon received a total of $9,391 from 50 companies across 599 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. McLendon's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Albany?
Dr. McLendon'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. McLendon) 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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