Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Scott Kleber, MD
Internal Medicine · Atlanta, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kleber
Dr. Scott Kleber is an internal medicine specialist in Atlanta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kleber performed 2,620 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kleber received a total of $7,048 from 69 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 367 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. Kleber 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 14% volume in GA
$7,048 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,620
Medicare services
Top 14% in GA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$29
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. |
297 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
254 | $8 | $30 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
252 | $13 | $59 |
| 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. |
231 | $81 | $211 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
218 | $10 | $50 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
213 | $16 | $56 |
| 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. |
193 | $2 | $17 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
149 | $130 | $228 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 106 | $18 | $75 |
| 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. |
98 | $22 | $81 |
| 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. |
84 | $58 | $155 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
58 | $10 | $44 |
| 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. |
53 | $9 | $70 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
39 | $29 | $31 |
| 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. |
38 | $69 | $85 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
32 | $8 | $35 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
30 | $6 | $12 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
30 | $29 | $111 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
28 | $3 | $20 |
| 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. |
24 | $38 | $244 |
| 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. |
21 | $4 | $22 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
18 | $25 | $81 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
18 | $49 | $200 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
17 | $7 | $27 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
17 | $29 | $30 |
| 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. |
16 | $6 | $30 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
15 | $6 | $27 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
15 | $14 | $63 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
15 | $7 | $28 |
| Thyroid hormone evaluation A blood test to measure the levels of thyroid hormones in the body. This evaluation helps assess how well the thyroid gland is functioning. |
15 | $6 | $27 |
| 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. |
15 | $282 | $496 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
11 | $13 | $55 |
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 ↗$7,048
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,007/year across 7 years
Top 11% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
69
Companies
367
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
$1,473
2023
$1,036
2022
$949
2021
$451
2020
$406
2019
$1,301
2018
$1,430
Payments by company (2024)
UCB, Inc.
$241
Amgen Inc.
$208
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$177
Lilly USA, LLC
$75
Corcept Therapeutics
$68
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$66
Mannkind Corporation
$65
ABBVIE INC.
$62
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Lundbeck LLC
$52
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$49
ARGENX US, INC.
$46
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$45
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$36
Abbott Laboratories
$32
Novo Nordisk Inc
$32
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$30
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$27
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$24
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$21
Exact Sciences Corporation
$17
PFIZER INC.
$16
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 42.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$821
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$564
Abbott Laboratories
$414
Corcept Therapeutics
$407
Lilly USA, LLC
$379
UCB, Inc.
$338
Novo Nordisk Inc
$333
Mannkind Corporation
$242
PFIZER INC.
$238
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$192
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$184
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$177
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$177
ABBVIE INC.
$167
MannKind Corporation
$165
Shire North American Group Inc
$135
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$133
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$132
AbbVie, Inc.
$128
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$101
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$90
Radius Health, Inc.
$82
Lundbeck LLC
$78
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$71
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$66
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$66
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$66
AbbVie Inc.
$64
Dexcom, Inc.
$56
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$46
ARGENX US, INC.
$46
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$41
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$41
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$38
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$33
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$32
Exact Sciences Corporation
$31
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Zyla Life Sciences
$29
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
ViiV Healthcare Company
$29
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$29
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$24
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$24
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$22
VIVUS, Inc.
$21
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$20
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$19
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$19
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$19
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$17
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$16
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Eisai Inc.
$16
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Allergan Inc.
$15
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
Napo Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 25.5% 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
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County median income
$91,490
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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. Kleber is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% 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. Kleber experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kleber performed 297 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. Kleber receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kleber received a total of $7,048 from 69 companies across 367 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. Kleber's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Atlanta?
Dr. Kleber's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Kleber) 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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