Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Inhulsen, MD
Internal Medicine · Cartersville, 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. Inhulsen
Dr. Christopher Inhulsen is an internal medicine specialist in Cartersville, GA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Inhulsen performed 2,520 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Inhulsen received a total of $6,604 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 399 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. Inhulsen 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.
✓ 15 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 15% volume in GA
$6,604 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,520
Medicare services
Top 15% in GA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$38
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. |
452 | $79 | $158 |
| 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. |
330 | $56 | $107 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
321 | $8 | $15 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
153 | $10 | $60 |
| 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. |
150 | $8 | $40 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
127 | $13 | $70 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
115 | $9 | $45 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
110 | $16 | $70 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
99 | $8 | $50 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
95 | $120 | $168 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
59 | $28 | $40 |
| 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. |
57 | $69 | $99 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
43 | $5 | $25 |
| 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. |
41 | $6 | $50 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
40 | $6 | $40 |
| 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. |
33 | $2 | $20 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
32 | $34 | $65 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
29 | $8 | $45 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
28 | $84 | $242 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
22 | $15 | $65 |
| 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. |
22 | $34 | $125 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
21 | $29 | $110 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
20 | $21 | $70 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
20 | $82 | $320 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
20 | $29 | $35 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
17 | $14 | $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. |
16 | $14 | $80 |
| 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. |
14 | $10 | $73 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
12 | $50 | $160 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
11 | $9 | $45 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 13-valent | 11 | $253 | $345 |
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 ↗$6,604
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $943/year across 7 years
Top 12% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
399
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
$1,520
2023
$1,618
2022
$639
2021
$13
2020
$181
2019
$1,321
2018
$1,311
Payments by company (2024)
Novo Nordisk Inc
$365
ABBVIE INC.
$232
PFIZER INC.
$174
Lilly USA, LLC
$174
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$79
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$71
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$65
Dexcom, Inc.
$65
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Amgen Inc.
$46
Abbott Laboratories
$37
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$37
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Top 3 companies account for 50.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,123
PFIZER INC.
$592
ABBVIE INC.
$552
Lilly USA, LLC
$506
Amgen Inc.
$486
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$352
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$325
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$312
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$257
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$254
Dexcom, Inc.
$192
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$189
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$150
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$125
AbbVie, Inc.
$115
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$108
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$105
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$93
Abbott Laboratories
$91
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$75
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$74
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$71
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$58
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$48
Valeritas, Inc.
$35
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Shire North American Group Inc
$18
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$17
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$16
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Lundbeck LLC
$14
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$12
AbbVie Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVAIR · AIRSUPRA · Adthyza · Aimovig · Amitiza · Androgel · Auvelity · BELSOMRA · BREO · BREZTRI · BYDUREON · CHANTIX · CREON · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FANAPT · FARXIGA · FLECTOR PATCH · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GEMTESA · GVOKE HYPOPEN · Humira · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · LINZESS · LYRICA · Linzess · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Prolia · QELBREE · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Synthroid · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Trintellix · Trulance · UBRELVY · V-GO · VESICARE · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · WELLBUTRIN · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · ZEPBOUND
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
145
County median income
$79,431
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PIEDMONT CARTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 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. Inhulsen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in GA), with 15 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. Inhulsen experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Inhulsen performed 452 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. Inhulsen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Inhulsen received a total of $6,604 from 41 companies across 399 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. Inhulsen's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Cartersville?
Dr. Inhulsen's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Inhulsen) 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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