Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Phuong Ta, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Dalton, 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. Ta
Dr. Phuong Ta is an internal medicine specialist in Dalton, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ta performed 7,338 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ta received a total of $8,942 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 529 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. Ta 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in GA
$8,942 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗7,338
Medicare services
Top 4% in GA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,320 | $18 | $46 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
618 | $8 | $10 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
582 | $10 | $42 |
| 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. |
526 | $76 | $190 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
434 | $47 | $80 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
428 | $0 | $4 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
420 | $1 | $15 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
367 | $13 | $54 |
| 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. |
367 | $8 | $44 |
| 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. |
247 | $63 | $113 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
242 | $36 | $60 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
241 | $16 | $40 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
147 | $24 | $25 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
129 | $120 | $165 |
| Annual depression screening | 128 | $17 | $53 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
111 | $9 | $23 |
| 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. |
91 | $72 | $110 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
91 | $29 | $33 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
85 | $29 | $65 |
| 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. |
78 | $2 | $8 |
| Influenza virus nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid technology to detect multiple types of influenza virus. |
66 | $93 | $175 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
55 | $0 | $22 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
53 | $9 | $30 |
| 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. |
49 | $10 | $40 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
48 | $41 | $100 |
| 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. |
48 | $154 | $336 |
| 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. |
44 | $6 | $18 |
| 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. |
42 | $71 | $140 |
| 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. |
40 | $34 | $350 |
| 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. |
29 | $47 | $101 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
26 | $5 | $25 |
| Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of respiratory syncytial virus in a sample. |
24 | $66 | $150 |
| 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. |
22 | $20 | $70 |
| 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 | $75 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
22 | $30 | $140 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
21 | $29 | $40 |
| 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. |
20 | $37 | $100 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
18 | $15 | $52 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
14 | $16 | $47 |
| 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. |
12 | $145 | $200 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
11 | $131 | $165 |
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 ↗$8,942
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,277/year across 7 years
Top 9% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
529
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
$1,135
2023
$1,045
2022
$974
2021
$1,374
2020
$1,268
2019
$1,508
2018
$1,639
Payments by company (2024)
Abbott Laboratories
$335
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$153
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$119
PFIZER INC.
$112
Novo Nordisk Inc
$100
ABBVIE INC.
$53
Amgen Inc.
$49
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$46
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$31
Lilly USA, LLC
$30
Indivior Inc.
$23
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$18
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 53.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,741
PFIZER INC.
$817
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$789
Novo Nordisk Inc
$454
AbbVie Inc.
$454
Abbott Laboratories
$436
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$337
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$334
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$331
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$321
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$290
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$273
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$215
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$200
ABBVIE INC.
$189
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$178
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$152
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$137
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$107
Eisai Inc.
$104
Lilly USA, LLC
$102
AbbVie, Inc.
$101
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$80
Allergan Inc.
$77
Indivior Inc.
$68
Allergan, Inc.
$62
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$58
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$44
Radius Health, Inc.
$41
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$41
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Medtronic, Inc.
$33
Exact Sciences Corporation
$28
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$24
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$24
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$21
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$21
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$18
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$14
Dexcom, Inc.
$14
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$14
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$13
Seqirus USA Inc
$13
Almatica Pharma LLC
$12
Shire North American Group Inc
$12
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 37.4% 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
128
County median income
$64,262
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER
6.6 mi
6.6 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. Ta is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in GA), with 21 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. Ta experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ta performed 1,320 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Ta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ta received a total of $8,942 from 51 companies across 529 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. Ta's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Dalton?
Dr. Ta's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Ta) 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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