Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dwayne Daugherty, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Decatur, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Daugherty
Dr. Dwayne Daugherty is an internal medicine specialist in Decatur, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Daugherty performed 9,597 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Daugherty received a total of $2,974 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 164 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. Daugherty 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 3% volume in GA
$2,974 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗9,597
Medicare services
Top 3% in GA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$18
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. |
549 | $82 | $300 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
498 | $8 | $17 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
456 | $10 | $66 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
453 | $9 | $100 |
| 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. |
452 | $8 | $53 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
451 | $16 | $60 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
451 | $17 | $150 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
445 | $13 | $90 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
443 | $7 | $56 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
430 | $5 | $45 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
423 | $4 | $44 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
420 | $7 | $38 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
376 | $29 | $170 |
| 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. |
366 | $4 | $41 |
| 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. |
251 | $2 | $20 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
248 | $13 | $143 |
| Iron level test | 244 | $6 | $69 |
| 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. |
239 | $9 | $70 |
| 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. |
229 | $6 | $39 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
227 | $15 | $126 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
214 | $14 | $128 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
202 | $40 | $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. |
177 | $23 | $124 |
| 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. |
177 | $10 | $97 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
153 | $128 | $260 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
142 | $9 | $86 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
126 | $18 | $95 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
81 | $27 | $232 |
| Luteinizing hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of luteinizing hormone, a reproductive hormone. This test helps evaluate hormonal balance and reproductive function. |
80 | $18 | $134 |
| 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. |
79 | $6 | $86 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
79 | $5 | $86 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
79 | $18 | $128 |
| 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. |
75 | $71 | $125 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
74 | $31 | $50 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 64 | $18 | $75 |
| 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. |
62 | $38 | $250 |
| 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. |
56 | $25 | $201 |
| Stool test for hidden blood (FIT) A laboratory test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood using an immunoassay method. |
15 | $14 | $95 |
| Pap smear screening test A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis. |
11 | $43 | $50 |
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 ↗$2,974
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $425/year across 7 years
Top 24% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
164
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
$480
2023
$382
2022
$430
2021
$447
2020
$169
2019
$468
2018
$597
Payments by company (2024)
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$100
Novo Nordisk Inc
$63
ABBVIE INC.
$57
Lilly USA, LLC
$44
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Amgen Inc.
$38
Dexcom, Inc.
$24
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$21
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$17
Echosens North America, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 46.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$367
Lilly USA, LLC
$364
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$342
Novo Nordisk Inc
$232
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$179
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$154
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$147
PFIZER INC.
$126
AbbVie, Inc.
$104
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$100
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$93
AbbVie Inc.
$76
ABBVIE INC.
$72
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$63
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$52
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$35
Almatica Pharma LLC
$32
Allergan, Inc.
$30
Optinose US, Inc.
$25
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Dexcom, Inc.
$24
Welch Allyn
$23
Exact Sciences Corporation
$22
Linus Health, Inc.
$20
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$20
Emmaus Medical, Inc.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Echosens North America, Inc.
$16
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
Abbott Laboratories
$15
Seqirus USA Inc
$13
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
2,199
County median income
$77,683
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
EMORY DECATUR HOSPITAL
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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. Daugherty is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% 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. Daugherty experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Daugherty performed 549 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. Daugherty receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Daugherty received a total of $2,974 from 36 companies across 164 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. Daugherty's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Decatur?
Dr. Daugherty's average Medicare payment per service is $18. 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. Daugherty) 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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