Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stephen Elmore, MD
Internal Medicine · Gainesville, 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. Elmore
Dr. Stephen Elmore is an internal medicine specialist in Gainesville, GA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Elmore performed 56,517 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Elmore received a total of $15,465 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 931 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. Elmore 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.
✓ 13 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 0% volume in GA
$15,465 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗56,517
Medicare services
Top 0% in GA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | 24,993 | $5 | $11 |
| Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) An injection of certolizumab pegol administered under the direct supervision of a physician. |
23,000 | $4 | $15 |
| Abatacept infusion (Orencia) An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered. |
3,450 | $34 | $90 |
| 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. |
663 | $84 | $250 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
607 | $3 | $10 |
| 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. |
607 | $5 | $18 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
581 | $10 | $30 |
| 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. |
572 | $8 | $25 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
503 | $8 | $12 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
274 | $11 | $30 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
147 | $17 | $55 |
| 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. |
121 | $11 | $35 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
117 | $94 | $500 |
| Immunoassay substance analysis, multiple step method A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to analyze a substance. The process involves multiple steps to detect or measure the target material. |
90 | $11 | $30 |
| 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. |
78 | $58 | $175 |
| Tuberculosis blood test (gamma interferon) A blood test that measures the immune system's response to tuberculosis bacteria using gamma interferon levels. |
76 | $60 | $150 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
72 | $11 | $45 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
70 | $47 | $130 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
67 | $21 | $150 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
51 | $15 | $40 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
50 | $13 | $34 |
| 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. |
50 | $6 | $22 |
| 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. |
47 | $4 | $15 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 45 | $6 | $20 |
| 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. |
39 | $118 | $320 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
37 | $13 | $45 |
| 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. |
28 | $13 | $31 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
26 | $15 | $38 |
| DNA antibody test (native or double-stranded) A blood test that measures the level of antibodies targeting native or double-stranded DNA. This test is used to detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the body. |
21 | $13 | $50 |
| Measurement of dna antibody, single stranded | 21 | $11 | $45 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
14 | $29 | $30 |
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.
6.4% high complexity
85.3% medium
8.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,465
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,209/year across 7 years
Top 4% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
931
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
$3,890
2023
$2,981
2022
$2,698
2021
$1,961
2020
$831
2019
$2,640
2018
$463
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$986
Amgen Inc.
$537
UCB, Inc.
$428
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$320
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$219
PFIZER INC.
$219
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$192
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$169
GENZYME CORPORATION
$123
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$104
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$98
SOBI, INC
$73
Radius Health, Inc.
$68
Organon Llc
$46
Lilly USA, LLC
$45
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Sandoz Inc.
$45
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$38
Genentech USA, Inc.
$36
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$29
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 50.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$2,563
Amgen Inc.
$1,920
UCB, Inc.
$1,828
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,348
PFIZER INC.
$1,089
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$823
AbbVie Inc.
$750
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$615
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$552
GENZYME CORPORATION
$457
AbbVie, Inc.
$431
Lilly USA, LLC
$424
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$343
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$336
Celgene Corporation
$334
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$319
Genentech USA, Inc.
$297
Radius Health, Inc.
$172
Organon LLC
$147
SOBI, INC
$101
Sandoz Inc.
$88
Sobi, Inc
$65
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$54
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$52
Organon Llc
$46
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$42
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$38
Grifols USA, LLC
$37
MEDEXUS PHARMA, INC.
$36
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$19
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 40.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMJEVITA · Actemra · Arcalyst · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · EVENITY · EVUSHELD · Enbrel · FORTEO · Gamunex-C · HUMIRA · HYRIMOZ · Humira · INFLECTRA · KEVZARA · KINERET · KRYSTEXXA · Kineret · LUPKYNIS · LYRICA · Mitigare · NUCALA · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · ORENCIA · Otezla · PENNSAID · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · RAYOS · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · Rasuvo · Rinvoq · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STRENSIQ · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Tavneos · Truxima · Tymlos · XELJANZ
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
335
County median income
$77,430
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC
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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. Elmore is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in GA).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Elmore experienced with tocilizumab injection (actemra)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Elmore performed 24,993 tocilizumab injection (actemra) 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. Elmore receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Elmore received a total of $15,465 from 34 companies across 931 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. Elmore's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Gainesville?
Dr. Elmore's average Medicare payment per service is $8. 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. Elmore) 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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