Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Roberta Andrews, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Macon, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Andrews
Dr. Roberta Andrews is an internal medicine specialist in Macon, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Andrews performed 10,853 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Andrews received a total of $4,976 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 314 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. Andrews 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 3% volume in GA
$4,976 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗10,853
Medicare services
Top 3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
709 | $13 | $113 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
687 | $34 | $100 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
670 | $8 | $15 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
649 | $29 | $85 |
| 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. |
541 | $79 | $189 |
| 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. |
485 | $8 | $49 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
477 | $33 | $110 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
476 | $16 | $123 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
474 | $10 | $83 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
455 | $10 | $88 |
| 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. |
455 | $4 | $50 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
397 | $14 | $60 |
| 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. |
379 | $14 | $170 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
358 | $120 | $132 |
| 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. |
321 | $9 | $93 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 315 | $8 | $80 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
279 | $3 | $39 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
216 | $21 | $322 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
216 | $81 | $400 |
| 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. |
195 | $55 | $125 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
173 | $29 | $293 |
| 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. |
168 | $2 | $29 |
| 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. |
147 | $9 | $54 |
| 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. |
133 | $34 | $394 |
| 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. |
125 | $35 | $100 |
| 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. |
121 | $47 | $126 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
113 | $15 | $126 |
| 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. |
83 | $283 | $400 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
83 | $26 | $26 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
83 | $26 | $27 |
| 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. |
82 | $72 | $119 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
77 | $112 | $268 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
66 | $13 | $136 |
| Iron level test | 65 | $6 | $57 |
| 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. |
56 | $6 | $50 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
53 | $8 | $61 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
49 | $5 | $34 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
43 | $19 | $30 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
36 | $5 | $30 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
31 | $4 | $38 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
30 | $12 | $42 |
| Manual white blood cell count A laboratory test that involves examining a sample under a microscope to manually count the number of white blood cells present. |
29 | $4 | $29 |
| 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. |
29 | $6 | $45 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
26 | $13 | $40 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
22 | $8 | $30 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
21 | $7 | $51 |
| 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. |
21 | $6 | $53 |
| Digital breast tomosynthesis (3D mammogram) A specialized imaging test that creates three-dimensional pictures of the breast tissue to help detect abnormalities. |
17 | $16 | $90 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
16 | $26 | $189 |
| Adm sarscv2 bvl 50mcg/.5ml a | 15 | $38 | $45 |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast An X-ray examination of one breast to evaluate specific breast symptoms or abnormalities. |
14 | $51 | $266 |
| 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. |
14 | $4 | $33 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
13 | $155 | $190 |
| Multiplex PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A and B A laboratory test that uses a multiplex amplified probe technique to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and influenza virus types A and B in a single sample. |
12 | $140 | $325 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
11 | $142 | $1,052 |
| 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. |
11 | $7 | $20 |
| 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. |
11 | $155 | $171 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
1.6% medium
98.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,976
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $711/year across 7 years
Top 16% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
314
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
$843
2023
$781
2022
$903
2021
$660
2020
$286
2019
$817
2018
$686
Payments by company (2024)
Novo Nordisk Inc
$165
PFIZER INC.
$143
Amgen Inc.
$139
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$80
Lilly USA, LLC
$66
McKesson Medical-Surgical, Inc.
$40
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$30
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$26
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
ABBVIE INC.
$17
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Abbott Laboratories
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Dexcom, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 53.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$720
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$551
Amgen Inc.
$548
PFIZER INC.
$481
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$226
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$169
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$164
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$157
AbbVie Inc.
$140
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$137
Lilly USA, LLC
$134
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$123
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$118
Bausch Health US, LLC
$109
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$103
McKesson Medical-Surgical, Inc.
$87
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$82
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$80
ABBVIE INC.
$70
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$68
Abbott Laboratories
$63
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$61
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$55
Allergan, Inc.
$52
Allergan Inc.
$42
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Medtronic, Inc.
$30
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$30
Seqirus USA Inc
$28
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$26
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$21
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$21
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$16
Horizon Pharma plc
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
Dexcom, Inc.
$13
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$13
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$12
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$11
Genentech USA, Inc.
$11
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
196
County median income
$68,259
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
COLISEUM MEDICAL CENTERS, LLC, DBA
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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. Andrews is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% 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. Andrews experienced with lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Andrews performed 709 lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) 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. Andrews receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Andrews received a total of $4,976 from 48 companies across 314 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. Andrews's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Macon?
Dr. Andrews'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. Andrews) 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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