Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Garrett White, M.D.
Nephrology · Savannah, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. White
Dr. Garrett White is a nephrology specialist in Savannah, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. White performed 8,444 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. White received a total of $8,495 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 428 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. White 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 5% volume in GA
$8,495 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗8,444
Medicare services
Top 5% in GA for nephrology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$45
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. |
1,059 | $87 | $270 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
676 | $8 | $18 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | 625 | $8 | $36 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
514 | $92 | $261 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
504 | $5 | $21 |
| 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. |
498 | $6 | $24 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
429 | $61 | $181 |
| 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. |
396 | $2 | $9 |
| 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. |
393 | $7 | $32 |
| 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. |
346 | $4 | $18 |
| 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. |
337 | $40 | $169 |
| 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. |
325 | $124 | $362 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
274 | $36 | $158 |
| Iron level test | 250 | $6 | $26 |
| 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. |
247 | $9 | $36 |
| 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. |
241 | $34 | $192 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
191 | $7 | $27 |
| Dialysis services for patients 20 or older Dialysis treatment provided to patients aged 20 years or older, involving four or more physician visits per month. |
177 | $253 | $862 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
110 | $130 | $511 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
103 | $29 | $121 |
| Home dialysis services per month Monthly dialysis treatment provided in the patient's home for individuals aged 20 or older. |
93 | $204 | $725 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
61 | $13 | $56 |
| Hemodialysis, single evaluation A dialysis procedure to filter waste from the blood, performed with a physician's evaluation. |
61 | $56 | $221 |
| 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. |
61 | $30 | $127 |
| Urine sodium level test A laboratory test that measures the amount of sodium in a urine sample. This test helps evaluate electrolyte balance and kidney function. |
60 | $5 | $14 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
54 | $13 | $55 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
54 | $9 | $40 |
| Dialysis services for adults, 2-3 visits per month This code covers dialysis services for patients aged 20 or older who have 2 to 3 physician visits per month. |
49 | $217 | $726 |
| Urinalysis, microscopic examination A laboratory test that examines a urine sample under a microscope to check for cells, crystals, bacteria, or other substances. |
46 | $3 | $12 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
45 | $97 | $347 |
| 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. |
44 | $119 | $416 |
| Dialysis procedure with evaluation A dialysis treatment that includes one evaluation. |
37 | $60 | $261 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
37 | $13 | $58 |
| 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. |
20 | $62 | $183 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 15 | $168 | $519 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
12 | $10 | $43 |
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 ↗$8,495
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,214/year across 7 years
Top 10% in GA for nephrology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
428
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
$1,886
2023
$1,890
2022
$1,107
2021
$1,056
2020
$650
2019
$830
2018
$1,076
Payments by company (2024)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$238
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$225
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$215
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$197
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$182
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$158
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$143
Amgen Inc.
$134
Ardelyx, Inc.
$111
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$95
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$66
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC
$19
Top 3 companies account for 35.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,124
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$958
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$920
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$799
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$642
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$585
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$523
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$373
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$238
Novo Nordisk Inc
$226
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$208
Horizon Pharma plc
$184
Medtronic, Inc.
$160
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$155
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$142
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
$132
Ardelyx, Inc.
$111
Calliditas Therapeutics US Inc.
$108
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$107
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$88
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$88
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$62
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
Shire North American Group Inc
$55
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$51
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC
$43
Relypsa, Inc.
$39
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$24
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$24
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$23
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$18
NxStage Medical, Inc.
$18
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
Retrophin, Inc.
$15
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$14
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$14
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$13
Allergan Inc.
$13
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$12
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 35.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ACTHAR · AJOVY · AURYXIA · Aimovig · Auryxia · CRYSVITA · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · FARXIGA · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE · Fabhalta · GATTEX · IBSRELA · INJECTAFER · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JESDUVROQ · JYNARQUE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LINZESS · LOKELMA · LUPKYNIS · LifeVest · MONOFERRIC · NATPARA · NATPARA (PARATHYROID HORMONE) · NXSTAGE SYSTEM ONE · ONPATTRO · ONYX FRONTIER · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Parsabiv · Prolia · RAYALDEE · Rayaldee · Rayaldee (old) · Renal - PD · Rybelsus · SAMSCA · Strensiq · TARPEYO · TEFLARO · Tavneos · Thiola · ULTOMIRIS · Velphoro · Veltassa · XARELTO · XIFAXAN
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
Nephrologists in nearby ZIP areas
9
County median income
$69,575
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
COASTAL HARBOR TREATMENT 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. White is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% 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. White experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. White performed 1,059 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. White receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. White received a total of $8,495 from 44 companies across 428 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. White's costs compare to other nephrologists in Savannah?
Dr. White's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. White) 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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