Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thomas Fausett, MD
Family Medicine · Adel, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Fausett from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Fausett
Dr. Thomas Fausett is a family medicine specialist in Adel, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fausett performed 2,812 Medicare services across 1,855 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fausett received a total of $1,884 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 105 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Fausett 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in GA
$1,884 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,812
Medicare services
Top 12% in GA for family medicine
1,855
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~148 Medicare services per year of practice
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
419 | $75 | $149 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
267 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
253 | $45 | $77 |
| 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. |
236 | $74 | $121 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
184 | $123 | $175 |
| Annual depression screening | 181 | $17 | $20 |
| 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. |
160 | $47 | $75 |
| 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. |
104 | $35 | $50 |
| Nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves straightforward medical decision making and lasts at least 10 minutes. |
98 | $29 | $72 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
84 | $9 | $41 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
80 | $137 | $275 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
68 | $24 | $25 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
66 | $29 | $30 |
| 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. |
55 | $129 | $292 |
| Nursing facility discharge management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the management of a patient's discharge from a nursing facility. It applies when the total time spent on discharge activities is 30 minutes or less. |
55 | $61 | $138 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
48 | $62 | $121 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
47 | $47 | $110 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
41 | $13 | $72 |
| 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. |
37 | $36 | $100 |
| 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. |
36 | $60 | $111 |
| 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. |
34 | $69 | $90 |
| 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. |
31 | $93 | $149 |
| 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. |
30 | $101 | $249 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
28 | $14 | $39 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
25 | $184 | $240 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
22 | $39 | $88 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
21 | $16 | $94 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
21 | $10 | $110 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
21 | $4 | $19 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
18 | $4 | $18 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
17 | $6 | $20 |
| 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. |
14 | $2 | $18 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
11 | $27 | $61 |
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,884
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $269/year across 7 years
Top 30% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
105
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,884 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$180
2023
$134
2022
$288
2021
$361
2020
$359
2019
$241
2018
$321
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$101
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$30
Philips North America LLC
$18
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 82.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$590
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$243
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$166
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$129
Boston Scientific Corporation
$104
PFIZER INC.
$83
Lilly USA, LLC
$79
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$45
Dexcom, Inc.
$38
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Amgen Inc.
$34
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$32
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$29
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$27
Neurelis, Inc.
$25
ABBVIE INC.
$24
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Eisai Inc.
$19
Philips North America LLC
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$17
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$15
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$15
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$14
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 53.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(CK7) Extended Holter · ADACEL · AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · BEXSERO · BREO · CHANTIX · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · GEMTESA · JARDIANCE · JORNAY PM · Kerendia · LYRICA · MOUNJARO · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · PENTACEL · PREVNAR 13 · Prolia · QUVIVIQ · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · UBRELVY · VALTOCO · VOQUEZNA · VYVANSE · Victoza · XIFAXAN
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
87
Per 100K population
501.1
County median income
$50,133
Nearest hospital
SOUTHWELL MEDICAL, A CAMPUS OF TRMC
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | 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. Fausett is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Fausett experienced with nursing facility visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fausett performed 419 nursing facility visit, moderate complexity services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Fausett receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fausett received a total of $1,884 from 28 companies across 105 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Fausett's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Adel?
Dr. Fausett's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Fausett) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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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