Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jinne Richards, M.D.
Family Medicine - Adult · Albany, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Richards 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. Richards
Dr. Jinne Richards is a family medicine - adult specialist in Albany, GA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Richards performed 4,144 Medicare services across 2,944 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Richards received a total of $10,035 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 632 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine - adult. 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. Richards 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in GA
$10,035 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,144
Medicare services
Top 13% in GA for family medicine - adult
2,944
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~345 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
577 | $77 | $270 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
466 | $8 | $18 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
371 | $10 | $43 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
280 | $13 | $55 |
| 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. |
229 | $6 | $26 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
202 | $16 | $69 |
| 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 | $9 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
163 | $9 | $40 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 157 | $17 | $54 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
143 | $122 | $342 |
| Annual depression screening | 134 | $17 | $54 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
107 | $29 | $121 |
| 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. |
98 | $52 | $183 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
95 | $9 | $37 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
91 | $30 | $76 |
| 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. |
90 | $7 | $32 |
| 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. |
88 | $71 | $163 |
| 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. |
60 | $6 | $24 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
60 | $5 | $21 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
49 | $3 | $13 |
| 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. |
49 | $9 | $58 |
| 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. |
41 | $10 | $76 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
39 | $15 | $62 |
| 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. |
36 | $22 | $93 |
| 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. |
36 | $35 | $329 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
34 | $8 | $35 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
31 | $19 | $75 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
25 | $38 | $139 |
| Iron level test | 24 | $6 | $26 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
23 | $11 | $36 |
| 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. |
23 | $9 | $36 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
22 | $13 | $56 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
22 | $15 | $49 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
18 | $33 | $128 |
| 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. |
17 | $73 | $215 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
14 | $3 | $11 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
14 | $15 | $50 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
13 | $79 | $583 |
| 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. |
12 | $5 | $21 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
12 | $8 | $30 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
11 | $20 | $239 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
1.3% medium
98.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,035
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,434/year across 7 years
Top 7% in GA for family medicine - adult
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
632
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
$10,006 (99.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$29 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,400
2023
$1,735
2022
$993
2021
$1,434
2020
$759
2019
$1,403
2018
$1,311
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$208
Novo Nordisk Inc
$197
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$189
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$182
PFIZER INC.
$181
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$175
Lilly USA, LLC
$171
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$171
ABBVIE INC.
$168
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$154
Dexcom, Inc.
$151
Abbott Laboratories
$88
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$76
Amgen Inc.
$57
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$42
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$41
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$40
Exact Sciences Corporation
$36
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$16
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 24.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,298
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,229
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$738
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$693
Amgen Inc.
$578
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$538
PFIZER INC.
$510
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$348
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$312
Lilly USA, LLC
$296
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$290
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$279
AbbVie Inc.
$266
ABBVIE INC.
$248
Abbott Laboratories
$223
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$189
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$182
Dexcom, Inc.
$180
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$131
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$126
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$102
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$94
AbbVie, Inc.
$91
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$91
Exact Sciences Corporation
$80
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$72
Allergan Inc.
$71
Ethicon Inc.
$68
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$51
Eisai Inc.
$47
Almatica Pharma LLC
$42
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$41
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$35
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$35
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$28
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$25
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$23
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$22
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$16
Corium, LLC
$16
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
Inari Medical, Inc.
$15
DEXCOM, INC.
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Genentech USA, Inc.
$11
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$11
Senseonics, Incorporated
$11
Top 3 companies account for 32.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for family medicine - adult in GA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine - adults within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
1.2
County median income
$46,784
Nearest hospital
PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER
18.8 mi
18.8 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. Richards is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of GA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Richards experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Richards performed 577 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Richards receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Richards received a total of $10,035 from 53 companies across 632 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. Richards's costs compare to other family medicine - adults in Albany?
Dr. Richards's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Richards) 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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