Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joe Morgan, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Albany, 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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What this data tells you about Dr. Morgan
Dr. Joe Morgan is a vascular surgery physician in Albany, GA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Morgan performed 3,468 Medicare services across 2,037 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Morgan received a total of $8,050 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 216 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. 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. Morgan 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 11% volume in GA
$8,050 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,468
Medicare services
Top 11% in GA for vascular surgery physician
2,037
Unique beneficiaries
$127
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~193 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 (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. |
1,212 | $62 | $184 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 322 | $51 | $204 |
| 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. |
322 | $90 | $270 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
231 | $124 | $659 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
184 | $48 | $319 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
154 | $76 | $271 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
149 | $128 | $660 |
| Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds. |
142 | $78 | $244 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
108 | $77 | $440 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
85 | $88 | $508 |
| 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. |
64 | $39 | $110 |
| 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. |
58 | $13 | $35 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
52 | $8 | $30 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
43 | $154 | $750 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
40 | $867 | $3,324 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
39 | $758 | $4,088 |
| 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. |
36 | $109 | $416 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
35 | $103 | $686 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
35 | $36 | $138 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
24 | $184 | $1,093 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
22 | $112 | $427 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
21 | $70 | $475 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
20 | $679 | $2,600 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
19 | $93 | $359 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
14 | $6,010 | $23,902 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
14 | $94 | $593 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
12 | $2,229 | $11,395 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
11 | $486 | $1,948 |
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.
1.6% high complexity
26.2% medium
72.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,050
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,150/year across 7 years
Top 37% in GA for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
216
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
$8,050 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,388
2023
$926
2022
$884
2021
$369
2020
$272
2019
$759
2018
$2,453
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,826
Inari Medical, Inc.
$166
Kerecis Limited
$64
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$61
BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc.
$43
Abbott Laboratories
$41
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$39
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$38
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$29
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Penumbra, Inc.
$17
CORDIS US CORP.
$16
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$15
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 86.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Endologix, Inc.
$1,907
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,826
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$764
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$606
Organogenesis Inc.
$565
Abbott Laboratories
$265
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$255
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$229
ITI, Inc.
$212
Inari Medical, Inc.
$198
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$162
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$128
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$112
Boston Scientific Corporation
$70
Kerecis Limited
$64
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$64
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$56
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$55
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc.
$43
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$41
CORDIS US CORP.
$41
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$39
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$38
Medtronic, Inc.
$35
Baxter Healthcare
$26
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$22
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.
$19
Penumbra, Inc.
$17
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$15
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$14
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$13
ConvaTec Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 55.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · AFX · AQUACEL AG · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Affinity/NuShield/Puraply · Apligraf · CAPLYTA · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · ESPRIT · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · FANAPT · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · HETLIOZ · IGALMI · IGT D Peripheral · IGT Devices Und · Indigo System · JORNAY PM · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · MYNXGRIP · NUZYRA · OMNIGRAFT · Ovation · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · QELBREE · RESTOREFLO · Renal - PD · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · S · S.M.A.R.T. · SUNOSI · SUPERA · Stravix · Supera peripheral stent system · VENOVO · VIBATIV · Varithena Administration Pack · Venclose Maven Catheter · Venovo · XARELTO
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
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
3.6
County median income
$46,784
Nearest hospital
PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER
15.6 mi
15.6 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. Morgan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Morgan experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Morgan performed 1,212 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Morgan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Morgan received a total of $8,050 from 36 companies across 216 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. Morgan's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Albany?
Dr. Morgan's average Medicare payment per service is $127. 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. Morgan) 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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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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