Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Daugherty, D.O.
Urology 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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Daugherty 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. Daugherty
Dr. Michael Daugherty is an urology physician in Albany, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Daugherty performed 5,272 Medicare services across 3,963 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Daugherty received a total of $11,061 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 400 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology 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. Daugherty 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 in practice
▲ Top 20% volume in GA
$11,061 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,272
Medicare services
Top 20% in GA for urology physician
3,963
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~264 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
919 | $5 | $50 |
| 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. |
652 | $53 | $199 |
| 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. |
550 | $2 | $34 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
500 | $6 | $93 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
453 | $3 | $40 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
380 | $8 | $38 |
| 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. |
364 | $81 | $290 |
| 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. |
318 | $41 | $105 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 286 | $18 | $150 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
113 | $0 | $31 |
| 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. |
84 | $36 | $100 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
72 | $25 | $250 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
68 | $18 | $156 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 54 | $133 | $575 |
| 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. |
49 | $10 | $62 |
| 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. |
49 | $128 | $268 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
48 | $65 | $467 |
| 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. |
46 | $9 | $75 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
42 | $37 | $271 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
36 | $55 | $700 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
33 | $117 | $1,800 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
31 | $7 | $155 |
| 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. |
28 | $82 | $225 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
25 | $34 | $78 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
21 | $23 | $515 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
18 | $18 | $125 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
17 | $27 | $566 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
16 | $137 | $800 |
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 ↗$11,061
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,580/year across 7 years
Top 21% in GA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
400
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
$10,790 (97.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$271 (2.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$346
2023
$853
2022
$3,750
2021
$1,932
2020
$1,156
2019
$1,309
2018
$1,716
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Teleflex LLC
$114
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$66
COLOPLAST CORP
$43
PFIZER INC.
$29
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$26
Endo USA, Inc.
$25
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$18
Top 3 companies account for 64.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,603
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,108
NeoTract Inc.
$870
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$655
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$631
PFIZER INC.
$590
Boston Scientific Corporation
$443
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$340
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$320
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$267
Axonics, Inc.
$254
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$243
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$235
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$197
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$188
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$166
Amgen Inc.
$149
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$147
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$141
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$138
AbbVie Inc.
$127
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$121
Teleflex LLC
$114
Allergan, Inc.
$111
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$111
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$96
Allergan Inc.
$85
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$78
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$73
ABBVIE INC.
$61
COLOPLAST CORP
$43
DENTSPLY IH AB
$42
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
AbbVie, Inc.
$36
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$34
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$30
Coloplast Corp
$26
Endo USA, Inc.
$25
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$18
Cook Medical LLC
$14
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
ROCHESTER MEDICAL CORPORATION
$12
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$11
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$11
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$10
Retrophin, Inc.
$2
Top 3 companies account for 41.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · AMS · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · AMS 700 CXR RTE Kit · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Androgel · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bulkamid · CONTINENCE CARE · EDEX · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIBER DUST · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · General - Erectile Dysfunction · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LoFric · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Prolia · REZUM · Rubraca · SPACEOAR VUE · SpeediCath · TOVIAZ · Titan · UROLIFT · UroLift · VESICARE · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · YONSA · rezum Generator
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
9.5
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. Daugherty is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Daugherty experienced with creatinine test (kidney function)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Daugherty performed 919 creatinine test (kidney function) 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. Daugherty receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Daugherty received a total of $11,061 from 47 companies across 400 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. Daugherty's costs compare to other urology physicians in Albany?
Dr. Daugherty's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Daugherty) 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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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