Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stephanie Williams, M.D.
Family Medicine · 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Williams
Dr. Stephanie Williams is a family medicine specialist in Albany, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Williams performed 5,919 Medicare services across 3,917 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Williams received a total of $13,588 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 935 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. Williams 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 5% volume in GA
$13,588 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,919
Medicare services
Top 5% in GA for family medicine
3,917
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~312 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. |
751 | $81 | $270 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
689 | $8 | $18 |
| 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. |
502 | $8 | $32 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
483 | $10 | $43 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
347 | $13 | $55 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
273 | $16 | $69 |
| 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. |
237 | $54 | $183 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 234 | $17 | $54 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
232 | $121 | $342 |
| Annual depression screening | 215 | $17 | $54 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
173 | $9 | $40 |
| 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. |
158 | $2 | $9 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
135 | $30 | $76 |
| 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. |
134 | $9 | $76 |
| 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. |
130 | $70 | $163 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
92 | $8 | $35 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
91 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
85 | $9 | $58 |
| 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. |
77 | $6 | $24 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
77 | $5 | $21 |
| 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. |
68 | $21 | $93 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
58 | $9 | $37 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
57 | $16 | $49 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
49 | $3 | $13 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
49 | $7 | $27 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
42 | $34 | $128 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
39 | $29 | $121 |
| 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. |
33 | $35 | $329 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
33 | $0 | $2 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
31 | $15 | $62 |
| 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. |
30 | $12 | $36 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
29 | $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. |
19 | $38 | $139 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
19 | $145 | $412 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
18 | $266 | $662 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
17 | $31 | $76 |
| Iron level test | 16 | $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. |
16 | $9 | $36 |
| 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. |
16 | $128 | $362 |
| 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. |
15 | $24 | $239 |
| 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. |
15 | $74 | $215 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
14 | $7 | $30 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
13 | $23 | $111 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
13 | $13 | $56 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
13 | $14 | $60 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
13 | $3 | $11 |
| 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. |
13 | $5 | $21 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
12 | $91 | $583 |
| Helicobacter pylori breath test A diagnostic test that analyzes a patient's breath to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori bacteria. This procedure is used to identify infections associated with the stomach and upper digestive tract. |
11 | $66 | $225 |
| Helicobacter pylori drug administration This procedure involves the administration of a medication specifically used to treat Helicobacter pylori infection. |
11 | $8 | $32 |
| 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. |
11 | $140 | $659 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
11 | $144 | $512 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
4.8% medium
95.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,588
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,941/year across 7 years
Top 3% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
58
Companies
935
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
$13,512 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$76 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,702
2023
$2,430
2022
$1,736
2021
$1,508
2020
$837
2019
$2,076
2018
$2,299
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$275
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$246
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$175
Lilly USA, LLC
$170
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$156
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$154
Dexcom, Inc.
$151
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$151
ABBVIE INC.
$148
Medline Industries LP
$142
Amgen Inc.
$138
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$137
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$135
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$101
Abbott Laboratories
$88
Exact Sciences Corporation
$86
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$59
Novo Nordisk Inc
$48
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$42
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$41
Ardelyx, Inc.
$22
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$21
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 25.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,500
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,083
PFIZER INC.
$1,073
Amgen Inc.
$996
Novo Nordisk Inc
$848
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$826
Lilly USA, LLC
$792
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$609
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$474
AbbVie Inc.
$376
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$333
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$318
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$296
ABBVIE INC.
$294
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$281
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$235
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$230
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$218
Abbott Laboratories
$204
Allergan Inc.
$181
Dexcom, Inc.
$180
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$162
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$155
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$151
Exact Sciences Corporation
$146
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$146
Medline Industries LP
$142
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$125
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$121
AbbVie, Inc.
$106
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$82
Eisai Inc.
$76
Ethicon Inc.
$68
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$67
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$67
Almatica Pharma LLC
$62
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$54
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$49
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$41
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$41
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$33
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$29
Inari Medical, Inc.
$28
Allergan, Inc.
$26
Genentech USA, Inc.
$25
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$23
Lundbeck LLC
$22
Ardelyx, Inc.
$22
Seqirus USA Inc
$17
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$13
DEXCOM, INC.
$13
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$12
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$11
Senseonics, Incorporated
$11
Top 3 companies account for 26.9% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
69
Per 100K population
82.2
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. Williams is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of GA peers, 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. Williams experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Williams performed 751 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. Williams receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Williams received a total of $13,588 from 58 companies across 935 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. Williams's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Albany?
Dr. Williams's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Williams) 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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