Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gregory Smith, MEDICAL DOCTOR
Gastroenterology · Athens, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed 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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Smith 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. Smith
Dr. Gregory Smith is a gastroenterology specialist in Athens, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Smith performed 1,556 Medicare services across 1,414 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Smith received a total of $31,307 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 379 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Smith 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 10% volume in GA
$31,307 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,556
Medicare services
Top 10% in GA for gastroenterology
1,414
Unique beneficiaries
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~82 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy Sedation services provided by the physician performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure. This requires an independent trained observer to assist in monitoring the patient. |
251 | $4 | $55 |
| 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. |
219 | $88 | $213 |
| 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. |
174 | $99 | $209 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
159 | $91 | $725 |
| 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. |
123 | $63 | $146 |
| 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. |
122 | $79 | $195 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
112 | $191 | $1,450 |
| 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. |
75 | $59 | $130 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
49 | $136 | $925 |
| 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. |
47 | $38 | $105 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
42 | $8 | $20 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
29 | $84 | $650 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
28 | $173 | $400 |
| Endoscopic incision of pancreatic outlet A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to make an incision in the pancreatic outlet. |
25 | $26 | $1,300 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
23 | $102 | $1,025 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
23 | $174 | $400 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
22 | $262 | $1,425 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
18 | $50 | $130 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to insert a guide wire into the esophagus, followed by dilation to widen the esophageal passage. |
15 | $124 | $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 ↗$31,307
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,472/year across 7 years
Top 4% in GA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
379
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$23,606 (75.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,571 (24.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$131 (0.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$840
2023
$24,380
2022
$1,166
2021
$717
2020
$953
2019
$1,830
2018
$1,420
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$243
GENZYME CORPORATION
$111
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$64
PFIZER INC.
$55
Medtronic, Inc.
$44
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$43
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Lilly USA, LLC
$38
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$31
QOL Medical, LLC
$30
Boston Scientific Corporation
$28
Mauna Kea Technologies, Inc.
$25
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$24
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$19
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$17
CapsoVision, Inc.
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 49.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Olympus America Inc.
$23,619
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$977
ABBVIE INC.
$870
AbbVie Inc.
$800
Boston Scientific Corporation
$697
AbbVie, Inc.
$587
PFIZER INC.
$481
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$376
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$346
GENZYME CORPORATION
$209
UCB, Inc.
$206
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$178
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$176
QOL Medical, LLC
$168
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$149
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$141
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$116
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$115
Celgene Corporation
$110
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$85
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$82
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
INTRA-SANA LABORATORIES
$65
Romark Laboratories, LC
$56
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$45
Medtronic, Inc.
$44
Allergan Inc.
$43
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$43
Lilly USA, LLC
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$37
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$31
Novo Nordisk Inc
$29
Amgen Inc.
$28
Mauna Kea Technologies, Inc.
$25
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$20
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$20
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$20
VIVUS LLC
$19
Shire North American Group Inc
$19
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$17
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$16
CapsoVision, Inc.
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$14
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Ardelyx, Inc.
$13
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Shionogi Inc
$12
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$12
Napo Pharmaceuticals Inc
$7
Top 3 companies account for 81.3% 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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for gastroenterology in GA.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
7.7
County median income
$52,267
Nearest hospital
ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
6.4 mi
6.4 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. Smith is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in GA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Smith experienced with moderate sedation during gi endoscopy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Smith performed 251 moderate sedation during gi endoscopy 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. Smith receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Smith received a total of $31,307 from 51 companies across 379 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. Smith's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Athens?
Dr. Smith's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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. Smith) 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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