Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jon Poling, M.D.
Neurology · Athens, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Poling
Dr. Jon Poling is a neurology specialist in Athens, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Poling performed 34,710 Medicare services across 1,634 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Poling received a total of $63,734 from 62 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 559 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Poling 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 2% volume in GA
$63,734 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗34,710
Medicare services
Top 2% in GA for neurology
1,634
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,736 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
32,297 | $5 | $15 |
| 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. |
434 | $85 | $321 |
| Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote Remote monitoring of nerve and brain function during surgery, billed in 15-minute increments. |
375 | $24 | $65 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
154 | $66 | $300 |
| MRI scan of brain, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging test of the brain that does not use contrast dye. This procedure creates detailed images of the brain's structure using magnetic fields and radio waves. |
124 | $138 | $2,000 |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle | 111 | $51 | $200 |
| 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. |
108 | $57 | $221 |
| 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. |
94 | $126 | $600 |
| Chemical nerve block for neck muscles Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific muscles on the side of the neck, excluding the voice box. |
67 | $136 | $707 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
62 | $123 | $457 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 60 | $148 | $543 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
60 | $0 | $18 |
| 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. |
56 | $116 | $416 |
| 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. |
47 | $106 | $430 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
45 | $18 | $200 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
45 | $4 | $25 |
| Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face. |
44 | $134 | $735 |
| MRI of brain with and without contrast An MRI scan of the brain using contrast dye both before and after administration to provide detailed images of brain structures. |
44 | $223 | $2,800 |
| Electromyography of 2 extremities A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of two arms or legs. It helps evaluate nerve and muscle function. |
39 | $59 | $275 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
37 | $146 | $2,000 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
35 | $86 | $650 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
34 | $134 | $2,000 |
| EEG monitoring for coma or sleep This procedure measures brain wave activity to monitor patients who are in a coma or asleep. |
34 | $42 | $175 |
| Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs This procedure involves placing skin electrodes and measuring stimulated sites on the arms and legs. |
33 | $33 | $240 |
| Central motor stimulation test of legs This procedure involves placing skin electrodes on the body to measure how electrical signals travel through the central nervous system to the leg muscles. |
30 | $57 | $181 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
28 | $91 | $220 |
| 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data. |
25 | $56 | $275 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
24 | $1 | $10 |
| MRI of head blood vessels without contrast An MRI scan that creates detailed images of the blood vessels in the head without using contrast dye. |
23 | $159 | $2,000 |
| Limited needle EMG of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in specific muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. This limited study evaluates muscle function in a targeted area. |
19 | $40 | $200 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 13 or more A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. This code applies when 13 or more individual nerve studies are performed. |
19 | $211 | $2,600 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
18 | $247 | $1,250 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 5-6 tests A series of 5 to 6 tests that measure how well nerves send electrical signals. The procedure evaluates nerve function and helps identify damage or dysfunction. |
17 | $50 | $810 |
| MRI of upper spine with and without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal performed both before and after the administration of contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
16 | $238 | $3,000 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
16 | $24 | $175 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
14 | $126 | $1,600 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
11 | $314 | $1,375 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
11 | $182 | $2,400 |
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
94.9% medium
4.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$63,734
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,105/year across 7 years
Top 7% in GA for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
62
Companies
559
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$55,110 (86.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,146 (11.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,478 (2.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,448
2023
$3,099
2022
$1,004
2021
$7,959
2020
$16,038
2019
$16,630
2018
$17,556
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$281
EMD Serono, Inc.
$164
UCB, Inc.
$117
Amgen Inc.
$74
PFIZER INC.
$67
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$63
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
Biogen, Inc.
$57
MDD US Operations, LLC
$54
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Lundbeck LLC
$52
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$43
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$40
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$37
Eisai Inc.
$32
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$30
SK Life Science, Inc.
$27
Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Kedrion Biopharma, Inc.
$20
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Resmed Corp
$14
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 38.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$36,615
Allergan, Inc.
$17,691
ARGENX US, INC.
$1,527
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$971
ABBVIE INC.
$896
EMD Serono, Inc.
$824
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$534
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$532
UCB, Inc.
$522
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$234
Allergan Inc.
$218
Biogen, Inc.
$213
AbbVie Inc.
$199
MDD US Operations, LLC
$192
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$188
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$177
Lundbeck LLC
$161
GE HEALTHCARE
$151
Genentech USA, Inc.
$149
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$148
PFIZER INC.
$138
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$127
GENZYME CORPORATION
$124
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$81
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$63
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$62
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$59
Lilly USA, LLC
$58
Eisai Inc.
$56
Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$43
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$40
SK Life Science, Inc.
$40
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$31
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$30
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
US WorldMeds, LLC
$29
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Mallinckrodt LLC
$22
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$21
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Kedrion Biopharma, Inc.
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Celgene Corporation
$18
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$18
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14
Resmed Corp
$14
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 87.6% 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 →
The majority of payments (86%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in neurology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for neurology in GA.
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
16.2
County median income
$52,267
Nearest hospital
ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Poling is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in GA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 7% of GA peers, 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. Poling experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Poling performed 32,297 botox injection, per unit 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. Poling receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Poling received a total of $63,734 from 62 companies across 559 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. Poling's costs compare to other neurologists in Athens?
Dr. Poling's average Medicare payment per service is $10. 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. Poling) 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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