Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kent Nilsson, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Athens, GA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nilsson
Dr. Kent Nilsson is an internal medicine specialist in Athens, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nilsson performed 4,331 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nilsson received a total of $162,945 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 488 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Nilsson 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 8% volume in GA
$162,945 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,331
Medicare services
Top 8% in GA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
1,116 | $15 | $95 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
848 | $21 | $114 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
285 | $5 | $35 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
259 | $25 | $226 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
185 | $56 | $284 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
173 | $44 | $98 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
172 | $18 | $91 |
| 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. |
142 | $87 | $370 |
| 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. |
89 | $128 | $496 |
| 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. |
89 | $133 | $691 |
| 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. |
72 | $60 | $249 |
| 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. |
68 | $92 | $355 |
| 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. |
58 | $10 | $137 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 54 | $162 | $705 |
| 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. |
52 | $101 | $468 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
51 | $721 | $4,025 |
| 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. |
46 | $58 | $253 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
45 | $18 | $78 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
38 | $77 | $890 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
38 | $74 | $389 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
38 | $43 | $166 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
36 | $60 | $238 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
35 | $374 | $1,860 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
35 | $237 | $1,515 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
33 | $237 | $1,512 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
32 | $48 | $187 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
26 | $37 | $155 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
24 | $63 | $255 |
| 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. |
23 | $117 | $561 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
21 | $9 | $49 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
21 | $62 | $563 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
21 | $62 | $250 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
19 | $636 | $2,976 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
16 | $69 | $289 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
15 | $592 | $2,811 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
15 | $19 | $86 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
15 | $54 | $230 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
14 | $258 | $1,251 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
12 | $9 | $49 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
63.6% high complexity
0.0% medium
36.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$162,945
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $23,278/year across 7 years
Top 1% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
488
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$40,105
2023
$21,453
2022
$72,888
2021
$2,227
2020
$11,739
2019
$5,420
2018
$9,114
Payments by company (2024)
Abbott Laboratories
$21,623
Cortex, Inc.
$11,673
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$2,040
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,833
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,308
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,224
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$77
Amgen Inc.
$56
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$51
PFIZER INC.
$36
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$35
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$30
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
CORDIS US CORP.
$19
Volta Medical Inc
$16
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
Novo Nordisk Inc
$14
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 88.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$123,802
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$13,635
Cortex, Inc.
$11,673
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$3,195
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$2,894
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,070
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,519
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,308
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$396
Amgen Inc.
$394
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$361
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$269
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$190
ATRICURE, INC.
$178
AtriCure, Inc.
$164
Ablacon, Inc.
$161
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$86
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$77
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$72
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$71
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$63
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$58
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$50
PFIZER INC.
$48
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
CVRx, Inc.
$29
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$27
CORDIS US CORP.
$19
B. Braun Interventional Systems Inc.
$18
Volta Medical Inc
$16
Ethicon US, LLC
$15
Novo Nordisk Inc
$14
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 91.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
238
County median income
$52,267
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Nilsson is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in GA), 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. Nilsson experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nilsson performed 1,116 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Nilsson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nilsson received a total of $162,945 from 35 companies across 488 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Nilsson's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Athens?
Dr. Nilsson's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Nilsson) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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