Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Chester Rollins, MD

Otolaryngology · Atlanta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1720 PEACHTREE ST NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
4043515045
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1508931171 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Rollins 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. Rollins

Dr. Chester Rollins is an otolaryngology specialist in Atlanta, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rollins performed 2,384 Medicare services across 1,246 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rollins received a total of $1,676 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 82 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Rollins 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 13% volume in GA $1,676 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,384
Medicare services
Top 13% in GA for otolaryngology
1,246
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~125 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
Allergy immunotherapy preparation
A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens.
910 $11 $34
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.
586 $64 $189
Nasal and throat exam with endoscope
A procedure to visually examine the nose and throat using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. This allows for direct visualization of the internal structures of the upper airway.
297 $89 $400
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech.
177 $29 $200
Middle ear function test
A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning.
173 $13 $75
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.
140 $80 $284
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
49 $33 $172
Impacted earwax removal by physician
Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing.
23 $36 $132
Microscopic ear examination
A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum.
15 $20 $131
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
14 $91 $379
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 ↗
$1,676
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $239/year across 7 years
Top 40% in GA for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
82
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
$1,676 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$163
2023
$105
2022
$257
2021
$412
2020
$166
2019
$346
2018
$227

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$47
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$29
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$29
GENZYME CORPORATION
$21
Optinose US, Inc.
$20
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 64.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$259
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$221
GENZYME CORPORATION
$190
Stryker Corporation
$139
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$121
OptiNose US, Inc.
$106
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$100
Kaleo, Inc.
$99
Optinose US, Inc.
$64
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$62
ALK-Abello, Inc
$56
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$46
Aerin Medical Inc.
$44
kaleo, Inc.
$41
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$17
Acclarent, Inc
$15
Phadia US Inc.
$15
Aytu BioPharma, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 40.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT NAVWIRE Sinus Navigation Guidewire · AUVI-Q · Aciphex · Auvi-Q · CIPRODEX · DSUVIA · DUPIXENT · ENT Sinus · ENTELLUS - FOCESS SINUSCOPES · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FUSION · ImmunoCAP · NUCALA · NUVENT · Odactra · Otovel · PROPEL · Ryaltris · SINUVA · VivAer · Vivaer RF Stylus · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
164
Per 100K population
15.3
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT HOSPITAL, INC
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. Rollins is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Rollins experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rollins performed 910 allergy immunotherapy preparation 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. Rollins receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rollins received a total of $1,676 from 20 companies across 82 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. Rollins's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Atlanta?
Dr. Rollins's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Rollins) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →