Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Dooley, M.D.
Surgery · Atlanta, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Dooley
Dr. John Dooley is a surgery specialist in Atlanta, GA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dooley performed 6,794 Medicare services across 1,249 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dooley received a total of $5,239 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 255 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Dooley 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in GA
$5,239 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,794
Medicare services
Top 1% in GA for surgery
1,249
Unique beneficiaries
$79
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~425 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
5,423 | $0 | $3 |
| 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. |
253 | $63 | $102 |
| 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. |
142 | $78 | $124 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
100 | $130 | $218 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
92 | $8 | $40 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
67 | $83 | $142 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
65 | $93 | $160 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
64 | $29 | $146 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
59 | $163 | $291 |
| 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. |
55 | $128 | $229 |
| 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. |
54 | $36 | $184 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
53 | $858 | $4,439 |
| 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. |
49 | $101 | $148 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
44 | $679 | $3,481 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
37 | $125 | $639 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
33 | $115 | $210 |
| Injection, alteplase recombinant, 1 mg | 30 | $70 | $336 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
29 | $4,701 | $32,605 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
26 | $7,980 | $40,909 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
24 | $103 | $633 |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves replacing an existing tunneled central venous catheter with a new one. The new tube is inserted through the same tunnel under the skin to maintain vascular access. |
18 | $421 | $2,869 |
| Pre-op ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow for hemodialysis access An ultrasound exam to assess blood flow in the arteries and veins on both sides of the body before surgery for hemodialysis access. |
18 | $177 | $327 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
17 | $494 | $2,604 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
15 | $72 | $369 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
14 | $112 | $571 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, first order branch Placement of a catheter into a primary branch of an artery in the chest or arm. |
13 | $372 | $3,792 |
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.
1.3% high complexity
88.8% medium
9.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,239
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $748/year across 7 years
Top 34% in GA for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
255
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
$5,239 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,016
2023
$997
2022
$808
2021
$606
2020
$736
2019
$449
2018
$627
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$460
Medtronic, Inc.
$112
Philips North America LLC
$107
Boston Scientific Corporation
$86
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$54
Cook Medical LLC
$49
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$29
Inari Medical, Inc.
$29
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$27
Medline Industries LP
$22
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$22
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 66.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,488
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$670
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$458
Medtronic, Inc.
$370
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$352
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$326
Boston Scientific Corporation
$282
Cook Medical LLC
$280
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$162
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$116
Philips North America LLC
$107
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$80
PFIZER INC.
$80
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$80
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$70
KCI USA, Inc.
$48
Inari Medical, Inc.
$47
Abbott Laboratories
$36
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$34
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$27
Biom'Up France SAS
$24
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$23
B. Braun Interventional Systems Inc.
$23
Medline Industries LP
$22
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$19
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 49.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(1658) Clin Educ US · (6554) Periph Vasc Undiv · (6582) Visions 035 · (6586) Pioneer · (9281) Turbo Elite · (9520) IGT Devices Und · (AM7) Stellarex · (AZ7) Lasers · (BR5) Peripheral IVUS · 6MMX22MMX120CM · ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · AMPLATZER Occluders · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CHANTIX · COOK CELECT · COOK MEDICAL ANGIOPLASTY · COOK MEDICAL CATHETERS · COVERA · ClosureFast · Concerto · Cook Medical Angioplasty · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · Endurant · Epic Vascular · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlowTriever · GEMTESA · GENERAL ULTRASOUND · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL THERAPIES · GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · General - Therapies · HELI-FX ENDOANCHOR SYSTEM · Heli-FX EndoAnchor System · HemoBlast Bellows · ICAST COVERED STENT SYSTEM · IGT_D Peripheral · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Innova Vascular · Integra · LIFESTREAM · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · Lasers · OFFROAD · PREVENA · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RESTOREFLO · S · SEAMLESS MICRO-INTRODUCER KIT · SNAP · TIGRIS Stent · TOURGUIDE STEERABLE SHEATH · VALVULOTOM · VARITHENA · VENASEAL · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Varithena Administration Pack · VenaSeal · WALLSTENT · XARELTO · ZILVER PTX
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.
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
368
Per 100K population
34.4
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital
GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
1.0 mi
1.0 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. Dooley is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. Dooley experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dooley performed 5,423 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Dooley receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dooley received a total of $5,239 from 26 companies across 255 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. Dooley's costs compare to other surgerists in Atlanta?
Dr. Dooley's average Medicare payment per service is $79. 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. Dooley) 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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