Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lawrence Seiden, M.D.

Neurology · Atlanta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
3200 DOWNWOOD CIR NW STE 550, Atlanta, GA 30327
4043510205
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1295709772 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. Seiden 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. Seiden

Dr. Lawrence Seiden is a neurology specialist in Atlanta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Seiden performed 572 Medicare services across 467 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Seiden received a total of $273,716 from 62 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 724 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. Seiden 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 42% volume in GA $273,716 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
572
Medicare services
Top 42% in GA for neurology
467
Unique beneficiaries
$117
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~29 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
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.
263 $82 $132
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.
117 $120 $202
EEG, extended monitoring
A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep.
39 $295 $471
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 38 $153 $222
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.
36 $124 $169
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.
29 $54 $94
Video EEG monitoring, 61-84 hours
This procedure involves monitoring brain wave activity using an electroencephalogram (EEG) while simultaneously recording video for a duration of 61 to 84 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report.
19 $251 $319
Awake and drowsy EEG
A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy.
16 $61 $386
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.
15 $159 $278
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 ↗
$273,716
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $39,102/year across 7 years
Top 3% in GA for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
62
Companies
724
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
$168,424 (61.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$99,028 (36.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,264 (2.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$22,132
2023
$38,925
2022
$45,631
2021
$52,576
2020
$43,855
2019
$33,061
2018
$37,535

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SK Life Science, Inc.
$12,419
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$3,935
UCB, Inc.
$3,449
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$704
EMD Serono, Inc.
$280
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$153
Biogen, Inc.
$149
Eisai Inc.
$138
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$103
Amgen Inc.
$95
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$83
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$79
ABBVIE INC.
$55
PFIZER INC.
$55
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$50
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$49
Lundbeck LLC
$43
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$43
ARGENX US, INC.
$43
MDD US Operations, LLC
$36
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Kedrion Biopharma, Inc.
$22
Neurelis, Inc.
$21
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$21
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$20
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$15
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 89.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
SK Life Science, Inc.
$143,222
UCB, Inc.
$81,374
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15,691
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$13,810
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$9,887
Lundbeck LLC
$3,884
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$778
EMD Serono, Inc.
$769
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$514
Biogen, Inc.
$487
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$349
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$277
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$235
Eisai Inc.
$185
PFIZER INC.
$151
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$136
Amgen Inc.
$124
AbbVie Inc.
$122
Neurelis, Inc.
$116
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$110
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$104
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$103
ABBVIE INC.
$89
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$83
ARGENX US, INC.
$74
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$58
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$57
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$49
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$49
US WorldMeds, LLC
$49
EISAI INC.
$48
Lilly USA, LLC
$47
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$45
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$36
MDD US Operations, LLC
$36
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$32
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$30
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$26
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Bausch Health US, LLC
$25
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$24
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$22
GENZYME CORPORATION
$22
Kedrion Biopharma, Inc.
$22
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$21
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$20
Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$19
Zyla Life Sciences
$18
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$17
Egalet US Inc
$16
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$14
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$13
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 87.8% 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 (62%) 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 3% for neurology in GA.

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Geographic Context

Neurologists within 10 mi
230
Per 100K population
21.5
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF ATLANTA, INC
2.6 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. Seiden is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Seiden experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Seiden performed 263 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Seiden receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Seiden received a total of $273,716 from 62 companies across 724 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. Seiden's costs compare to other neurologists in Atlanta?
Dr. Seiden's average Medicare payment per service is $117. 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. Seiden) 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 →