Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thomas Deering, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Atlanta, GA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Consulting-driven
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. Deering 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. Deering
Dr. Thomas Deering is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Atlanta, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Deering performed 12,197 Medicare services across 7,176 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Deering received a total of $227,960 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 212 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Deering 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in GA
$227,960 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,197
Medicare services
Top 1% in GA for cardiovascular disease
7,176
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~581 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
3,467 | $6 | $35 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
2,918 | $10 | $73 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
1,323 | $17 | $95 |
| 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. |
917 | $87 | $370 |
| 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. |
855 | $22 | $114 |
| 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. |
470 | $27 | $226 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
369 | $60 | $265 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
367 | $20 | $91 |
| 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. |
264 | $57 | $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. |
241 | $20 | $91 |
| 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. |
127 | $95 | $355 |
| 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. |
107 | $73 | $387 |
| 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. |
97 | $139 | $496 |
| 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. |
90 | $72 | $288 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
75 | $44 | $151 |
| 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. |
68 | $52 | $228 |
| 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. |
55 | $137 | $691 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
47 | $66 | $238 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
44 | $50 | $189 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
43 | $20 | $90 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 42 | $162 | $705 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
40 | $8 | $23 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
29 | $14 | $91 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
28 | $12 | $138 |
| 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. |
21 | $63 | $249 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
20 | $54 | $215 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
19 | $41 | $166 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
15 | $18 | $78 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
14 | $91 | $366 |
| 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. |
13 | $104 | $468 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
12 | $19 | $78 |
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.
28.4% high complexity
0.0% medium
71.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$227,960
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $32,566/year across 7 years
Top 2% in GA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
212
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$210,244 (92.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,086 (4.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8,630 (3.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$21,611
2023
$36,344
2022
$49,255
2021
$105,496
2020
$14,414
2019
$795
2018
$44
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$6,670
Medtronic, Inc.
$6,173
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$6,008
Abbott Laboratories
$2,331
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$137
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$56
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$54
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$47
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$38
PFIZER INC.
$36
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$24
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 87.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$148,114
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$24,110
CVRx, Inc.
$21,527
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12,696
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$7,508
Medtronic, Inc.
$6,521
Preventice Services, LLC
$3,433
PFIZER INC.
$2,193
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$372
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$352
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$333
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$268
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$137
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$122
ATRICURE, INC.
$90
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$60
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$38
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$34
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 85.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER AMULET · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · AVEIR · Assure WCD · BG Mini Plus · Barostim Neo System · BodyGuardian · CAMZYOS · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Cobalt · CoreValve Evolut · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EP-4 · EP-4 Cardiac Stimulator · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FlexAbility Ablation Catheter · General - Therapies · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MULTAQ · Micra · Mitra Clip system · Optimizer · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Sotalol Hydrochloride · Unify Assura CRT Defibrillator · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO
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 (92%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for cardiovascular disease in GA.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
337
Per 100K population
31.5
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT HOSPITAL, INC
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. Deering is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in GA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 2% of GA peers, with 21 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. Deering experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Deering performed 3,467 ekg interpretation and report 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. Deering receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Deering received a total of $227,960 from 21 companies across 212 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. Deering's costs compare to other cardiologists in Atlanta?
Dr. Deering's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Deering) 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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