Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Abelardo Medina, MD

Plastic Surgery · Augusta, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
3675 J DEWEY GRAY CIR STE 300, Augusta, GA 30909
7068639595
In practice since 2018 (8 years)
NPI: 1003306135 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. Medina 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. Medina

Dr. Abelardo Medina is a plastic surgery specialist in Augusta, GA, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Medina performed 33 Medicare services across 16 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Medina received a total of $2,122 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 33 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in plastic 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. Medina 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.

✓ 8 years in practice ▲ 33 Medicare services $2,122 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
33
Medicare services
Bottom 23% in GA for plastic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
16
Unique beneficiaries
$165
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~4 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
Skin graft site preparation, trunk/arms/legs
Preparation of the skin area on the trunk, arms, or legs to receive a skin graft. This procedure is specified for infants and children covering 100.0 square centimeters or 1% of body area or less.
 33 $165 $1,015
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 2023 ↗
$2,122
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $354/year across 6 years
Bottom 46% in GA for plastic surgery
19
Companies
33
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
$2,122 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$74
2022
$351
2021
$931
2020
$17
2019
$587
2018
$162

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Vericel Corporation
$55
Access Pro Medical, LLC
$19
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Stryker Corporation
$293
Sientra, Inc.
$269
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$192
Access Pro Medical, LLC
$163
KLS-Martin L.P.
$157
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$155
AXOGEN
$131
Allergan, Inc.
$125
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$119
Kerecis Limited
$111
TEI Biosciences Inc
$93
RTI Surgical, Inc.
$84
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$79
Vericel Corporation
$55
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$37
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$20
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$18
KCI USA, Inc
$12
MEDELA LLC
$10
Top 3 companies account for 35.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AxoGuard Nerve Connector · CORTIVA ALLOGRAFT DERMIS · CUSTOM IMPLANTS · CellerateRx · Grafix PL PRIME · Integra · Invia Motion Endure · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · MatriDerm · Matriderm · NA · NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS · Nexobrid · No Related Product · SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT · SURGIMEND · VAC VERAFLO CLEANSE CHOICE · VSP CRANIAL · VSP SYSTEM · Walter · XIAFLEX
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

Plastic surgerists within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
6.8
County median income
$53,197
Nearest hospital
DOCTORS HOSPITAL
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 2023
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. Medina is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Medina experienced with skin graft site preparation, trunk/arms/legs?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Medina performed 33 skin graft site preparation, trunk/arms/legs 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. Medina receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Medina received a total of $2,122 from 19 companies across 33 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. Medina's costs compare to other plastic surgerists in Augusta?
Dr. Medina's average Medicare payment per service is $165. 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. Medina) 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.

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 →