Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brandon Hagopian, DO
Family Medicine · Augusta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hagopian 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. Hagopian
Dr. Brandon Hagopian is a family medicine specialist in Augusta, GA, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hagopian performed 3,820 Medicare services across 2,540 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hagopian received a total of $8,415 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 537 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Hagopian 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.
✓ 9 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in GA
$8,415 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,820
Medicare services
Top 9% in GA for family medicine
2,540
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~424 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. |
431 | $81 | $185 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
333 | $8 | $55 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
206 | $8 | $85 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
173 | $44 | $99 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
160 | $13 | $135 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
149 | $16 | $145 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
147 | $8 | $60 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
123 | $10 | $84 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
110 | $10 | $115 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
109 | $9 | $75 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
106 | $117 | $225 |
| 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. |
105 | $54 | $155 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
99 | $0 | $10 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
88 | $0 | $30 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
79 | $76 | $125 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
76 | $6 | $70 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
76 | $5 | $45 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
67 | $28 | $65 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 63 | $8 | $70 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
60 | $29 | $95 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
60 | $72 | $145 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
58 | $15 | $110 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
55 | $33 | $198 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
51 | $8 | $50 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
50 | $2 | $35 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
46 | $26 | $55 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
44 | $9 | $85 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
42 | $13 | $115 |
| Iron level test | 42 | $6 | $50 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
42 | $9 | $70 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
40 | $44 | $295 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
38 | $0 | $36 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
37 | $7 | $50 |
| 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. |
35 | $129 | $410 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
29 | $33 | $350 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
29 | $14 | $100 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
29 | $37 | $40 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
29 | $124 | $210 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
28 | $117 | $280 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
26 | $18 | $165 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
25 | $40 | $230 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
25 | $1 | $30 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
23 | $5 | $35 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
23 | $42 | $130 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 22 | $18 | $155 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
21 | $29 | $150 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
19 | $11 | $65 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
19 | $266 | $425 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
18 | $15 | $65 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
15 | $126 | $1,300 |
| Annual depression screening | 15 | $17 | $50 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
13 | $4 | $40 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum 6 views An X-ray imaging test that captures at least six views of the lower back and sacral spine to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
12 | $33 | $150 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
12.7% medium
86.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,415
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $1,402/year across 6 years
Top 7% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
537
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
$8,313 (98.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$102 (1.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,902
2023
$2,117
2022
$2,109
2021
$1,639
2020
$633
2019
$15
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$479
Lilly USA, LLC
$275
PFIZER INC.
$188
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$136
Abbott Laboratories
$102
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$97
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$68
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
ABBVIE INC.
$59
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$48
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$46
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$37
Nevro Corp.
$35
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$29
Lundbeck LLC
$19
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$15
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$15
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Amgen Inc.
$14
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 49.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,122
Lilly USA, LLC
$812
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$586
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$467
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$433
Amgen Inc.
$417
ABBVIE INC.
$416
PFIZER INC.
$378
Abbott Laboratories
$250
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$231
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$193
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$190
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$183
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$170
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$161
Dexcom, Inc.
$137
AbbVie Inc.
$133
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$121
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$97
Nevro Corp.
$84
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$84
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$67
Corcept Therapeutics
$60
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$48
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$48
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$47
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$46
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$45
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$41
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
DEXCOM, INC.
$26
Eisai Inc.
$25
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Boston Scientific Corporation
$24
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$20
Lundbeck LLC
$19
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$15
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$15
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
kaleo, Inc.
$13
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 41.8% 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 →
Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for family medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
323
Per 100K population
156.8
County median income
$53,197
Nearest hospital
EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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. Hagopian is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of GA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hagopian experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hagopian performed 431 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. Hagopian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hagopian received a total of $8,415 from 47 companies across 537 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. Hagopian's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Augusta?
Dr. Hagopian's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Hagopian) 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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