Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Carmel Joseph, MD
Critical Care Medicine · Augusta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Joseph 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. Joseph
Dr. Carmel Joseph is a critical care medicine specialist in Augusta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Joseph performed 4,501 Medicare services across 2,917 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Joseph received a total of $41,050 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1018 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care medicine. 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. Joseph 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 3% volume in GA
$41,050 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,501
Medicare services
Top 3% in GA for critical care medicine
2,917
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~225 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airflow rate measurement test A test that measures the rate of airflow. This procedure assesses how quickly air moves. |
963 | $26 | $90 |
| 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. |
853 | $86 | $140 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
834 | $23 | $70 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
331 | $39 | $120 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
282 | $37 | $90 |
| 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. |
228 | $62 | $110 |
| 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. |
193 | $126 | $180 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
172 | $63 | $110 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
165 | $18 | $50 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 103 | $147 | $380 |
| 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. |
69 | $111 | $300 |
| Sleep study with continuous airway pressure, age 6+ A sleep study conducted in a sleep lab that monitors breathing and other body functions while administering continuous airway pressure. This test is performed on patients aged 6 years or older. |
63 | $452 | $1,800 |
| Sleep study in sleep lab (age 6+) An overnight test conducted in a sleep laboratory to monitor sleep patterns and bodily functions in patients aged 6 years or older. |
52 | $422 | $1,500 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
49 | $12 | $40 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
30 | $92 | $140 |
| Bronchial secretion aspiration via endoscope Removal of initial lung airway secretions using an endoscope. This procedure involves inserting a scope into the airways to clear fluid or mucus. |
21 | $102 | $400 |
| Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing. |
20 | $36 | $500 |
| Lung airway aspiration with endoscope Removal of secretions from the lung airways using an endoscope during the same hospital stay. |
19 | $50 | $400 |
| 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. |
16 | $68 | $220 |
| Home sleep test with portable monitor An unattended sleep study performed at home using a portable monitor that records breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels. |
14 | $63 | $500 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
12 | $23 | $140 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
12 | $14 | $50 |
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 ↗$41,050
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,864/year across 7 years
Top 5% in GA for critical care medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
61
Companies
1,018
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
$21,363 (52.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$19,686 (48.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,033
2023
$4,974
2022
$7,933
2021
$12,412
2020
$7,079
2019
$2,538
2018
$2,080
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$990
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$465
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$464
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$265
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$212
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$205
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$184
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$180
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$150
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$144
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$129
Noah Medical Corporation
$107
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$88
Grifols USA, LLC
$59
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$54
GENZYME CORPORATION
$54
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$43
Baxter Healthcare
$42
Resmed Corp
$33
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$32
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$23
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$20
United Therapeutics Corporation
$18
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$13
Electromed, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 47.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19,156
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$4,357
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$3,004
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$1,829
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$1,437
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$997
Medtronic, Inc.
$990
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$802
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$715
Ethicon Inc.
$569
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$555
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$447
Insmed, Inc.
$441
United Therapeutics Corporation
$436
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$425
Grifols USA, LLC
$378
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$342
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$297
Inari Medical, Inc.
$276
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$272
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$265
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$258
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$255
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$189
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$180
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$179
Mallinckrodt LLC
$175
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$140
Electromed, Inc.
$121
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$109
Noah Medical Corporation
$107
OptiNose US, Inc.
$101
Amgen Inc.
$97
GENZYME CORPORATION
$96
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$72
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$72
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$69
Baxter Healthcare
$65
Covidien LP
$64
TETRAPHASE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$55
CSL Behring
$55
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.
$54
Eisai Inc.
$51
kaleo, Inc.
$50
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$46
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$42
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$40
PFIZER INC.
$39
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$38
Genentech USA, Inc.
$34
Resmed Corp
$33
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$27
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$23
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$18
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$17
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$17
Kaleo, Inc.
$16
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$16
Covis Pharma GmBH
$15
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.
$15
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 64.6% 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 (52%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in critical care medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for critical care medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Critical care medicines within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
6.8
County median income
$53,197
Nearest hospital
DOCTORS 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. Joseph is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in GA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 5% 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. Joseph experienced with airflow rate measurement test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Joseph performed 963 airflow rate measurement test 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. Joseph receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Joseph received a total of $41,050 from 61 companies across 1,018 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. Joseph's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Augusta?
Dr. Joseph's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Joseph) 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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