Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Felsted, D.O.

Dermatology · Augusta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
1120 15TH ST STE BA-2701, Augusta, GA 30912
7067211160
Registered in NPPES since 2016
NPI: 1467814830 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. Felsted 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. Felsted

Dr. David Felsted is a dermatology specialist in Augusta, GA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Felsted performed 1,715 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Felsted received a total of $3,552 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 57 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Felsted 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.

✓ 10 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 13% volume in GA $3,552 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,715
Medicare services
Top 13% in GA for dermatology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$131
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
377 $21 $93
Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct
A small implant containing medication is placed into the tear duct of the eye to deliver drugs directly to the eye over time.
322 $13 $95
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision.
321 $391 $1,900
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.
245 $108 $410
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
145 $226 $825
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.
144 $84 $270
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.
46 $64 $190
Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the length of the eye and calculate the power of the lens.
29 $24 $98
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 28 $147 $520
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
16 $76 $315
Corneal conjunctiva removal or relocation with graft
A surgical procedure to remove or move the conjunctiva tissue covering the cornea and replace it with a graft.
15 $358 $1,650
Visual field test, extended
A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam.
15 $43 $148
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
12 $24 $90
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
18.7% high complexity
2.4% medium
78.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,552
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $507/year across 7 years
Top 13% in GA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
57
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$273
2023
$480
2022
$1,942
2021
$382
2020
$57
2019
$338
2018
$80

Payments by company (2024)

Sight Sciences, Inc.
$128
Alcon Vision LLC
$83
Glaukos Corporation
$41
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$22
Top 3 companies account for 92.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$1,043
Alcon Vision LLC
$926
Alcon Research LLC
$350
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$201
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$163
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$149
Glaukos Corporation
$135
Shire North American Group Inc
$122
Ivantis, Inc
$115
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$80
Allergan, Inc.
$46
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$45
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$43
Dompe US, Inc.
$37
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$22
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$21
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$20
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$18
ABBVIE INC.
$17
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$1
Top 3 companies account for 65.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Dermatologists in nearby ZIP areas
32
County median income
$53,197
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WELLSTAR MCG HEALTH, AFFILIATED WITH MED COL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included 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. Felsted is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in GA).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Felsted experienced with corneal topography and eye depth measurement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Felsted performed 377 corneal topography and eye depth measurement services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Felsted receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Felsted received a total of $3,552 from 20 companies across 57 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Felsted's costs compare to other dermatologists in Augusta?
Dr. Felsted's average Medicare payment per service is $131. 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. Felsted) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →