Medicare Enrolled

Dr. George Williams, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Augusta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1430 HARPER ST, Augusta, GA 30901
7067242261
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1679511455 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. Williams 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. Williams

Dr. George Williams is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Augusta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Williams performed 1,755 Medicare services across 1,692 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Williams received a total of $4,962 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 241 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. 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. Williams 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 $4,962 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,755
Medicare services
Top 3% in GA for obstetrics & gynecology
1,692
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~88 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.
298 $82 $184
Hemoglobin blood test
A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
290 $2 $8
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)
A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities.
231 $50 $151
Screening mammography
An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease.
231 $118 $336
Stool test for hidden blood (FIT)
A laboratory test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood using an immunoassay method.
230 $16 $50
Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening
A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider.
128 $37 $60
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.
127 $35 $379
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.
67 $9 $60
Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous
A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer.
46 $17 $50
Pap smear screening test
A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis.
30 $40 $81
Complete breast ultrasound, 1 breast
A complete ultrasound examination of one breast to visualize internal structures.
28 $99 $564
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
24 $39 $80
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.
14 $54 $139
Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
An ultrasound exam using a probe inserted into the vagina to image the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and surrounding pelvic structures.
11 $88 $305
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 ↗
$4,962
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $709/year across 7 years
Top 10% in GA for obstetrics & gynecology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
241
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
$4,962 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$115
2023
$582
2022
$816
2021
$1,141
2020
$417
2019
$761
2018
$1,129

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$52
Lilly USA, LLC
$23
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
ABBVIE INC.
$17
Organon Llc
$6
Top 3 companies account for 79.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,373
AbbVie Inc.
$441
AbbVie, Inc.
$369
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$325
Allergan Inc.
$252
ABBVIE INC.
$230
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$228
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$191
PFIZER INC.
$165
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$153
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$125
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$123
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$112
Medtronic, Inc.
$107
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$78
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$69
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$62
Amgen Inc.
$60
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$50
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$44
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$41
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$41
Hologic, LLC
$39
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$37
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$36
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$34
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Lilly USA, LLC
$23
Mallinckrodt LLC
$23
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$22
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$19
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15
KVK-Tech, Inc.
$14
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$12
Organon Llc
$6
Organon LLC
$6
Top 3 companies account for 44.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · ANNOVERA · APTIMA · BD Onclarity · Balcoltra · CONTRAVE · EVENITY · Endosee · Exparel · IMVEXXY · INTRAROSA · Kyleena · LILETTA · LO LOESTRIN FE · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · Mirena · Myrbetriq · NEXPLANON · OFIRMEV · ONZETRA XSAIL · ORIAHNN · ORILISSA · Orilissa · Osphena · Ozempic · PREMARIN · PREMARIN ORALS · Prolia · QUVIVIQ · RESPARRAY · RS Harmony Test Related Products · SHINGRIX · SLYND · Saxenda · Solyx SIS System · TAYTULLA · TRUCLEAR · Trintellix · UBRELVY · Veozah · Wegovy · ZEPBOUND
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for obstetrics & gynecology in GA.

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Geographic Context

Obstetricians & gynecologists within 10 mi
107
Per 100K population
51.9
County median income
$53,197
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT AUGUSTA 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 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. Williams is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% 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. Williams experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Williams performed 298 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. Williams receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Williams received a total of $4,962 from 37 companies across 241 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. Williams's costs compare to other obstetricians & gynecologists in Augusta?
Dr. Williams's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Williams) 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 →
About this page

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 →