Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ian Herskowitz, M.D.
Endocrinology · 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Herskowitz 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. Herskowitz
Dr. Ian Herskowitz is an endocrinology specialist in Augusta, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Herskowitz performed 1,971 Medicare services across 1,673 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Herskowitz received a total of $31,682 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 985 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. Herskowitz 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 30% volume in GA
$31,682 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,971
Medicare services
Top 30% in GA for endocrinology
1,673
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~104 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. |
774 | $82 | $370 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
321 | $3 | $11 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
265 | $9 | $40 |
| 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. |
168 | $2 | $9 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
155 | $24 | $123 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
98 | $6 | $21 |
| 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. |
76 | $106 | $561 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
61 | $74 | $392 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
38 | $8 | $23 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
15 | $5 | $21 |
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 ↗$31,682
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,526/year across 7 years
Top 12% in GA for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
61
Companies
985
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
$17,240 (54.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14,442 (45.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,694
2023
$3,103
2022
$3,229
2021
$2,825
2020
$743
2019
$3,331
2018
$15,757
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$423
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$329
Lilly USA, LLC
$279
Amgen Inc.
$263
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$178
Medtronic, Inc.
$176
Dexcom, Inc.
$171
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$131
Abbott Laboratories
$113
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$102
Corcept Therapeutics
$74
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$73
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$67
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$63
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$49
Radius Health, Inc.
$43
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$31
SANOFI US SERVICES INC.
$26
Insulet Corporation
$24
CeQur Corporation
$18
Top 3 companies account for 38.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$9,025
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$6,482
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,525
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,432
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$1,385
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$967
Corcept Therapeutics
$791
Amgen Inc.
$605
Insulet Corporation
$567
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$566
Medtronic, Inc.
$564
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$549
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$473
Abbott Laboratories
$460
Dexcom, Inc.
$455
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$434
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$416
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$407
Mannkind Corporation
$400
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$360
ABBVIE INC.
$240
AbbVie Inc.
$223
MannKind Corporation
$217
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$215
AbbVie, Inc.
$202
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$189
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$182
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$178
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$172
Shire North American Group Inc
$141
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$128
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$125
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$122
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$112
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$103
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$98
DEXCOM, INC.
$94
CeQur Corporation
$93
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$86
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$80
Senseonics, Incorporated
$78
Radius Health, Inc.
$78
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$69
LifeScan, Inc.
$67
Nevro Corp.
$57
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$49
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$49
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$46
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$43
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$41
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$40
Boston Scientific Corporation
$31
SANOFI US SERVICES INC.
$26
Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.
$24
Embecta Corp.
$22
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$22
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
LIFESCAN, INC.
$15
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 53.8% 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 (54%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
9.2
County median income
$53,197
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT AUGUSTA 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. Herskowitz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of GA peers, with 19 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. Herskowitz experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Herskowitz performed 774 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. Herskowitz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Herskowitz received a total of $31,682 from 61 companies across 985 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. Herskowitz's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Augusta?
Dr. Herskowitz's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Herskowitz) 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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