Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Hooper, MD
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hooper 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. Hooper
Dr. Joseph Hooper is a family medicine specialist in Augusta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hooper performed 4,000 Medicare services across 2,835 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hooper received a total of $11,477 from 60 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 765 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. Hooper 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 8% volume in GA
$11,477 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,000
Medicare services
Top 8% in GA for family medicine
2,835
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~200 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. |
425 | $73 | $185 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
390 | $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. |
352 | $8 | $85 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
340 | $10 | $115 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
314 | $13 | $135 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
248 | $16 | $145 |
| 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. |
229 | $47 | $155 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
204 | $117 | $225 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
179 | $9 | $75 |
| 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. |
150 | $43 | $99 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
104 | $28 | $95 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
82 | $12 | $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. |
75 | $28 | $65 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
75 | $19 | $165 |
| 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. |
71 | $9 | $84 |
| 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. |
67 | $2 | $35 |
| 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. |
67 | $72 | $145 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
66 | $9 | $85 |
| 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. |
47 | $6 | $70 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
47 | $5 | $45 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
45 | $15 | $110 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 45 | $17 | $155 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
41 | $17 | $150 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
40 | $1 | $30 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
37 | $23 | $180 |
| 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. |
28 | $33 | $350 |
| 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. |
23 | $34 | $198 |
| 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. |
21 | $40 | $230 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
19 | $155 | $275 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
18 | $151 | $295 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
17 | $16 | $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. |
15 | $282 | $425 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
15 | $29 | $55 |
| 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. |
14 | $4 | $40 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
14 | $11 | $95 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
13 | $50 | $130 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
13 | $36 | $40 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
13 | $119 | $210 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
13 | $4 | $35 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
12 | $66 | $400 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
12 | $8 | $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 ↗$11,477
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,640/year across 7 years
Top 4% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
60
Companies
765
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
$11,477 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,700
2023
$2,213
2022
$2,222
2021
$2,123
2020
$1,186
2019
$864
2018
$1,170
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$392
Lilly USA, LLC
$269
PFIZER INC.
$209
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$138
Abbott Laboratories
$102
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$99
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$61
ABBVIE INC.
$59
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$48
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$44
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$38
Nevro Corp.
$35
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$33
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$30
Exact Sciences Corporation
$16
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$14
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 51.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,577
Lilly USA, LLC
$929
Amgen Inc.
$889
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$791
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$739
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$715
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$630
PFIZER INC.
$540
ABBVIE INC.
$444
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$380
Abbott Laboratories
$299
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$226
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$198
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$165
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$155
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$144
Dexcom, Inc.
$137
AbbVie Inc.
$126
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$94
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$94
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$94
Boston Scientific Corporation
$85
Nevro Corp.
$84
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$74
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$62
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$57
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$49
Shire North American Group Inc
$48
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$48
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Corcept Therapeutics
$38
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$36
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$30
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$30
Eisai Inc.
$28
Allergan, Inc.
$27
DEXCOM, INC.
$26
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$22
Lundbeck LLC
$20
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$20
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$18
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
Exact Sciences Corporation
$16
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$15
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$15
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$14
Allergan Inc.
$14
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$13
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
kaleo, Inc.
$13
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$11
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 38.3% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for family medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
324
Per 100K population
157.3
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. Hooper is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Hooper experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hooper performed 425 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. Hooper receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hooper received a total of $11,477 from 60 companies across 765 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. Hooper's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Augusta?
Dr. Hooper's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Hooper) 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.
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