Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Keifer Richardson, PA-C
Medical Physician Assistant · 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. Richardson 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. Richardson
Dr. Keifer Richardson is a medical physician assistant in Augusta, GA, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Richardson performed 1,853 Medicare services across 1,549 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Richardson received a total of $11,843 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 463 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in medical physician assistant. 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. Richardson 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.
✓ 8 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in GA
$11,843 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,853
Medicare services
Top 9% in GA for medical physician assistant
1,549
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~232 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
722 | $40 | $74 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
287 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
260 | $79 | $150 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
106 | $30 | $112 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
104 | $31 | $100 |
| 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. |
66 | $30 | $50 |
| 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. |
62 | $22 | $142 |
| 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. |
44 | $9 | $30 |
| 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. |
43 | $57 | $110 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
36 | $29 | $30 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
35 | $22 | $25 |
| 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. |
27 | $110 | $205 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
20 | $10 | $10 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring, sensor under skin This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin with provider-supplied equipment. |
15 | $103 | $338 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails Surgical removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. This procedure involves the excision of multiple nails during a single session. |
13 | $28 | $86 |
| 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. |
13 | $30 | $275 |
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 ↗$11,843
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,974/year across 6 years
Top 3% in GA for medical physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
463
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
$11,843 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,288
2023
$2,608
2022
$3,607
2021
$2,312
2020
$15
2018
$14
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,718
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$268
Dexcom, Inc.
$177
Novo Nordisk Inc
$152
Insulet Corporation
$144
Lilly USA, LLC
$111
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$106
Amgen Inc.
$94
Corcept Therapeutics
$89
Abbott Laboratories
$85
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$65
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
CeQur Corporation
$45
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$44
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$27
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$23
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$22
ABBVIE INC.
$16
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Tolmar, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 65.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,125
Mannkind Corporation
$1,748
Novo Nordisk Inc
$866
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$823
Lilly USA, LLC
$805
Corcept Therapeutics
$632
Amgen Inc.
$523
Dexcom, Inc.
$519
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$483
Insulet Corporation
$413
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$328
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$245
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$236
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$218
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$207
MannKind Corporation
$145
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$142
DEXCOM, INC.
$122
CeQur Corporation
$114
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$106
Abbott Laboratories
$97
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$87
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$80
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$73
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$67
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$46
Tolmar, Inc.
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$46
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$42
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$37
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$35
ABBVIE INC.
$35
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$29
Radius Health, Inc.
$28
Eisai Inc.
$23
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$22
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$21
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$20
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$20
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
LifeScan, Inc.
$16
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
VistaPharm, Inc.
$15
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$14
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 40.0% 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 3% for medical physician assistant in GA.
Geographic Context
Medical physician assistants within 10 mi
91
Per 100K population
44.2
County median income
$53,197
Nearest hospital
AUGUSTA VA MEDICAL CENTER
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. Richardson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of GA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Richardson experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Richardson performed 722 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Richardson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Richardson received a total of $11,843 from 50 companies across 463 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. Richardson's costs compare to other medical physician assistants in Augusta?
Dr. Richardson's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Richardson) 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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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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