Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Miriam Atkins, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology · Augusta, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Atkins
Dr. Miriam Atkins is a hematology & oncology specialist in Augusta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Atkins performed 128,582 Medicare services across 6,197 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Atkins received a total of $26,447 from 112 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1317 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & oncology. 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. Atkins 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 5% volume in GA
$26,447 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗128,582
Medicare services
Top 5% in GA for hematology & oncology
6,197
Unique beneficiaries
$6
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~6,429 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
27,030 | $0 | $2 |
| Iron infusion (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
23,250 | $1 | $2 |
| Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia An injection of darbepoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. |
17,405 | $2 | $6 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 13,500 | $18 | $47 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 9,208 | $0 | $1 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
6,702 | $0 | $1 |
| Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) | 5,850 | $1 | $4 |
| Anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant) An injection of fosaprepitant, a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting. |
5,550 | $0 | $1 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 3,400 | $43 | $104 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,305 | $0 | $1 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,722 | $8 | $13 |
| 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. |
1,644 | $8 | $68 |
| Iron infusion (Monoferric) | 1,300 | $17 | $55 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,282 | $10 | $68 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 1,240 | $0 | $1 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 990 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
634 | $85 | $267 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
442 | $20 | $100 |
| 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. |
392 | $10 | $75 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
335 | $90 | $712 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
321 | $2 | $8 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
265 | $13 | $50 |
| 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. |
237 | $60 | $159 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
236 | $2 | $6 |
| 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. |
235 | $127 | $304 |
| Injection, gemcitabine hydrochloride, not otherwise specified, 200 mg | 222 | $3 | $40 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3 | 213 | $20 | $75 |
| Iron level test | 206 | $6 | $40 |
| Transferrin level test A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body. |
203 | $12 | $50 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
131 | $1 | $5 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 128 | $3 | $8 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
127 | $42 | $120 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
120 | $6 | $35 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
111 | $20 | $150 |
| Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less. |
111 | $45 | $150 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 101 | $17 | $60 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 89 | $132 | $450 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
80 | $15 | $56 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
72 | $11 | $75 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
72 | $6 | $80 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
69 | $9 | $211 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
65 | $1 | $7 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
60 | $84 | $528 |
| Beta-2 microglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of beta-2 microglobulin, a protein produced by cells in the body. |
58 | $16 | $60 |
| Red blood cell folate level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid stored inside red blood cells to assess long-term folate status. |
56 | $17 | $50 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
56 | $23 | $235 |
| Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level test A blood test that measures the level of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein. This test is used to monitor certain types of cancer. |
54 | $19 | $75 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
54 | $1 | $1 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
53 | $2 | $2 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
49 | $49 | $350 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
47 | $24 | $220 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
46 | $3 | $10 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
43 | $8 | $27 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
41 | $229 | $698 |
| 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. |
35 | $35 | $204 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 33 | $158 | $500 |
| IV chemotherapy initiation with community continuation Initiation of an intravenous chemotherapy infusion in a clinic using clinic supplies, with continuation of the infusion in a community setting such as home or assisted living. |
30 | $179 | $517 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
28 | $14 | $50 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
27 | $81 | $350 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
27 | $13 | $75 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
24 | $38 | $92 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg. |
23 | $3 | $7 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
22 | $61 | $140 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $91 | $208 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
15 | $7 | $20 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
15 | $60 | $150 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
14 | $127 | $700 |
| 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. |
14 | $126 | $400 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
14 | $33 | $100 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 125 | 11 | $20 | $60 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
11 | $33 | $60 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
11 | $29 | $60 |
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.
41.0% high complexity
53.0% medium
5.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$26,447
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,778/year across 7 years
Top 15% in GA for hematology & oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
112
Companies
1,317
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
$22,613 (85.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,500 (5.7%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$1,281 (4.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,053 (4.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,929
2023
$4,445
2022
$3,761
2021
$5,881
2020
$2,851
2019
$3,034
2018
$2,545
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$422
PFIZER INC.
$365
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$351
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$234
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$223
ABBVIE INC.
$209
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$156
Celgene Corporation
$140
Eisai Inc.
$107
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$103
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$100
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$95
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$95
Lilly USA, LLC
$85
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$84
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$83
Genentech USA, Inc.
$77
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$71
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$62
Exelixis Inc.
$60
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$58
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$52
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$47
Fennec Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Acrotech Biopharma Inc.
$44
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$43
EMD Serono, Inc.
$39
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$35
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$35
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$33
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$32
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$28
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Inari Medical, Inc.
$21
Incyte Corporation
$21
Secura Bio, Inc.
$19
GENZYME CORPORATION
$17
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$16
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$7
Top 3 companies account for 29.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,761
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$1,513
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,376
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$1,281
Genentech USA, Inc.
$1,153
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,125
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,012
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$942
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$940
PFIZER INC.
$902
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$900
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$877
Celgene Corporation
$642
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$636
Seagen Inc.
$614
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$573
Incyte Corporation
$550
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$476
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$460
Eisai Inc.
$415
Lilly USA, LLC
$370
Exelixis Inc.
$361
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$352
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$345
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$324
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$285
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$248
ABBVIE INC.
$240
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$232
McKesson Specialty Care Distribution, LLC
$223
EMD Serono, Inc.
$210
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$204
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$194
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$183
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$165
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$160
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$157
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$156
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$146
Amgen Inc.
$139
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$139
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$132
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$127
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$127
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$123
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$121
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$108
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$106
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$104
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$99
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$94
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$84
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$84
Epizyme, Inc.,
$82
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$81
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$78
AbbVie, Inc.
$77
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$77
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$75
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$71
EISAI INC.
$69
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$67
Acrotech Biopharma LLC
$62
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$62
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$62
AbbVie Inc.
$57
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$52
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$51
Array BioPharma Inc.
$46
Fennec Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$46
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$45
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$45
Acrotech Biopharma Inc.
$44
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$42
Sirtex Medical Inc
$41
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$39
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$35
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$33
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$31
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$26
Verastem, Inc.
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Inari Medical, Inc.
$21
TESARO, Inc.
$20
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$20
Secura Bio, Inc.
$19
Advanced Accelerator Applications
$18
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$17
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$17
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$17
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$16
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$14
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$13
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$13
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$13
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Sandoz Inc.
$12
Acceleron Pharma, Inc.
$12
Innate Pharma, Inc
$12
Mylan Institutional Inc.
$11
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$7
Top 3 companies account for 17.6% 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 (86%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
28
Per 100K population
13.6
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. Atkins is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% 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. Atkins experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Atkins performed 27,030 iron infusion (feraheme) 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. Atkins receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Atkins received a total of $26,447 from 112 companies across 1,317 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. Atkins's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Augusta?
Dr. Atkins's average Medicare payment per service is $6. 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. Atkins) 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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Pharma Payments to Hematology & Oncology Specialists in GA
Which GA hematology & oncology specialists receive the most from drug and device companies.
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Payments to Doctors
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Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC Payments to Doctors
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Janssen Biotech, Inc. Payments to Doctors
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