Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Phillip Kennedy, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kennedy
Dr. Phillip Kennedy is a family medicine specialist in Augusta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kennedy performed 6,841 Medicare services across 5,188 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kennedy received a total of $15,772 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 991 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. Kennedy 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
$15,772 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,841
Medicare services
Top 3% in GA for family medicine
5,188
Unique beneficiaries
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~342 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. |
827 | $74 | $185 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
665 | $8 | $55 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
597 | $10 | $115 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
559 | $13 | $135 |
| 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. |
534 | $8 | $85 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
434 | $16 | $145 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
391 | $9 | $75 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
384 | $120 | $225 |
| 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. |
312 | $41 | $99 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
234 | $28 | $65 |
| 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. |
227 | $71 | $144 |
| 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. |
204 | $50 | $155 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
115 | $19 | $165 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
114 | $9 | $85 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
106 | $5 | $45 |
| 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. |
105 | $6 | $70 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
84 | $38 | $40 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
84 | $125 | $210 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
55 | $13 | $115 |
| Iron level test | 55 | $6 | $50 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
55 | $9 | $70 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
55 | $5 | $455 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
54 | $29 | $95 |
| 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. |
52 | $34 | $198 |
| 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. |
49 | $2 | $35 |
| 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. |
40 | $40 | $230 |
| 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. |
38 | $12 | $45 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
33 | $29 | $55 |
| 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. |
32 | $263 | $425 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 30 | $18 | $155 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
30 | $86 | $400 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
21 | $15 | $110 |
| 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. |
21 | $142 | $275 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
20 | $44 | $295 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
20 | $39 | $105 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
19 | $38 | $130 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
19 | $46 | $300 |
| 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. |
19 | $151 | $295 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
19 | $9 | $50 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
17 | $295 | $1,680 |
| 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. |
16 | $34 | $350 |
| 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. |
16 | $40 | $175 |
| Adm sarscv2 bvl 50mcg/.5ml a | 15 | $36 | $90 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
15 | $144 | $250 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
14 | $8 | $60 |
| 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. |
13 | $4 | $40 |
| 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. |
12 | $18 | $85 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
11 | $24 | $110 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
2.3% medium
97.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,772
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,253/year across 7 years
Top 2% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
61
Companies
991
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
$15,772 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,960
2023
$2,737
2022
$2,404
2021
$2,899
2020
$2,089
2019
$1,626
2018
$2,058
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$375
PFIZER INC.
$246
Lilly USA, LLC
$241
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$231
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$194
Abbott Laboratories
$102
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$98
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$68
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$64
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$46
Nevro Corp.
$35
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$33
ABBVIE INC.
$31
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$30
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
Exact Sciences Corporation
$16
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$14
Amgen Inc.
$14
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 44.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$3,172
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,764
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,285
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,237
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,053
Amgen Inc.
$987
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$942
PFIZER INC.
$746
ABBVIE INC.
$410
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$380
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$332
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$331
Abbott Laboratories
$279
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$274
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$245
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$232
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$223
Dexcom, Inc.
$137
AbbVie Inc.
$133
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$129
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$96
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$86
Nevro Corp.
$84
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$77
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$74
Boston Scientific Corporation
$72
Eisai Inc.
$67
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$62
Shire North American Group Inc
$60
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$58
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$43
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$42
Allergan, Inc.
$41
Corcept Therapeutics
$38
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$32
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$32
Mallinckrodt LLC
$31
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$30
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
DEXCOM, INC.
$26
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$23
Lundbeck LLC
$20
AbbVie, Inc.
$19
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
Exact Sciences Corporation
$16
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$14
Allergan Inc.
$14
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
kaleo, Inc.
$13
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$12
Horizon Pharma plc
$12
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$11
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 39.4% 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 2% 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. Kennedy is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% 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. Kennedy experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kennedy performed 827 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. Kennedy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kennedy received a total of $15,772 from 61 companies across 991 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. Kennedy's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Augusta?
Dr. Kennedy's average Medicare payment per service is $36. 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. Kennedy) 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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