Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rachel Muehlfeld, PA-C
Medical Physician Assistant · 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Muehlfeld 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. Muehlfeld
Dr. Rachel Muehlfeld is a medical physician assistant in Augusta, GA, with 5 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Muehlfeld performed 962 Medicare services across 828 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Muehlfeld received a total of $5,096 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 303 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. Muehlfeld 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.
✓ 5 years in practice
▲ Top 18% volume in GA
$5,096 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗962
Medicare services
Top 18% in GA for medical physician assistant
828
Unique beneficiaries
$17
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~192 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
144 | $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. |
123 | $7 | $85 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
105 | $10 | $115 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
85 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
75 | $43 | $155 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
60 | $40 | $130 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
56 | $3 | $35 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
48 | $16 | $145 |
| 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. |
46 | $55 | $185 |
| 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. |
36 | $18 | $110 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
28 | $13 | $135 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
24 | $10 | $75 |
| 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. |
23 | $7 | $81 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
19 | $15 | $110 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
16 | $8 | $60 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
14 | $14 | $100 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
14 | $9 | $85 |
| 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. |
12 | $17 | $150 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
12 | $19 | $165 |
| 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. |
11 | $2 | $35 |
| 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. |
11 | $117 | $295 |
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 ↗$5,096
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,274/year across 4 years
Top 12% in GA for medical physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
303
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
$5,096 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,559
2023
$1,497
2022
$1,032
2021
$1,008
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$307
Novo Nordisk Inc
$251
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$230
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$148
Dexcom, Inc.
$146
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$88
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$72
Lilly USA, LLC
$58
Amgen Inc.
$44
Exact Sciences Corporation
$37
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$37
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$30
PFIZER INC.
$27
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 50.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$799
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$514
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$444
Novo Nordisk Inc
$435
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$425
Lilly USA, LLC
$360
Dexcom, Inc.
$224
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$179
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$167
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$129
PFIZER INC.
$128
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$102
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$89
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$89
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$82
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$76
Amgen Inc.
$73
AbbVie Inc.
$73
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$72
Exact Sciences Corporation
$64
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$51
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$50
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$39
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$38
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$22
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
CeQur Corporation
$17
VBI Vaccines (Delaware) Inc.
$16
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Resmed Corp
$15
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$15
DEXCOM, INC.
$13
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$13
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$12
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$12
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$12
Eisai Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 34.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · BREZTRI · COMIRNATY · CONTRAVE · CREON · CeQur Simplicity · Cologuard Collection Kit · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Da Vinci Surgical System · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · GEMTESA · INSPIRE · JARDIANCE · JATENZO · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · Livalo · MOUNJARO · Mitigare · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · Nuedexta · OXBRYTA · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PREVNAR 20 · PreHevbrio · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · STEGLATRO · Saxenda · Spectra WaveWriter · Sunosi · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · TRUMENBA · UBRELVY · VERQUVO · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · WAKIX · Wakix · Wegovy · XIFAXAN · YUPELRI · Yupelri · myAir
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.
Geographic Context
Medical physician assistants within 10 mi
92
Per 100K population
44.7
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. Muehlfeld is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of GA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Muehlfeld experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Muehlfeld performed 144 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Muehlfeld receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Muehlfeld received a total of $5,096 from 46 companies across 303 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. Muehlfeld's costs compare to other medical physician assistants in Augusta?
Dr. Muehlfeld's average Medicare payment per service is $17. 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. Muehlfeld) 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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