Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Richard Field, MD
Rheumatology · Augusta, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Field
Dr. Richard Field is a rheumatology specialist in Augusta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Field performed 25,226 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Field received a total of $18,395 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 984 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Field 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 21% volume in GA
$18,395 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗25,226
Medicare services
Top 21% in GA for rheumatology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$13
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria) Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery. |
15,100 | $10 | $45 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
3,298 | $1 | $5 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,020 | $17 | $31 |
| 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. |
615 | $86 | $196 |
| 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. |
548 | $8 | $25 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
544 | $10 | $30 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
522 | $5 | $18 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
520 | $18 | $55 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
519 | $3 | $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. |
472 | $59 | $132 |
| 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. |
220 | $10 | $44 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
200 | $11 | $45 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
191 | $7 | $30 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
185 | $43 | $150 |
| 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. |
172 | $44 | $100 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
126 | $91 | $550 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
108 | $12 | $40 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
93 | $8 | $12 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
88 | $20 | $150 |
| DNA antibody test (native or double-stranded) A blood test that measures the level of antibodies targeting native or double-stranded DNA. This test is used to detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the body. |
74 | $13 | $50 |
| Measurement of dna antibody, single stranded | 74 | $12 | $45 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
57 | $29 | $95 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
53 | $13 | $45 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
50 | $23 | $95 |
| 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. |
49 | $4 | $15 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
44 | $21 | $75 |
| 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. |
39 | $35 | $225 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
38 | $6 | $22 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
30 | $35 | $107 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
23 | $11 | $150 |
| 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. |
23 | $99 | $302 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
23 | $4 | $18 |
| Tuberculosis blood test (gamma interferon) A blood test that measures the immune system's response to tuberculosis bacteria using gamma interferon levels. |
22 | $61 | $150 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
19 | $27 | $120 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
19 | $26 | $100 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 14 | $6 | $20 |
| 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. |
12 | $137 | $294 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
11 | $25 | $200 |
| Crystal identification from tissue or body fluid Laboratory analysis to identify crystals found in tissue samples or body fluids. |
11 | $7 | $31 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
61.0% high complexity
20.1% medium
18.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$18,395
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,628/year across 7 years
Top 18% in GA for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
984
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,831
2023
$3,338
2022
$2,772
2021
$2,196
2020
$1,567
2019
$2,232
2018
$2,460
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$1,340
Amgen Inc.
$580
UCB, Inc.
$392
PFIZER INC.
$242
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$234
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$228
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$201
Lilly USA, LLC
$95
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$91
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$81
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$75
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Organon Llc
$42
SOBI, INC
$40
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$26
Radius Health, Inc.
$23
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$21
Celgene Corporation
$20
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$20
Genentech USA, Inc.
$19
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 60.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$3,312
Amgen Inc.
$2,106
UCB, Inc.
$1,954
PFIZER INC.
$1,648
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,306
AbbVie Inc.
$1,230
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,100
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$797
Lilly USA, LLC
$621
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$615
AbbVie, Inc.
$591
Genentech USA, Inc.
$412
GENZYME CORPORATION
$404
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$357
Radius Health, Inc.
$249
Celgene Corporation
$247
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$172
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$157
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$121
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$113
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$81
Organon LLC
$79
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$75
Mylan Institutional Inc.
$66
SOBI, INC
$65
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$64
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$62
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$58
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$50
MEDEXUS PHARMA, INC.
$48
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Organon Llc
$42
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$42
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Horizon Pharma plc
$23
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$20
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 40.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AMJEVITA · AVSOLA · Actemra · Arcalyst · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUEXIS · DUZALLO · EVENITY · EVUSHELD · Enbrel · FORTEO · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · Hulio · Humira · IDACIO · INFLECTRA · KEVZARA · KINERET · KRYSTEXXA · LYRICA · NUCALA · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · OFEV · OLUMIANT · OPSUMIT · ORENCIA · Otezla · PANZYGA · PREVNAR - 13 · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prolia · Quzyttir · RAYOS · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · Rasuvo · Rinvoq · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · Strensiq · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Truxima · Tymlos · ULTOMIRIS · UPTRAVI · XELJANZ · ZTLido
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists in nearby ZIP areas
17
County median income
$53,197
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PIEDMONT AUGUSTA HOSPITAL
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Field is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in GA), 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. Field experienced with golimumab infusion (simponi aria)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Field performed 15,100 golimumab infusion (simponi aria) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Field receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Field received a total of $18,395 from 38 companies across 984 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Field's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Augusta?
Dr. Field's average Medicare payment per service is $13. 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. Field) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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