Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Clark, DO
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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Clark
Dr. Robert Clark is a family medicine specialist in Augusta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Clark performed 9,271 Medicare services across 5,873 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Clark received a total of $8,399 from 68 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 541 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. Clark 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 2% volume in GA
$8,399 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,271
Medicare services
Top 2% in GA for family medicine
5,873
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~464 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. |
958 | $75 | $185 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
668 | $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. |
607 | $8 | $85 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
596 | $10 | $115 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
541 | $13 | $135 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
539 | $16 | $145 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
532 | $9 | $75 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
504 | $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. |
500 | $16 | $150 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
470 | $15 | $110 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
447 | $14 | $100 |
| 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. |
318 | $54 | $155 |
| 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. |
308 | $4 | $40 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
302 | $115 | $225 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
230 | $29 | $95 |
| 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. |
154 | $45 | $99 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
153 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
135 | $2 | $35 |
| 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. |
118 | $6 | $70 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
116 | $5 | $45 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
111 | $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. |
105 | $70 | $144 |
| 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. |
93 | $38 | $230 |
| 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. |
93 | $8 | $82 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
61 | $6 | $50 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 57 | $18 | $155 |
| 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. |
55 | $34 | $198 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
42 | $4 | $35 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
41 | $18 | $165 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
34 | $25 | $180 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
31 | $1 | $30 |
| 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. |
30 | $252 | $425 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
30 | $27 | $55 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
29 | $130 | $1,300 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
22 | $4 | $35 |
| 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 | $149 | $275 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
20 | $39 | $130 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
19 | $41 | $295 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
17 | $9 | $50 |
| 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. |
15 | $34 | $350 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
15 | $13 | $115 |
| Iron level test | 15 | $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. |
15 | $9 | $70 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
15 | $9 | $95 |
| 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. |
15 | $141 | $295 |
| 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. |
13 | $23 | $110 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
13 | $13 | $65 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
13 | $38 | $40 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
13 | $128 | $210 |
| Online digital evaluation for established patient, 5-10 minutes This service involves an online digital evaluation and management visit for an established patient. It covers a total time of 5 to 10 minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
11 | $7 | $40 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
11 | $5 | $35 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
3.4% medium
96.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,399
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,200/year across 7 years
Top 7% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
68
Companies
541
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
$8,005 (95.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$394 (4.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,729
2023
$1,570
2022
$1,437
2021
$1,119
2020
$683
2019
$850
2018
$1,011
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$303
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$187
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$179
Dexcom, Inc.
$171
Abbott Laboratories
$166
Lilly USA, LLC
$158
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$152
PFIZER INC.
$96
Novo Nordisk Inc
$69
Amgen Inc.
$59
Boston Scientific Corporation
$52
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$39
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$37
Radius Health, Inc.
$18
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 38.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$749
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$646
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$616
AbbVie Inc.
$600
ABBVIE INC.
$497
Lilly USA, LLC
$496
PFIZER INC.
$458
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$422
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$298
Amgen Inc.
$294
Abbott Laboratories
$286
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$216
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$198
Dexcom, Inc.
$187
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$185
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$184
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$154
Allergan, Inc.
$143
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$136
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$105
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$99
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$94
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$86
Radius Health, Inc.
$80
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$78
Allergan Inc.
$75
Boston Scientific Corporation
$70
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$69
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$64
AbbVie, Inc.
$61
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$39
Eisai Inc.
$37
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$33
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Vital Connect, Inc
$32
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$26
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$24
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$23
Alkermes, Inc.
$23
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$21
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$17
CeQur Corporation
$17
Mannkind Corporation
$16
VBI Vaccines (Delaware) Inc.
$16
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$16
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$15
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$15
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
LEO Pharma Inc.
$14
Exact Sciences Corporation
$13
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$13
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$13
Shire North American Group Inc
$12
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$12
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$12
VistaPharm, Inc.
$11
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 23.9% 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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% 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. Clark is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% 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. Clark experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Clark performed 958 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. Clark receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Clark received a total of $8,399 from 68 companies across 541 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. Clark's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Augusta?
Dr. Clark's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Clark) 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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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.
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