Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robyn Wirsing Black, M.D.
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. Wirsing Black
Dr. Robyn Wirsing Black is a family medicine specialist in Augusta, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wirsing Black performed 3,780 Medicare services across 2,745 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wirsing Black received a total of $10,141 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 653 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. Wirsing Black 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in GA
$10,141 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,780
Medicare services
Top 9% in GA for family medicine
2,745
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~199 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. |
574 | $75 | $185 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
350 | $8 | $55 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
286 | $10 | $115 |
| 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. |
284 | $8 | $85 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
274 | $13 | $135 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
263 | $16 | $145 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
199 | $117 | $225 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
182 | $9 | $75 |
| 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. |
169 | $43 | $99 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
118 | $29 | $95 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
98 | $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. |
91 | $16 | $150 |
| 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. |
86 | $2 | $35 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
77 | $28 | $65 |
| 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. |
70 | $54 | $155 |
| 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. |
69 | $71 | $145 |
| 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. |
58 | $6 | $70 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
58 | $5 | $45 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
54 | $1 | $30 |
| 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. |
34 | $32 | $350 |
| 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. |
32 | $33 | $198 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
32 | $28 | $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. |
31 | $282 | $425 |
| 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. |
29 | $8 | $84 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
26 | $37 | $40 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
26 | $124 | $210 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
25 | $15 | $110 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
21 | $13 | $115 |
| Iron level test | 19 | $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. |
19 | $9 | $70 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
19 | $7 | $50 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
19 | $18 | $165 |
| 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. |
17 | $40 | $230 |
| 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. |
17 | $5 | $35 |
| 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. |
15 | $13 | $65 |
| 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. |
15 | $145 | $275 |
| 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. |
12 | $4 | $40 |
| 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. |
12 | $89 | $325 |
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 ↗$10,141
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,449/year across 7 years
Top 5% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
653
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
$10,141 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,118
2023
$1,998
2022
$2,057
2021
$2,109
2020
$1,425
2019
$1,095
2018
$340
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$429
PFIZER INC.
$121
Lilly USA, LLC
$120
Abbott Laboratories
$102
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$51
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$46
ABBVIE INC.
$41
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$33
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$25
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$24
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$14
Amgen Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 59.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,655
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$950
Amgen Inc.
$835
Lilly USA, LLC
$793
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$712
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$410
PFIZER INC.
$401
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$347
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$342
Abbott Laboratories
$315
AbbVie Inc.
$295
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$215
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$194
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$148
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$117
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$106
ABBVIE INC.
$103
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$94
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$80
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$77
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$77
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$72
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$62
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$58
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$53
Nevro Corp.
$49
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$46
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$46
Corcept Therapeutics
$44
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$41
Eisai Inc.
$37
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$36
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$34
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Allergan, Inc.
$28
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$27
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$23
Lundbeck LLC
$20
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$14
kaleo, Inc.
$13
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 43.8% 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 5% 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. Wirsing Black is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of GA peers, with 19 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. Wirsing Black experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wirsing Black performed 574 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. Wirsing Black receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wirsing Black received a total of $10,141 from 47 companies across 653 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. Wirsing Black's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Augusta?
Dr. Wirsing Black's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Wirsing Black) 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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