Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Hiltz, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician · 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hiltz
Dr. William Hiltz is a vascular surgery physician in Augusta, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hiltz performed 10,704 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hiltz received a total of $2,336 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 109 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. Hiltz 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in GA
$2,336 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗10,704
Medicare services
Top 4% in GA for vascular surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$28
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
8,460 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
373 | $89 | $487 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
219 | $126 | $640 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
206 | $61 | $372 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
188 | $36 | $255 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
166 | $139 | $648 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
152 | $54 | $314 |
| 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. |
135 | $113 | $637 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
110 | $104 | $571 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
83 | $587 | $3,025 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
69 | $29 | $166 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
53 | $28 | $147 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, first order branch Placement of a catheter into a primary branch of an artery in the chest or arm. |
43 | $465 | $3,793 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
40 | $113 | $571 |
| 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. |
39 | $125 | $683 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
37 | $8 | $40 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
36 | $72 | $368 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
33 | $15 | $186 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
30 | $115 | $617 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
29 | $863 | $4,429 |
| 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. |
29 | $63 | $343 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
27 | $101 | $547 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
26 | $72 | $389 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
24 | $432 | $2,178 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
21 | $191 | $841 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
19 | $343 | $2,598 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
18 | $90 | $441 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 14 | $131 | $841 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
13 | $710 | $3,653 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
12 | $580 | $3,079 |
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.
0.8% high complexity
91.4% medium
7.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,336
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $334/year across 7 years
Bottom 32% in GA for vascular surgery physician
27
Companies
109
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
$608
2023
$355
2022
$279
2021
$391
2020
$145
2019
$30
2018
$529
Payments by company (2024)
Inari Medical, Inc.
$210
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$170
PolyNovo North America LLC
$140
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$33
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$22
Organogenesis Inc.
$19
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$13
Top 3 companies account for 85.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Inari Medical, Inc.
$541
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$227
Organogenesis Inc.
$207
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$170
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$148
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$144
PolyNovo North America LLC
$140
Endologix LLC
$109
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$96
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$67
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$56
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$48
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$46
Penumbra, Inc.
$46
Medtronic, Inc.
$45
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$39
Cook Medical LLC
$31
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$31
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$22
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$19
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$18
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$15
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$14
PFIZER INC.
$14
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$13
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 41.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6582) Visions 035 · AFX2 Bifurcated Endograft System · ANASTOCLIP · ANASTOCLIP GC 8CM (MEDIUM) · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Apligraf · Artis pheno · CARDIVA VASCADE 5F VCS · CONCERTOTM · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Cardiva VASCADE 6/7F VCS · Concerto · Diamondback Peripheral · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · Endurant · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · Grafix PL PRIME · HawkOne · Indigo System · JETI · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · NOVOSORB BTM · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Puraply · RESTOREFLO · RESTOREFLOW · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · VARITHENA · Vascular Closure Device · Venclose Maven Catheter · XARELTO · ZENITH SPIRAL-Z · ZILVER PTX · ZONTIVITY
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
Vascular surgery physicians in nearby ZIP areas
14
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. Hiltz is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in GA), 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. Hiltz experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hiltz performed 8,460 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Hiltz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hiltz received a total of $2,336 from 27 companies across 109 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. Hiltz's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Augusta?
Dr. Hiltz's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Hiltz) 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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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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