Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Hardee, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Austell, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Hardee
Dr. Michael Hardee is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Austell, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hardee performed 2,989 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hardee received a total of $5,582 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 305 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. Hardee 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 35% volume in GA
$5,582 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,989
Medicare services
Top 35% in GA for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$42
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
796 | $6 | $26 |
| 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. |
645 | $88 | $283 |
| 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. |
265 | $11 | $58 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
258 | $52 | $233 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
155 | $4 | $20 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
143 | $16 | $58 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
116 | $63 | $178 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
110 | $94 | $259 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
98 | $11 | $46 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
82 | $58 | $259 |
| 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. |
76 | $117 | $381 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
48 | $16 | $51 |
| 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. |
36 | $139 | $386 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
33 | $19 | $94 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
32 | $104 | $340 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
24 | $6 | $20 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
23 | $2 | $19 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
21 | $132 | $448 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
17 | $5 | $31 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
11 | $13 | $81 |
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.
9.4% high complexity
12.7% medium
77.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,582
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $797/year across 7 years
Top 33% in GA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
305
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
$904
2023
$924
2022
$966
2021
$467
2020
$360
2019
$972
2018
$988
Payments by company (2024)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$226
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$89
Novo Nordisk Inc
$79
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$77
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
ABIOMED
$61
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$57
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$45
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$29
PFIZER INC.
$26
Abbott Laboratories
$24
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Amgen Inc.
$19
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 43.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,095
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$711
Amgen Inc.
$465
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$370
PFIZER INC.
$355
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$309
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$279
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$251
Abbott Laboratories
$231
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$192
Boston Scientific Corporation
$183
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$169
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$151
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$146
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$123
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$114
HeartFlow, Inc.
$107
Novo Nordisk Inc
$79
ABIOMED
$61
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$43
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$29
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$22
Lundbeck LLC
$22
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$21
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$18
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$16
Top 3 companies account for 40.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Arcalyst · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FFRct · GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · HeartWare HVAD · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · OPSUMIT · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Pacemakers · Repatha · Rybelsus · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
265
County median income
$98,712
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WELLSTAR COBB MEDICAL CENTER
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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. Hardee is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 21 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. Hardee experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hardee performed 796 ekg interpretation and report 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. Hardee receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hardee received a total of $5,582 from 27 companies across 305 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. Hardee's costs compare to other cardiologists in Austell?
Dr. Hardee's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Hardee) 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.
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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