Medicare Enrolled

Caroline Anderson, FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family · Baxley, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
278 S MAIN ST, Baxley, GA 31513
9123679559
Registered in NPPES since 2009
NPI: 1679713747 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Anderson from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Anderson

Caroline Anderson is a nurse practitioner - family in Baxley, GA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Anderson performed 2,460 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Anderson received a total of $1,308 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 81 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 Anderson 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.

✓ 17 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 4% volume in GA $1,308 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,460
Medicare services
Top 4% in GA for nurse practitioner - family
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$37
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
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.
788 $71 $180
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection
This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered.
448 $0 $8
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.
193 $8 $40
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.
170 $52 $128
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes 128 $14 $30
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
102 $102 $184
Annual depression screening 90 $14 $30
Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg
An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg.
88 $0 $15
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
84 $0 $5
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
78 $3 $15
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
64 $1 $5
Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes
Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes.
45 $20 $170
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min
A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion.
38 $55 $150
Annual wellness visit, initial visit
A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment.
35 $132 $188
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
32 $35 $50
Normal saline infusion, 500 ml
Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution.
24 $1 $10
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.
20 $7 $105
Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived
A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics.
17 $29 $30
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
16 $29 $30
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.
2.8% high complexity
35.7% medium
61.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,308
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $327/year across 4 years
Top 24% in GA for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
81
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
$581
2023
$362
2022
$267
2021
$97

Payments by company (2024)

Novo Nordisk Inc
$159
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$151
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$52
Exact Sciences Corporation
$37
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$37
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$32
Lilly USA, LLC
$29
ABBVIE INC.
$18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Dexcom, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 62.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$310
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$179
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$115
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$112
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$110
Lilly USA, LLC
$85
ABBVIE INC.
$76
Amgen Inc.
$58
Genentech USA, Inc.
$38
Exact Sciences Corporation
$37
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$16
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$15
Dexcom, Inc.
$13
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 46.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · Aimovig · BREZTRI · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · MOUNJARO · NOCDURNA · Otezla · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · QUVIVIQ · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA 100/33 · Saxenda · TLANDO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Wegovy · XYOSTED · Xofluza · ZEPBOUND
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 →
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Geographic Context

Family nurse practitioners in nearby ZIP areas
54
County median income
$43,728
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
APPLING HEALTHCARE
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

Anderson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in GA), with 17 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anderson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Anderson performed 788 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Anderson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Anderson received a total of $1,308 from 20 companies across 81 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 Anderson's costs compare to other family nurse practitioners in Baxley?
Anderson's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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 Anderson) 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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Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
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.

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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →