Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Allison Key, M.D.
Family Medicine · Bremen, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Key
Dr. Allison Key is a family medicine specialist in Bremen, GA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Key performed 15,862 Medicare services across 7,491 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Key received a total of $8,077 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 393 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. Key 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in GA
$8,077 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗15,862
Medicare services
Top 1% in GA for family medicine
7,491
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~881 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
930 | $8 | $14 |
| 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. |
904 | $60 | $105 |
| 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. |
863 | $76 | $156 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
831 | $15 | $75 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
820 | $0 | $25 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
792 | $3 | $35 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
627 | $6 | $54 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
554 | $10 | $15 |
| 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. |
545 | $9 | $50 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
536 | $13 | $18 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
520 | $45 | $100 |
| Refilling and maintenance of portable pump This service involves refilling and performing maintenance on a portable pump. |
471 | $87 | $250 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
401 | $16 | $23 |
| 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. |
395 | $45 | $120 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
363 | $9 | $13 |
| 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. |
349 | $16 | $23 |
| 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. |
349 | $34 | $85 |
| 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. |
325 | $38 | $67 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 323 | $17 | $24 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
320 | $123 | $220 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
285 | $9 | $14 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
281 | $1 | $6 |
| 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. |
259 | $6 | $12 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
255 | $28 | $40 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
254 | $0 | $30 |
| Annual depression screening | 242 | $17 | $24 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
218 | $15 | $21 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
204 | $1 | $25 |
| Microsomal antibody test A blood test that measures the level of microsomal antibodies, which are autoantibodies produced by the immune system. |
196 | $14 | $20 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
195 | $3 | $19 |
| 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. |
178 | $0 | $45 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
167 | $30 | $80 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
142 | $36 | $100 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 117 | $5 | $25 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
108 | $38 | $90 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
99 | $35 | $200 |
| Injection, thiamine hcl, 100 mg | 88 | $2 | $13 |
| Drug test, instrument-assisted A laboratory test to detect the presence of drugs using an instrument for observation. |
85 | $16 | $25 |
| 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. |
83 | $77 | $100 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
78 | $2 | $25 |
| 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. |
77 | $24 | $35 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
73 | $19 | $27 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
72 | $6 | $20 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
70 | $68 | $164 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
60 | $26 | $48 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
54 | $8 | $12 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
54 | $13 | $50 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
51 | $17 | $25 |
| 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. |
51 | $88 | $241 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
48 | $29 | $30 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
47 | $15 | $76 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
46 | $71 | $74 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
46 | $27 | $51 |
| 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. |
41 | $158 | $280 |
| 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 | $112 | $210 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
35 | $37 | $65 |
| Chronic care management services Comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients requiring ongoing chronic care management. |
34 | $41 | $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. |
32 | $10 | $81 |
| Home visit, established patient, low complexity A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes. |
31 | $46 | $124 |
| 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. |
29 | $158 | $250 |
| 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. |
25 | $22 | $60 |
| 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. |
22 | $154 | $235 |
| Home visit, established patient, straightforward decision making A home visit for an established patient involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 15 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service. |
21 | $35 | $81 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
16 | $2 | $13 |
| Iron level test | 15 | $6 | $27 |
| 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. |
13 | $9 | $26 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
11 | $20 | $151 |
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.
9.2% high complexity
16.2% medium
74.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,077
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,154/year across 7 years
Top 8% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
393
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
$6,408 (79.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,669 (20.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$883
2023
$1,967
2022
$669
2021
$1,057
2020
$843
2019
$1,457
2018
$1,202
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$863
PFIZER INC.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$2,653
Novo Nordisk Inc
$693
Amgen Inc.
$567
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$551
Allergan, Inc.
$368
Merz North America, Inc.
$321
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$261
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$260
PFIZER INC.
$245
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$230
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$175
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$153
AbbVie Inc.
$152
Lilly USA, LLC
$151
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$141
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$111
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$109
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$97
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$87
Shire North American Group Inc
$52
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$51
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Alkermes, Inc.
$48
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$43
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
AbbVie, Inc.
$34
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$30
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$28
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$26
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$26
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$23
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$19
Lundbeck LLC
$18
Eisai Inc.
$17
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Phadia US Inc.
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$16
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16
Biogen, Inc.
$15
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$15
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$15
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$14
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 48.4% 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 (79%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for family medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
103
Per 100K population
335.3
County median income
$65,016
Nearest hospital
HIGGINS GENERAL 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. Key is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of GA peers, with 18 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. Key experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Key performed 930 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Key receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Key received a total of $8,077 from 49 companies across 393 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. Key's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Bremen?
Dr. Key's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Key) 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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