Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Lobel, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Canton, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lobel
Dr. Steven Lobel is an interventional pain medicine physician in Canton, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lobel performed 12,994 Medicare services across 2,601 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lobel received a total of $5,953 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 206 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional pain medicine physician. 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. Lobel 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in GA
$5,953 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,994
Medicare services
Top 2% in GA for interventional pain medicine physician
2,601
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 5,820 | $18 | $112 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,487 | $0 | $4 |
| 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. |
1,234 | $91 | $387 |
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 1,109 | $0 | $4 |
| 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. |
342 | $10 | $47 |
| 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. |
170 | $123 | $504 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
121 | $181 | $693 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
118 | $53 | $227 |
| Methocarbamol injection, up to 10 ml A healthcare provider administers methocarbamol via injection in a volume of up to 10 milliliters. |
117 | $4 | $71 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
115 | $0 | $5 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
109 | $93 | $350 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
103 | $211 | $823 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
102 | $10 | $45 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
92 | $85 | $330 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
73 | $163 | $677 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
67 | $439 | $1,675 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
67 | $5 | $35 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
66 | $29 | $122 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
64 | $81 | $296 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
60 | $235 | $865 |
| Cefazolin sodium injection, 500 mg An injection of 500 mg of cefazolin sodium, an antibiotic medication, administered into the body. |
52 | $1 | $5 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
50 | $196 | $786 |
| 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. |
43 | $4 | $19 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
41 | $15 | $45 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
38 | $245 | $1,323 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
32 | $135 | $552 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
32 | $227 | $793 |
| 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. |
30 | $67 | $277 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
28 | $383 | $1,440 |
| 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. |
27 | $8 | $35 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the trunk, arms, or legs covering 25 square centimeters or less. |
23 | $33 | $285 |
| Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device. |
21 | $144 | $1,104 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
21 | $32 | $137 |
| Destruction of nerve branches of knee using imaging guidance | 20 | $315 | $1,222 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
19 | $3 | $11 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
17 | $178 | $798 |
| 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. |
17 | $11 | $46 |
| Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch | 16 | $155 | $755 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
16 | $5 | $21 |
| 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. |
15 | $51 | $199 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
83.2% medium
16.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,953
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $850/year across 7 years
Top 33% in GA for interventional pain medicine physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
206
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
$5,119 (86.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$834 (14.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,766
2023
$612
2022
$727
2021
$643
2020
$481
2019
$1,010
2018
$714
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$834
Nevro Corp.
$568
Radius Health, Inc.
$144
Abbott Laboratories
$55
Amgen Inc.
$52
Novo Nordisk Inc
$32
Medtronic, Inc.
$25
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$25
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 87.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Nevro Corp.
$2,845
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$834
Amgen Inc.
$672
Radius Health, Inc.
$411
Abbott Laboratories
$297
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$95
Novo Nordisk Inc
$83
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$76
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$63
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$58
Insmed, Inc.
$57
Medtronic, Inc.
$50
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$50
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$37
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$29
Allergan, Inc.
$24
PFIZER INC.
$23
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$22
Alkermes, Inc.
$22
Allergan Inc.
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$15
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
Medline Industries, Inc.
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 73.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCURIAN · AJOVY · Aimovig · Arikayce · BELBUCA · BOTOX · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · ETERNA · EVENITY · Evoke · FASENRA · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FreeStyle Libre · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GVOKE PFS · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · INVOKANA · Livalo · MYRBETRIQ · MYSTIM · Nalocet · Omnia · Ozempic · PROCLAIM · PROLATE · Proclaim DRG IPG · Proclaim IPG · Prolia · QULIPTA · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRINT PNS System · STRENSIQ · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VESICARE · VIVITROL · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Vanta · Vascepa
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 (86%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Interventional pain medicine physicians within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
5.8
County median income
$105,442
Nearest hospital
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE
7.9 mi
7.9 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. Lobel is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Lobel experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lobel performed 5,820 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Lobel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lobel received a total of $5,953 from 31 companies across 206 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. Lobel's costs compare to other interventional pain medicine physicians in Canton?
Dr. Lobel's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Lobel) 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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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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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