Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bryan Kirby, M.D.
Anesthesiology · Carrollton, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kirby
Dr. Bryan Kirby is an anesthesiology specialist in Carrollton, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kirby performed 5,215 Medicare services across 2,374 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kirby received a total of $6,894 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 190 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. 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. Kirby 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 in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in GA
$6,894 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,215
Medicare services
Top 1% in GA for anesthesiology
2,374
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~274 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,735 | $1 | $9 |
| 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. |
651 | $79 | $233 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
599 | $0 | $3 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
236 | $0 | $70 |
| 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. |
157 | $62 | $180 |
| 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. |
146 | $172 | $1,000 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
138 | $35 | $136 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 130 | $5 | $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. |
117 | $174 | $1,000 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
110 | $43 | $180 |
| 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. |
96 | $143 | $1,308 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
95 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
88 | $114 | $314 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
67 | $27 | $116 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
64 | $8 | $20 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
55 | $20 | $84 |
| 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. |
52 | $158 | $779 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 52 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
43 | $84 | $302 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
41 | $89 | $1,500 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
40 | $81 | $248 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 30 | $33 | $350 |
| X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of the middle and lower sections of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
29 | $25 | $105 |
| 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. |
27 | $124 | $1,099 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
26 | $45 | $166 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
26 | $72 | $238 |
| Destruction of nerve branches of knee using imaging guidance | 26 | $296 | $1,673 |
| 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. |
26 | $388 | $2,350 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
26 | $40 | $730 |
| 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. |
25 | $67 | $347 |
| Knee nerve block injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve branch of the knee, performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
24 | $153 | $820 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
24 | $214 | $960 |
| Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch | 24 | $115 | $596 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
23 | $37 | $155 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
20 | $74 | $1,500 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into a nerve located in the upper neck and back of the head. |
16 | $65 | $777 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
16 | $25 | $110 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
16 | $28 | $182 |
| 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. |
14 | $175 | $1,054 |
| Minimally invasive spine decompression, lower spine A minimally invasive procedure to remove bone from the lower spine to relieve pressure on nerve tissue, guided by imaging and accessed through the skin. |
13 | $633 | $2,500 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
13 | $22 | $106 |
| MRI of middle spinal canal, without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the middle section of the spinal canal. It is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
13 | $67 | $1,537 |
| 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. |
12 | $321 | $1,728 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $25 | $99 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
11 | $82 | $500 |
| Gadolinium MRI contrast injection Administration of a gadolinium-based contrast agent to enhance magnetic resonance imaging. The dose is measured per milliliter of the agent injected. |
11 | $1 | $4 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,894
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $985/year across 7 years
Top 5% in GA for anesthesiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
190
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
$6,404 (92.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$490 (7.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,485
2023
$588
2022
$282
2021
$1,044
2020
$382
2019
$542
2018
$1,572
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$1,029
Medtronic, Inc.
$443
Boston Scientific Corporation
$400
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$137
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$111
ABBVIE INC.
$101
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$59
Nevro Corp.
$59
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$57
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$31
Ethicon US, LLC
$29
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 75.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$1,583
Stryker Corporation
$1,229
Medtronic, Inc.
$613
Boston Scientific Corporation
$590
Nevro Corp.
$382
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$290
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$214
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$195
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$185
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$176
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$137
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$127
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$123
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$109
ABBVIE INC.
$101
Horizon Pharma plc
$78
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$74
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$74
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$72
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$68
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$62
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$59
US WorldMeds, LLC
$46
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Ethicon US, LLC
$29
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$28
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$24
Nuvectra Corporation
$23
SI-BONE, Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Avanos Medical
$14
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$14
Curonix LLC
$14
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$14
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$13
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$12
PolarityTE, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 49.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCURIAN · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AccuFill · Algovita · BELBUCA · BOTOX · BRIDION · Belbuca · Bone Healing-None · DRG leads · DUEXIS · Dynasplint · EBI Bone Healing System · EXPAREL · Evoke SCS · Exparel · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL THERAPIES · HYMOVIS · INSIGNIA · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Lucemyra/Lofexidine · MULTIGEN 2 · MYOBLOC · NT1100 NT2000iX Simplicity · OXTELLAR XR · Omnia · PALACOS · PENNSAID · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PRIALT · PROCLAIM · Prialt · Proclaim DRG IPG · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · QULIPTA · RELISTOR · RELISTOR ORAL · Restrata Wound Matrix · SPRINT PNS System · SPRIX · STRATAFIX · SUPERION · SYNVISC-ONE · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · SkinTE · TRIVISC SODIUM HYALURONATE · VIMOVO · VISTASEAL · XIAFLEX · XTAMPZA · ZYNRELEF · Zilretta · Zynrelef · iFuse Implant · mild Device Kit
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 (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for anesthesiology in GA.
Geographic Context
Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
13.9
County median income
$72,327
Nearest hospital
TANNER MEDICAL CENTER - CARROLLTON
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. Kirby is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of GA peers, 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. Kirby experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kirby performed 1,735 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Kirby receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kirby received a total of $6,894 from 39 companies across 190 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. Kirby's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Carrollton?
Dr. Kirby's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Kirby) 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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