Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Keith Harris, M.D.
Optician · Cartersville, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Harris 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 Dr. Harris
Dr. Keith Harris is an optician specialist in Cartersville, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Harris performed 7,416 Medicare services across 3,497 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Harris received a total of $18,149 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 705 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Harris 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 7% volume in GA
$18,149 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,416
Medicare services
Top 7% in GA for optician
3,497
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~371 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
3,122 | $5 | $25 |
| 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. |
1,387 | $58 | $315 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
742 | $36 | $281 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
466 | $64 | $427 |
| 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. |
285 | $71 | $460 |
| 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. |
277 | $36 | $193 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
181 | $73 | $477 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
148 | $36 | $230 |
| 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. |
105 | $82 | $461 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
95 | $109 | $654 |
| Topical aminolevulinic acid HCl 20% solution A topical medication applied to the skin for medical treatment. It is supplied as a single-unit dosage form containing 354 mg of the active ingredient. |
87 | $301 | $700 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
81 | $1 | $20 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing. |
67 | $195 | $1,314 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
54 | $37 | $234 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
49 | $82 | $536 |
| Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth This procedure uses light to treat and remove precancerous skin lesions. It is a method for destroying abnormal skin cells before they become cancerous. |
44 | $99 | $539 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the removed tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters. |
34 | $108 | $1,222 |
| 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. |
30 | $119 | $696 |
| Chemotherapy administration, 1-7 injections This procedure involves the administration of chemotherapy medication through one to seven separate injections. |
29 | $50 | $352 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
25 | $43 | $424 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
20 | $117 | $760 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 3.1-4.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the removed tissue is between 3.1 and 4.0 centimeters. |
19 | $188 | $1,355 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
19 | $43 | $325 |
| Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth A qualified healthcare professional applies light to the skin to destroy precancerous growths. |
14 | $165 | $874 |
| All potassium hydroxide (koh) preparations | 14 | $6 | $20 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
11 | $92 | $510 |
| Skin tag removal, 1-15 tags This procedure involves the removal of one to fifteen skin tags. It is a minor surgical intervention to excise these benign growths from the skin. |
11 | $37 | $381 |
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 ↗$18,149
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,593/year across 7 years
Top 8% in GA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
705
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
$15,737 (86.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,011 (11.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$401 (2.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,004
2023
$3,189
2022
$1,134
2021
$2,343
2020
$1,553
2019
$3,234
2018
$2,692
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$531
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$429
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$395
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$394
Lilly USA, LLC
$382
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$329
PFIZER INC.
$236
UCB, Inc.
$230
GENZYME CORPORATION
$167
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$135
Amgen Inc.
$117
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$106
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$105
Kerecis Limited
$87
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$85
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$79
Almirall LLC
$47
LEO Pharma Inc.
$38
ProgenaCare Global, LLC
$27
Biocon Biologics Inc
$22
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$21
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 33.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$2,011
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,458
ABBVIE INC.
$1,421
UCB, Inc.
$1,069
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$1,068
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,042
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,002
AbbVie, Inc.
$878
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$824
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$807
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$718
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$687
GENZYME CORPORATION
$609
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$585
PFIZER INC.
$559
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$413
AbbVie Inc.
$361
Amgen Inc.
$322
LEO Pharma Inc.
$275
Incyte Corporation
$268
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$245
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$214
Journey Medical Corporation
$185
Almirall LLC
$168
Genentech USA, Inc.
$157
Celgene Corporation
$115
Sandoz Inc.
$115
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$106
Kerecis Limited
$87
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$58
Biofrontera Inc.
$46
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
ProgenaCare Global, LLC
$27
Biocon Biologics Inc
$22
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$21
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$18
Novum Pharma, LLC
$17
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$13
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 26.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
20% · ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · APEXICON E · Aczone · Alcortin A · Ameluz · BLU-U · BRYHALI · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Ceracade · Cimzia · DERMATITIS - DISEASE · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · EBGLYSS · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Erivedge · HUMIRA · Hulio · Humira · IDACIO · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · JUBLIA · KERYDIN · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LIBTAYO · LITFULO · Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl) for Topical Solution · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · OLUMIANT · ONEXTON · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Olux · Otezla · REMICADE · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SIMLANDI · SIVEXTRO · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Seysara · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TARGRETIN · TREMFYA · TargaDox · Tremfya · VTAMA · Veltin · Winlevi · XIMINO · XIMINO (minocycline hydrochloride) extended-release capsules · XOLAIR · YCANTH · Zoryve
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 (87%) 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 optician in GA.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
78
Per 100K population
70.2
County median income
$79,431
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT CARTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
5.4 mi
5.4 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. Harris is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of GA peers, 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. Harris experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Harris performed 3,122 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Harris receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Harris received a total of $18,149 from 44 companies across 705 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. Harris's costs compare to other opticians in Cartersville?
Dr. Harris's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Harris) 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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