Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Roger Hiser, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Cartersville, 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. Hiser
Dr. Roger Hiser is a hospice and palliative medicine physician in Cartersville, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hiser performed 6,781 Medicare services across 3,973 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hiser received a total of $7,309 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 449 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hospice and palliative medicine (internal 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. Hiser 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in GA
$7,309 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,781
Medicare services
Top 10% in GA for hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician
3,973
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~323 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,230 | $83 | $158 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
960 | $8 | $15 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
730 | $10 | $60 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
346 | $16 | $70 |
| 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. |
321 | $7 | $40 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
295 | $6 | $30 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
279 | $9 | $45 |
| 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. |
249 | $61 | $108 |
| 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. |
236 | $6 | $40 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
223 | $13 | $70 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
201 | $9 | $45 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
176 | $8 | $50 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
103 | $4 | $30 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
92 | $15 | $80 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
84 | $15 | $65 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
82 | $2 | $20 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
82 | $3 | $25 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
78 | $69 | $100 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
77 | $28 | $40 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
65 | $8 | $45 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
65 | $1 | $16 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
64 | $13 | $85 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
62 | $19 | $95 |
| 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. |
57 | $9 | $52 |
| 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. |
55 | $123 | $213 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
40 | $21 | $70 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
40 | $82 | $320 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
40 | $48 | $160 |
| 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. |
38 | $9 | $73 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
35 | $3 | $25 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
33 | $7 | $25 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
30 | $29 | $110 |
| Iron level test | 30 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
30 | $8 | $45 |
| 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. |
27 | $18 | $70 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
22 | $57 | $500 |
| 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. |
22 | $99 | $241 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
19 | $50 | $457 |
| 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. |
18 | $25 | $100 |
| 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. |
15 | $17 | $60 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
15 | $24 | $85 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
15 | $122 | $168 |
| 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. |
14 | $4 | $30 |
| 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. |
14 | $144 | $470 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
13 | $19 | $170 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 13 | $18 | $85 |
| 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. |
13 | $36 | $125 |
| Low dose CT scan of chest for lung cancer screening A specialized CT scan of the chest using a lower radiation dose to screen for lung cancer. |
11 | $74 | $415 |
| 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. |
11 | $5 | $40 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
11 | $208 | $660 |
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 ↗$7,309
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,044/year across 7 years
Top 12% in GA for hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
449
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
$7,309 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,480
2023
$1,690
2022
$775
2021
$135
2020
$256
2019
$1,270
2018
$1,702
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$344
ABBVIE INC.
$215
PFIZER INC.
$208
Lilly USA, LLC
$184
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$79
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$65
Dexcom, Inc.
$65
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$53
Amgen Inc.
$46
Abbott Laboratories
$37
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$37
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Top 3 companies account for 51.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,327
PFIZER INC.
$678
Lilly USA, LLC
$660
Amgen Inc.
$517
ABBVIE INC.
$516
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$438
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$345
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$330
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$328
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$291
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$222
Dexcom, Inc.
$192
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$168
Abbott Laboratories
$153
Allergan Inc.
$118
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$105
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$96
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$92
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$75
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$74
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$65
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$61
AbbVie, Inc.
$60
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$53
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$48
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Valeritas, Inc.
$35
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$25
Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Shire North American Group Inc
$18
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Lundbeck LLC
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$13
AbbVie Inc.
$12
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.5% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Hospice and palliative medicine physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$79,431
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT CARTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
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. Hiser is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of GA peers, with 21 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. Hiser experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hiser performed 1,230 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Hiser receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hiser received a total of $7,309 from 38 companies across 449 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. Hiser's costs compare to other hospice and palliative medicine physicians in Cartersville?
Dr. Hiser's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Hiser) 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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