Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Andrew Mecca, MD
Family Medicine · Columbus, 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. Mecca 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. Mecca
Dr. Andrew Mecca is a family medicine specialist in Columbus, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mecca performed 5,000 Medicare services across 2,601 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mecca received a total of $2,798 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 149 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. Mecca 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 6% volume in GA
$2,798 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,000
Medicare services
Top 6% in GA for family medicine
2,601
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~250 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. |
1,378 | $80 | $241 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,143 | $0 | $8 |
| 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. |
226 | $2 | $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. |
221 | $9 | $40 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
168 | $25 | $40 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
164 | $123 | $200 |
| Annual depression screening | 163 | $17 | $20 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
147 | $8 | $10 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
135 | $4 | $20 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
129 | $60 | $152 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
126 | $16 | $38 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
117 | $29 | $30 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
110 | $0 | $15 |
| 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. |
104 | $72 | $75 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
85 | $12 | $35 |
| 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. |
72 | $22 | $100 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
66 | $35 | $75 |
| 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. |
48 | $59 | $200 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 39 | $17 | $30 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
38 | $31 | $112 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
38 | $13 | $40 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
37 | $16 | $25 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
33 | $29 | $30 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
30 | $283 | $350 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
29 | $83 | $206 |
| 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. |
24 | $152 | $250 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
22 | $129 | $375 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, more than 10 minutes Intensive counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use, lasting more than 10 minutes. |
20 | $27 | $50 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
17 | $6 | $40 |
| 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. |
16 | $58 | $269 |
| 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. |
15 | $9 | $60 |
| 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. |
15 | $39 | $80 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
13 | $22 | $35 |
| 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. |
12 | $77 | $125 |
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 ↗$2,798
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $400/year across 7 years
Top 23% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
149
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
$2,672 (95.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$127 (4.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$361
2023
$161
2022
$154
2021
$372
2020
$274
2019
$644
2018
$832
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$275
Novo Nordisk Inc
$33
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$20
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 90.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$572
Novo Nordisk Inc
$337
PFIZER INC.
$253
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$250
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$202
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$188
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$163
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$149
Lilly USA, LLC
$92
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$91
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$65
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$60
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$57
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$33
AbbVie Inc.
$29
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Amgen Inc.
$25
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$20
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$19
Genentech USA, Inc.
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$13
Radius Health, Inc.
$12
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 41.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · CHANTIX · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · DALIRESP · DAYBUE · Dymista · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · FARXIGA · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LYRICA · Linzess · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · NURTEC ODT · Otovel · Ozempic · Perforomist · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Victoza · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xofluza · Yupelri
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
246
Per 100K population
120.4
County median income
$56,622
Nearest hospital
JACK HUGHSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
4.0 mi
4.0 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. Mecca is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% 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. Mecca experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mecca performed 1,378 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. Mecca receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mecca received a total of $2,798 from 27 companies across 149 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. Mecca's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Columbus?
Dr. Mecca'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. Mecca) 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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About this page
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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