Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Elizabeth Martin, M.D.
Family Medicine · Columbus, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Martin 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. Martin
Dr. Elizabeth Martin is a family medicine specialist in Columbus, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Martin performed 3,397 Medicare services across 2,809 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Martin received a total of $20,194 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 570 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Martin 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 10% volume in GA
$20,194 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,397
Medicare services
Top 10% in GA for family medicine
2,809
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~179 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. |
803 | $81 | $370 |
| 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. |
266 | $10 | $73 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 266 | $17 | $62 |
| 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. |
264 | $76 | $291 |
| 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. |
264 | $25 | $90 |
| 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. |
251 | $2 | $9 |
| Annual depression screening | 232 | $17 | $62 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
212 | $122 | $397 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
95 | $29 | $57 |
| 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. |
91 | $72 | $219 |
| 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. |
83 | $12 | $43 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
70 | $17 | $121 |
| 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. |
56 | $117 | $496 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
54 | $29 | $57 |
| 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. |
52 | $281 | $1,095 |
| 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. |
35 | $39 | $201 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
34 | $157 | $586 |
| 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. |
30 | $152 | $559 |
| 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. |
29 | $14 | $51 |
| 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. |
26 | $84 | $561 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
25 | $31 | $155 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
24 | $10 | $40 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
20 | $3 | $12 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
19 | $45 | $293 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
18 | $300 | $1,639 |
| 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. |
18 | $52 | $253 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
18 | $92 | $208 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
15 | $157 | $568 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
15 | $9 | $59 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
12 | $59 | $255 |
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 ↗$20,194
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,885/year across 7 years
Top 1% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
570
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$10,623 (52.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,571 (47.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,632
2023
$1,659
2022
$1,099
2021
$1,278
2020
$4,056
2019
$2,313
2018
$8,158
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$264
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$217
ABBVIE INC.
$211
Novo Nordisk Inc
$179
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$172
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$124
PFIZER INC.
$91
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$85
Amgen Inc.
$65
Exact Sciences Corporation
$61
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$52
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$51
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$23
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 42.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$6,637
PFIZER INC.
$4,064
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,279
Novo Nordisk Inc
$945
Lilly USA, LLC
$866
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$803
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$720
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$670
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$602
ABBVIE INC.
$562
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$428
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$352
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$255
Amgen Inc.
$227
Allergan Inc.
$183
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$155
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$135
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$124
Hoffmann-La Roche Limited
$112
Exact Sciences Corporation
$110
VIVUS, Inc.
$105
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$100
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$94
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$93
AbbVie Inc.
$87
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$52
AbbVie, Inc.
$44
Allergan, Inc.
$35
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$33
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$27
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$23
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$21
VIVUS LLC
$21
Dexcom, Inc.
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$19
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$18
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$17
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$17
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$14
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
EPI Health, LLC
$13
Almatica Pharma LLC
$12
Eisai Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 59.3% 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 →
The majority of payments (53%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in family medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for family medicine in GA.
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. Martin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in GA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% 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. Martin experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Martin performed 803 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. Martin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Martin received a total of $20,194 from 47 companies across 570 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. Martin's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Columbus?
Dr. Martin's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Martin) 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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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