Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jason Berman, D.O.
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. Berman 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. Berman
Dr. Jason Berman is a family medicine specialist in Columbus, GA, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Berman performed 6,585 Medicare services across 3,792 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Berman received a total of $13,538 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 627 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. Berman 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.
✓ 9 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in GA
$13,538 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,585
Medicare services
Top 4% in GA for family medicine
3,792
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~732 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
885 | $8 | $11 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
779 | $29 | $135 |
| 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. |
710 | $77 | $342 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
594 | $34 | $165 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
482 | $3 | $7 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
436 | $33 | $199 |
| Annual depression screening | 377 | $17 | $49 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 373 | $17 | $49 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
347 | $122 | $316 |
| 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. |
333 | $18 | $81 |
| 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. |
294 | $8 | $65 |
| 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. |
227 | $60 | $234 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
139 | $0 | $2 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
102 | $44 | $131 |
| 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. |
84 | $281 | $425 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
84 | $29 | $45 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
71 | $1 | $4 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
44 | $34 | $131 |
| 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. |
32 | $76 | $518 |
| 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. |
21 | $13 | $47 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
21 | $10 | $55 |
| 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. |
21 | $35 | $145 |
| 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. |
20 | $153 | $516 |
| 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. |
19 | $6 | $18 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
17 | $7 | $20 |
| 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. |
16 | $12 | $27 |
| 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. |
16 | $123 | $458 |
| 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 | $151 | $452 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
14 | $20 | $95 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
12 | $37 | $311 |
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 ↗$13,538
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,934/year across 7 years
Top 3% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
54
Companies
627
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
$13,538 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,816
2023
$2,958
2022
$2,903
2021
$3,705
2020
$658
2019
$343
2018
$154
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$656
Novo Nordisk Inc
$340
Lilly USA, LLC
$260
ABBVIE INC.
$194
Amgen Inc.
$166
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$149
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$141
Ardelyx, Inc.
$94
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$85
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$84
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$74
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$72
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$61
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$55
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$53
PFIZER INC.
$44
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$41
Mannkind Corporation
$40
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$39
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$34
Abbott Laboratories
$23
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$22
Medtronic, Inc.
$22
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$21
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 44.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,026
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,968
Lilly USA, LLC
$973
AbbVie Inc.
$798
ABBVIE INC.
$623
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$595
Amgen Inc.
$480
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$476
PFIZER INC.
$407
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$399
Eisai Inc.
$378
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$340
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$308
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$304
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$263
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$257
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$192
Allergan Inc.
$150
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$149
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$147
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$135
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$134
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$121
Medtronic, Inc.
$120
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$113
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$110
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$106
Abbott Laboratories
$106
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$103
EISAI INC.
$96
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$95
Ardelyx, Inc.
$94
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$85
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$85
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$83
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$76
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$74
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$66
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$53
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$46
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$42
Mannkind Corporation
$40
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$29
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Dexcom, Inc.
$18
Corium, LLC
$18
Seqirus USA Inc
$17
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$16
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$15
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 36.7% 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% 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. Berman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of GA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Berman experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Berman performed 885 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Berman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Berman received a total of $13,538 from 54 companies across 627 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. Berman's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Columbus?
Dr. Berman's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Berman) 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.
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