Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Phillip Robinson, MD
Family Medicine · Columbus, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Robinson
Dr. Phillip Robinson is a family medicine specialist in Columbus, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Robinson performed 6,374 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Robinson received a total of $5,043 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 323 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Robinson 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in GA
$5,043 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,374
Medicare services
Top 4% in GA for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
1,893 | $23 | $65 |
| 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. |
669 | $75 | $342 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
666 | $8 | $11 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 593 | $16 | $70 |
| 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. |
581 | $29 | $135 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
436 | $34 | $165 |
| 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. |
358 | $33 | $199 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy Application of electrical stimulation to one or more body areas as part of a therapy plan. This procedure is used for indications other than wound care. |
236 | $7 | $48 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
172 | $21 | $70 |
| 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. |
131 | $52 | $234 |
| 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. |
120 | $43 | $131 |
| 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. |
80 | $33 | $131 |
| 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 | $18 | $81 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 68 | $75 | $140 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
59 | $3 | $7 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
58 | $18 | $70 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
41 | $72 | $225 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
40 | $122 | $316 |
| Annual depression screening | 27 | $17 | $49 |
| 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. |
23 | $8 | $65 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 17 | $72 | $140 |
| Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 12 | $52 | $87 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
11 | $156 | $550 |
| 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. |
11 | $34 | $256 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,043
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $720/year across 7 years
Top 14% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
323
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$722
2023
$1,123
2022
$946
2021
$1,299
2020
$691
2019
$250
2018
$11
Payments by company (2024)
Novo Nordisk Inc
$249
Lilly USA, LLC
$204
ABBVIE INC.
$86
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$79
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$44
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
Amgen Inc.
$15
PFIZER INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 74.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,157
Lilly USA, LLC
$588
AbbVie Inc.
$431
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$356
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$271
Myriad Women's Health, Inc.
$193
ABBVIE INC.
$191
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$161
Amgen Inc.
$158
Allergan Inc.
$150
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$141
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$121
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$105
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$89
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$84
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$79
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$79
Abbott Laboratories
$61
Mannkind Corporation
$59
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$57
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$55
Allergan, Inc.
$52
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$44
PFIZER INC.
$41
Eisai Inc.
$29
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$25
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Seqirus USA Inc
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Tolmar, Inc.
$17
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$16
Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
Dexcom, Inc.
$13
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 43.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
246
County median income
$56,622
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
JACK HUGHSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
4.0 mi
4.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Robinson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in GA), 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. Robinson experienced with functional activity therapy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Robinson performed 1,893 functional activity therapy services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Robinson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Robinson received a total of $5,043 from 38 companies across 323 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Robinson's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Columbus?
Dr. Robinson's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Robinson) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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