Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Phillip Robinson, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Robinson
Dr. Phillip Robinson is a family medicine specialist in Columbus, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Robinson performed 6,374 Medicare services across 1,559 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Robinson received a total of $5,043 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 323 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. 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in GA
$5,043 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,374
Medicare services
Top 4% in GA for family medicine
1,559
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
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
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
$4,816 (95.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$227 (4.5%)
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)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
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? 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. Robinson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of GA peers, 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. Robinson experienced with functional activity therapy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Robinson performed 1,893 functional activity therapy 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. Robinson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Robinson received a total of $5,043 from 38 companies across 323 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. 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 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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