Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Erynn Richardson, FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family · Dalton, GA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote — Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Low-engagement
1436 BROADRICK DR STE B, Dalton, GA 30720
7062263434
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1508264854 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Richardson 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. Richardson

Dr. Erynn Richardson is a nurse practitioner - family in Dalton, GA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Richardson performed 741 Medicare services across 609 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Richardson received a total of $5,812 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 296 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - family. 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. Richardson 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ Top 21% volume in GA $5,812 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
741
Medicare services
Top 21% in GA for nurse practitioner - family
609
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~67 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.
248 $70 $275
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.
239 $8 $69
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days
Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check.
82 $11 $104
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days
Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart.
81 $14 $137
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.
35 $41 $191
Pacemaker system evaluation
Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems.
23 $13 $108
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
18 $8 $17
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.
15 $12 $58
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.
25.1% high complexity
0.0% medium
74.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,812
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,453/year across 4 years
Top 4% in GA for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
296
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
$5,812 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,598
2023
$1,129
2022
$1,650
2021
$1,435

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$544
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$180
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$169
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$97
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$91
Amgen Inc.
$71
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$69
PFIZER INC.
$67
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$58
Boston Scientific Corporation
$48
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$38
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$29
Abbott Laboratories
$28
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 55.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,023
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$544
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$525
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$463
Amgen Inc.
$438
Abbott Laboratories
$392
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$286
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$251
Boston Scientific Corporation
$200
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$187
PFIZER INC.
$184
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$169
Medtronic, Inc.
$167
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$139
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$138
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$115
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$97
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$84
Novo Nordisk Inc
$75
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$74
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$45
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$32
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$30
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$26
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$25
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$20
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 36.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Arcalyst · Artis icono floor · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CardioMEMS HF System · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · FARXIGA · GALLANT · HAWKONE · INJECTAFER · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Livalo · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · NEXLETOL · OPSUMIT · Ozempic · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · Vascepa · WAINUA · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZIO XT Patch · Zio monitor
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 4% for nurse practitioner - family in GA.

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Geographic Context

Family nurse practitioners within 10 mi
448
Per 100K population
434.5
County median income
$64,262
Nearest hospital
HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Richardson is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of GA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Richardson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Richardson performed 248 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. Richardson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Richardson received a total of $5,812 from 29 companies across 296 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. Richardson's costs compare to other family nurse practitioners in Dalton?
Dr. Richardson's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Richardson) 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 →
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.

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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →