Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Boyett, M.D.
Family Medicine · Dalton, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Boyett
Dr. William Boyett is a family medicine specialist in Dalton, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Boyett performed 9,856 Medicare services across 5,640 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Boyett received a total of $7,381 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 457 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. Boyett 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 1% volume in GA
$7,381 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,856
Medicare services
Top 1% in GA for family medicine
5,640
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~493 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. |
967 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
911 | $7 | $44 |
| 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. |
898 | $77 | $189 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
862 | $10 | $42 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
697 | $13 | $54 |
| 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. |
582 | $53 | $113 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
524 | $0 | $4 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
524 | $1 | $15 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
349 | $16 | $40 |
| 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. |
290 | $25 | $25 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
283 | $9 | $23 |
| 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. |
253 | $46 | $80 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
249 | $123 | $165 |
| Annual depression screening | 242 | $17 | $53 |
| 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. |
173 | $2 | $8 |
| 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. |
146 | $36 | $60 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
125 | $28 | $33 |
| 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. |
120 | $70 | $110 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
115 | $19 | $46 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
114 | $15 | $52 |
| 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. |
102 | $9 | $75 |
| 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. |
92 | $78 | $140 |
| 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. |
87 | $20 | $70 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
85 | $6 | $18 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
85 | $5 | $25 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
84 | $1 | $4 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
82 | $9 | $40 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
78 | $0 | $22 |
| 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. |
72 | $107 | $215 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
64 | $34 | $350 |
| 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. |
62 | $147 | $334 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
59 | $38 | $100 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
53 | $29 | $65 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
48 | $8 | $28 |
| Influenza virus nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid technology to detect multiple types of influenza virus. |
43 | $87 | $175 |
| 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. |
40 | $146 | $200 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
39 | $29 | $40 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
31 | $4 | $14 |
| 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. |
29 | $9 | $55 |
| 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. |
28 | $281 | $400 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
24 | $9 | $30 |
| Blood glucose test using reagent strip A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a chemical reagent strip. |
17 | $5 | $19 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
16 | $25 | $68 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
14 | $26 | $95 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
14 | $47 | $103 |
| 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. |
13 | $39 | $100 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $24 | $81 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $32 | $63 |
| 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. |
12 | $25 | $85 |
| Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of respiratory syncytial virus in a sample. |
12 | $65 | $150 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
12 | $14 | $40 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
11 | $131 | $165 |
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 ↗$7,381
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,054/year across 7 years
Top 9% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
457
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
$7,321 (99.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$60 (0.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,337
2023
$1,819
2022
$1,502
2021
$1,272
2020
$934
2019
$315
2018
$202
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$169
PFIZER INC.
$161
ABBVIE INC.
$153
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$139
Amgen Inc.
$137
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$95
Dexcom, Inc.
$85
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$71
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$68
Abbott Laboratories
$57
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Medtronic, Inc.
$36
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$28
Indivior Inc.
$23
Eisai Inc.
$20
Lilly USA, LLC
$16
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 36.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$701
Amgen Inc.
$693
Novo Nordisk Inc
$579
AbbVie Inc.
$516
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$429
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$394
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$327
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$291
ABBVIE INC.
$291
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$288
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$233
Abbott Laboratories
$205
Dexcom, Inc.
$199
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$193
Lilly USA, LLC
$141
Eisai Inc.
$137
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$136
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$131
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$117
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$111
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$107
Indivior Inc.
$104
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$91
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$72
Medtronic, Inc.
$69
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$66
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$65
GENZYME CORPORATION
$60
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$54
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$53
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$50
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$48
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$37
Biogen, Inc.
$32
Shire North American Group Inc
$30
Boston Scientific Corporation
$30
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$29
AbbVie, Inc.
$29
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$27
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$26
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$21
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Ethicon US, LLC
$15
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$14
Seqirus USA Inc
$13
Almatica Pharma LLC
$12
Allergan, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 26.7% of all-time 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for family medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
193
Per 100K population
187.2
County median income
$64,262
Nearest hospital
HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER
6.6 mi
6.6 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. Boyett is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% 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. Boyett experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Boyett performed 967 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. Boyett receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Boyett received a total of $7,381 from 51 companies across 457 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. Boyett's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Dalton?
Dr. Boyett's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Boyett) 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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