Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Travis Nelson, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Dawsonville, 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. Nelson 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. Nelson
Dr. John Travis Nelson is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Dawsonville, GA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nelson performed 1,458 Medicare services across 1,087 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nelson received a total of $4,996 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 293 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Nelson 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.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in GA
$4,996 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,458
Medicare services
Top 14% in GA for student in an organized health care education/training program
1,087
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~146 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. |
473 | $80 | $217 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
270 | $8 | $19 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
148 | $123 | $260 |
| Annual depression screening | 146 | $17 | $42 |
| 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. |
77 | $60 | $145 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 42 | $5 | $12 |
| 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. |
39 | $2 | $8 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
29 | $29 | $44 |
| 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. |
27 | $72 | $95 |
| 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. |
24 | $281 | $400 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
24 | $29 | $44 |
| 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. |
22 | $91 | $336 |
| 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. |
21 | $6 | $18 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
21 | $5 | $16 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
18 | $54 | $312 |
| 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. |
14 | $9 | $74 |
| 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. |
14 | $116 | $293 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
13 | $210 | $659 |
| 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. |
13 | $157 | $340 |
| Online digital evaluation for established patient, 5-10 minutes This service involves an online digital evaluation and management visit for an established patient. It covers a total time of 5 to 10 minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
12 | $10 | $69 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
11 | $4 | $44 |
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 ↗$4,996
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $833/year across 6 years
Top 7% in GA for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
293
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
$4,996 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,211
2023
$1,243
2022
$987
2021
$1,109
2020
$419
2019
$27
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$203
Lilly USA, LLC
$166
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$143
Novo Nordisk Inc
$135
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$84
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$73
Amgen Inc.
$71
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$68
ABBVIE INC.
$64
PFIZER INC.
$39
Corcept Therapeutics
$28
Corium, LLC
$25
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$23
Dexcom, Inc.
$21
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Eisai Inc.
$17
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 42.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$815
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$657
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$477
Lilly USA, LLC
$406
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$359
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$306
ABBVIE INC.
$247
Amgen Inc.
$222
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$196
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$178
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$146
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$129
PFIZER INC.
$105
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$104
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$87
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$78
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$76
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$57
Eisai Inc.
$46
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$42
Exact Sciences Corporation
$31
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$28
Corcept Therapeutics
$28
Corium, LLC
$25
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$23
Dexcom, Inc.
$21
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$14
Bioventus LLC
$14
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 39.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABILIFY MAINTENA · AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · ANORO ELLIPTA · Aimovig · Azstarys · BELSOMRA · BOOSTRIX · BREZTRI · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Durolane · ELIQUIS · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · INJECTAFER · INSPIRE · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JATENZO · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · LIVALO · Leqembi · Livalo · MOUNJARO · NEXLETOL · OFEV · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SEGLENTIS · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STEGLATRO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TZIELD · UBRELVY · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Vascepa · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZEPBOUND
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 7% for student in an organized health care education/training program in GA.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
393
Per 100K population
1369.1
County median income
$88,986
Nearest hospital
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER LUMPKIN
12.2 mi
12.2 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. Nelson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of GA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Nelson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nelson performed 473 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. Nelson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nelson received a total of $4,996 from 33 companies across 293 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. Nelson's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Dawsonville?
Dr. Nelson's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Nelson) 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.
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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