Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ramzi Ghosn, M.D.
Family Medicine · 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. Ghosn 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. Ghosn
Dr. Ramzi Ghosn is a family medicine specialist in Dawsonville, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ghosn performed 9,107 Medicare services across 3,271 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ghosn received a total of $19,468 from 76 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 914 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. Ghosn 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in GA
$19,468 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,107
Medicare services
Top 2% in GA for family medicine
3,271
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~479 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
3,096 | $90 | $355 |
| 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. |
1,112 | $43 | $115 |
| 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. |
960 | $81 | $301 |
| 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. |
491 | $70 | $115 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
326 | $118 | $313 |
| 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. |
302 | $9 | $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. |
297 | $58 | $230 |
| Home visit, established patient, low complexity A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes. |
292 | $48 | $237 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
256 | $17 | $172 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
250 | $0 | $11 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 196 | $17 | $51 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
196 | $1 | $22 |
| Annual depression screening | 177 | $17 | $51 |
| 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. |
154 | $33 | $92 |
| 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. |
147 | $24 | $72 |
| 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. |
145 | $2 | $29 |
| Home visit, new patient, moderate complexity A home visit for a new patient involving moderate medical decision making, lasting at least 60 minutes. |
114 | $93 | $505 |
| 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. |
91 | $198 | $342 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
82 | $35 | $115 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
74 | $24 | $72 |
| 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. |
65 | $0 | $58 |
| 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. |
60 | $13 | $39 |
| Lung cancer screening counseling visit A visit to discuss the need for lung cancer screening using a low-dose CT scan. This service is used to determine eligibility and facilitate shared decision making. |
32 | $27 | $115 |
| 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. |
28 | $150 | $448 |
| 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. |
24 | $10 | $55 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
20 | $71 | $267 |
| Home visit, established patient, straightforward decision making A home visit for an established patient involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 15 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service. |
20 | $33 | $158 |
| 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. |
16 | $111 | $405 |
| 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. |
16 | $149 | $345 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
15 | $22 | $115 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
15 | $29 | $69 |
| 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. |
14 | $155 | $451 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
12 | $11 | $92 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
12 | $4 | $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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,468
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,781/year across 7 years
Top 1% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
76
Companies
914
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
$18,840 (96.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$628 (3.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,531
2023
$1,583
2022
$2,660
2021
$4,416
2020
$2,663
2019
$3,036
2018
$3,578
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$250
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$175
Novo Nordisk Inc
$158
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$122
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$97
Dexcom, Inc.
$89
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$63
PFIZER INC.
$61
Indivior Inc.
$59
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$56
UCB, Inc.
$55
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$53
Lundbeck LLC
$49
Amgen Inc.
$45
Corcept Therapeutics
$44
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$30
Braeburn Inc.
$25
Grifols USA, LLC
$22
Abbott Laboratories
$20
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 38.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,891
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,259
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,242
Amgen Inc.
$1,183
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$1,082
ABBVIE INC.
$861
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$808
AbbVie Inc.
$695
PFIZER INC.
$616
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$516
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$511
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$496
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$490
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$451
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$449
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$416
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$410
Allergan Inc.
$395
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$332
Grifols USA, LLC
$318
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$276
Lilly USA, LLC
$262
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$250
Biogen, Inc.
$237
Lundbeck LLC
$233
Allergan, Inc.
$226
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$216
Eisai Inc.
$209
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$192
Neurelis, Inc.
$162
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$150
Acclarent, Inc
$141
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$136
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$133
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$122
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$118
EISAI INC.
$117
Dexcom, Inc.
$109
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$103
UCB, Inc.
$97
Corcept Therapeutics
$97
Abbott Laboratories
$87
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$87
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$80
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$76
Alkermes, Inc.
$70
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$67
Mannkind Corporation
$59
Indivior Inc.
$59
Shire North American Group Inc
$59
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$58
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$56
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$56
Genentech USA, Inc.
$51
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$49
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$47
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$46
Corium, LLC
$43
AbbVie, Inc.
$39
Tris Pharma Inc
$36
Shionogi Inc
$34
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$27
Braeburn Inc.
$25
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$21
Seqirus USA Inc
$21
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$17
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$16
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Horizon Pharma plc
$14
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Lupin Inc.
$12
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
VIVUS, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 22.6% 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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for family medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
239
Per 100K population
832.6
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. Ghosn is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 1% of GA peers, with 19 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. Ghosn experienced with home visit, established patient, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ghosn performed 3,096 home visit, established patient, moderate complexity 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. Ghosn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ghosn received a total of $19,468 from 76 companies across 914 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. Ghosn's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Dawsonville?
Dr. Ghosn's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Ghosn) 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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