Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Kemper, M.D.
Urology Physician · Decatur, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Research-focused
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. Kemper 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. Kemper
Dr. Michael Kemper is an urology physician in Decatur, GA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kemper performed 1,382 Medicare services across 1,008 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kemper received a total of $73,571 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 399 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kemper 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ 1,382 Medicare services
$73,571 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,382
Medicare services
Bottom 41% in GA for urology physician
1,008
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~115 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. |
425 | $91 | $233 |
| 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. |
230 | $2 | $22 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 118 | $18 | $109 |
| 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. |
114 | $117 | $350 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
68 | $58 | $696 |
| 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. |
68 | $64 | $165 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
63 | $18 | $109 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
48 | $185 | $377 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
46 | $27 | $58 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
35 | $5 | $178 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
33 | $8 | $78 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
24 | $15 | $189 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
24 | $36 | $235 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
23 | $47 | $185 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $102 | $195 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
19 | $39 | $65 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
13 | $61 | $244 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
11 | $25 | $82 |
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 ↗$73,571
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $10,510/year across 7 years
Top 3% in GA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
399
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.
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$51,786 (70.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$21,785 (29.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,466
2023
$3,138
2022
$3,671
2021
$4,435
2020
$1,794
2019
$53,939
2018
$3,128
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,658
Axonics, Inc.
$523
COLOPLAST CORP
$181
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$156
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$136
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$128
Tempus AI, Inc
$117
Endo USA, Inc.
$114
Medtronic, Inc.
$102
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$63
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$62
Teleflex LLC
$51
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$36
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$28
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$27
PFIZER INC.
$22
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 68.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$57,671
Coloplast Corp
$4,403
Teleflex LLC
$3,052
Axonics, Inc.
$1,601
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,138
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,107
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$793
COLOPLAST CORP
$673
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$440
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$214
Medtronic, Inc.
$194
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$171
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$156
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$156
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$154
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$128
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$123
Tempus AI, Inc
$117
Endo USA, Inc.
$114
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$108
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$106
Olympus America Inc.
$92
PFIZER INC.
$81
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$80
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$75
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$73
Rochester Medical Corporation
$62
NeoTract Inc.
$58
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$57
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$51
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$49
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$45
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$40
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$27
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$21
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$19
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Retrophin, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 88.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · AFINITOR · AMS · AMS 700 · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · AMS 700 CXR RTE Kit · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Bulkamid · Coloplast TFL Drive · EDEX · ELIGARD · ENDOBEAM · ERLEADA · Erleada · FOUNDATIONONE CDX · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GREENLIGHT · General - Erectile Dysfunction · General - Male SUI · General - Therapies · GreenLight XPS · Hedgehog · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NANOKNIFE · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Olympus Cysto-Resection · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · REZUM · Rezum Generator · SPACEOAR VUE · ShockPulse - SE · Solyx SIS System · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · TITAN · TLANDO · Thiola · Titan · UROLIFT · UroCuff · UroLift · UroLift System · VESICARE · VIRTUE · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · eCoin Device Kit · iTIND System
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 →
The majority of payments (70%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for urology physician in GA.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
175
Per 100K population
23.0
County median income
$77,683
Nearest hospital
EMORY DECATUR HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Kemper is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with research-focused industry engagement in the top 3% of GA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kemper experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kemper performed 425 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. Kemper receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kemper received a total of $73,571 from 41 companies across 399 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. Kemper's costs compare to other urology physicians in Decatur?
Dr. Kemper's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Kemper) 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.
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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