Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lydia Tanner, M.D.
Family Medicine · Douglas, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tanner
Dr. Lydia Tanner is a family medicine specialist in Douglas, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tanner performed 1,921 Medicare services across 1,315 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tanner received a total of $10,782 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 705 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. Tanner 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 19% volume in GA
$10,782 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,921
Medicare services
Top 19% in GA for family medicine
1,315
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~101 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 (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. |
640 | $49 | $100 |
| 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. |
327 | $74 | $150 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
175 | $9 | $45 |
| 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. |
113 | $2 | $20 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
106 | $29 | $30 |
| 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. |
80 | $21 | $45 |
| 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. |
69 | $8 | $65 |
| 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. |
62 | $76 | $210 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
57 | $120 | $280 |
| 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. |
47 | $39 | $130 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
45 | $0 | $5 |
| 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. |
33 | $9 | $65 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
31 | $30 | $100 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
29 | $33 | $35 |
| 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. |
29 | $205 | $575 |
| Virtual check-in for established patient A brief communication service provided by a qualified healthcare professional to an established patient via technology, such as a virtual check-in. |
21 | $9 | $38 |
| 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. |
17 | $65 | $150 |
| 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. |
17 | $145 | $410 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
12 | $36 | $60 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
11 | $29 | $30 |
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 ↗$10,782
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,540/year across 7 years
Top 5% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
705
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
$10,472 (97.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$310 (2.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,396
2023
$1,429
2022
$1,312
2021
$1,530
2020
$1,601
2019
$1,711
2018
$1,803
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$226
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$225
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$159
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$145
Lilly USA, LLC
$94
PFIZER INC.
$76
Amgen Inc.
$74
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
ABBVIE INC.
$56
Corcept Therapeutics
$48
Philips North America LLC
$48
Abbott Laboratories
$37
Dexcom, Inc.
$33
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$17
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$15
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 43.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,027
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,922
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$970
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$600
Amgen Inc.
$558
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$447
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$406
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$400
PFIZER INC.
$379
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$367
Lilly USA, LLC
$329
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$296
ABBVIE INC.
$173
AbbVie Inc.
$162
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$152
Allergan Inc.
$142
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$125
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$115
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$105
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$99
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$83
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$78
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$75
Abbott Laboratories
$74
Allergan, Inc.
$72
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$68
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$53
Corcept Therapeutics
$48
Philips North America LLC
$48
Eisai Inc.
$44
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$34
Dexcom, Inc.
$33
Medtronic, Inc.
$30
DEXCOM, INC.
$26
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$25
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Quidel Corporation
$23
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$21
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$20
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Valeritas, Inc.
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
EISAI INC.
$15
Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 45.6% 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 5% for family medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
48.7
County median income
$50,175
Nearest hospital
COFFEE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC
21.0 mi
21.0 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. Tanner is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% 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. Tanner experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tanner performed 640 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Tanner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tanner received a total of $10,782 from 47 companies across 705 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. Tanner's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Douglas?
Dr. Tanner's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Tanner) 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.
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