Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Tate, M.D.
Family Medicine · Dublin, 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. Tate
Dr. David Tate is a family medicine specialist in Dublin, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tate performed 5,760 Medicare services across 4,104 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tate received a total of $11,158 from 70 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 675 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. Tate 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 5% volume in GA
$11,158 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,760
Medicare services
Top 5% in GA for family medicine
4,104
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~288 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. |
960 | $75 | $213 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
577 | $8 | $20 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
414 | $10 | $47 |
| 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. |
401 | $31 | $45 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
391 | $13 | $65 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
293 | $16 | $45 |
| 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. |
286 | $7 | $37 |
| 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. |
209 | $57 | $158 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
201 | $120 | $175 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
179 | $9 | $29 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
173 | $20 | $22 |
| 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. |
157 | $72 | $80 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
101 | $3 | $27 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
98 | $16 | $35 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
94 | $19 | $40 |
| 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. |
83 | $8 | $44 |
| 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. |
82 | $33 | $153 |
| 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. |
74 | $21 | $108 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 20 mg A 20 mg injection of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
70 | $3 | $5 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
67 | $8 | $36 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
62 | $35 | $89 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
60 | $5 | $29 |
| 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. |
55 | $6 | $29 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
50 | $17 | $47 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 50 | $3 | $10 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
49 | $9 | $25 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
44 | $24 | $25 |
| 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. |
40 | $9 | $80 |
| 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. |
38 | $4 | $18 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
38 | $16 | $43 |
| 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. |
37 | $21 | $103 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV15) An intramuscular injection of the 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. This vaccine protects against 15 types of pneumococcal bacteria. |
30 | $220 | $225 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
28 | $15 | $61 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
28 | $71 | $850 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
28 | $82 | $150 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
21 | $143 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
21 | $55 | $304 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
17 | $22 | $79 |
| 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. |
16 | $22 | $30 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
16 | $98 | $100 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
15 | $20 | $131 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
15 | $127 | $750 |
| 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. |
15 | $147 | $200 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
14 | $260 | $1,800 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
14 | $19 | $90 |
| 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. |
13 | $22 | $113 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
13 | $71 | $145 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
12 | $4 | $28 |
| 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. |
11 | $141 | $175 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
4.9% medium
94.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,158
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,594/year across 7 years
Top 4% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
70
Companies
675
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
$10,982 (98.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$176 (1.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,826
2023
$1,454
2022
$1,431
2021
$1,470
2020
$841
2019
$1,859
2018
$2,277
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$305
Novo Nordisk Inc
$176
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$168
ABBVIE INC.
$154
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$141
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$121
PFIZER INC.
$105
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$96
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$73
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
Amgen Inc.
$56
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$51
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$36
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$31
Radius Health, Inc.
$24
Insulet Corporation
$23
Lundbeck LLC
$23
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$21
Seqirus USA Inc
$17
Abbott Laboratories
$16
Mannkind Corporation
$16
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Dexcom, Inc.
$14
Exact Sciences Corporation
$13
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 35.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,694
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$888
Novo Nordisk Inc
$838
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$688
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$595
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$538
Amgen Inc.
$527
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$497
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$450
AbbVie Inc.
$308
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$303
PFIZER INC.
$279
ABBVIE INC.
$224
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$199
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$184
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$171
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$168
Allergan Inc.
$163
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$148
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$127
Genentech USA, Inc.
$120
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$116
Lilly USA, LLC
$114
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$90
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$87
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$86
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$80
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$74
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$67
Eisai Inc.
$66
MannKind Corporation
$64
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$63
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$60
Seqirus USA Inc
$50
Mannkind Corporation
$48
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$45
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Avanos Medical
$41
Biogen, Inc.
$41
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$41
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$35
Radius Health, Inc.
$35
Allergan, Inc.
$35
Abbott Laboratories
$32
Medtronic, Inc.
$31
Horizon Pharma plc
$31
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$30
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$28
DEXCOM, INC.
$24
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$24
Insulet Corporation
$23
Lundbeck LLC
$23
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$23
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$21
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$19
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$18
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$16
Dexcom, Inc.
$14
Exact Sciences Corporation
$13
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$13
Lupin Inc.
$12
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$12
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$11
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$11
Nevro Corp.
$11
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 30.7% 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for family medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
34
Per 100K population
68.5
County median income
$49,705
Nearest hospital
FAIRVIEW PARK 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. Tate is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Tate experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tate performed 960 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. Tate receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tate received a total of $11,158 from 70 companies across 675 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. Tate's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Dublin?
Dr. Tate's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Tate) 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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