Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Garner, 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. Garner
Dr. Steven Garner is a family medicine specialist in Dublin, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Garner performed 4,960 Medicare services across 3,411 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Garner received a total of $6,262 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 377 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. Garner 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 6% volume in GA
$6,262 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,960
Medicare services
Top 6% in GA for family medicine
3,411
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~248 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. |
772 | $79 | $216 |
| 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. |
476 | $8 | $37 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
390 | $8 | $20 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
339 | $10 | $46 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
306 | $16 | $46 |
| 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. |
305 | $28 | $45 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
299 | $13 | $65 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
210 | $119 | $175 |
| 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. |
202 | $58 | $160 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
180 | $9 | $29 |
| 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. |
176 | $9 | $45 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
127 | $21 | $24 |
| 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. |
123 | $71 | $80 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
110 | $16 | $33 |
| Blood glucose test using reagent strip A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a chemical reagent strip. |
83 | $5 | $24 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
74 | $3 | $27 |
| 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 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
56 | $34 | $88 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
53 | $5 | $28 |
| 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. |
49 | $6 | $29 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
48 | $16 | $40 |
| 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. |
46 | $22 | $109 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
46 | $1 | $8 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
45 | $18 | $40 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
41 | $9 | $26 |
| 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. |
41 | $17 | $47 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
34 | $24 | $25 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 34 | $4 | $10 |
| 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. |
33 | $34 | $152 |
| 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. |
26 | $9 | $80 |
| 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. |
25 | $20 | $131 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV15) An intramuscular injection of the 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. This vaccine protects against 15 types of pneumococcal bacteria. |
21 | $210 | $225 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 18 | $17 | $31 |
| 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. |
17 | $4 | $18 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
15 | $82 | $850 |
| 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. |
15 | $151 | $240 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
14 | $8 | $36 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
14 | $98 | $100 |
| 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. |
14 | $39 | $125 |
| 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. |
13 | $122 | $750 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
6.8% medium
92.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,262
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $895/year across 7 years
Top 11% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
58
Companies
377
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
$6,111 (97.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$151 (2.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,131
2023
$979
2022
$1,113
2021
$985
2020
$527
2019
$868
2018
$659
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$224
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$127
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$88
PFIZER INC.
$73
ABBVIE INC.
$69
Novo Nordisk Inc
$63
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$52
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$43
Cepheid
$42
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$37
Amgen Inc.
$29
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$29
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
Top 3 companies account for 38.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$879
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$592
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$492
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$338
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$328
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$300
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$256
PFIZER INC.
$229
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$199
ABBVIE INC.
$191
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$182
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$143
Amgen Inc.
$141
Novo Nordisk Inc
$130
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$110
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$101
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$99
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$97
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$93
Lilly USA, LLC
$82
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$73
Eisai Inc.
$66
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$63
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$61
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
Allergan Inc.
$56
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$55
AbbVie Inc.
$52
Seqirus USA Inc
$48
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$47
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$45
Cepheid
$42
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$42
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$41
Avanos Medical
$41
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$37
Mannkind Corporation
$32
Abbott Laboratories
$32
Biogen, Inc.
$30
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$28
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$24
Lundbeck LLC
$23
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$21
Horizon Pharma plc
$19
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$19
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$16
Allergan, Inc.
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$14
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
MannKind Corporation
$13
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$11
Radius Health, Inc.
$11
Nevro Corp.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 31.3% 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.
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. Garner is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% 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. Garner experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Garner performed 772 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. Garner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Garner received a total of $6,262 from 58 companies across 377 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. Garner's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Dublin?
Dr. Garner's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Garner) 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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