Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Benigno Bobon, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Duluth, 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. Bobon 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. Bobon
Dr. Benigno Bobon is an internal medicine specialist in Duluth, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bobon performed 4,501 Medicare services across 2,651 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bobon received a total of $22,732 from 72 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1013 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Bobon 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 7% volume in GA
$22,732 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,501
Medicare services
Top 7% in GA for internal medicine
2,651
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~225 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. |
667 | $89 | $280 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
552 | $13 | $45 |
| 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. |
514 | $64 | $224 |
| 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. |
512 | $49 | $110 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
389 | $10 | $40 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
343 | $39 | $78 |
| 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. |
278 | $10 | $82 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
268 | $129 | $225 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
152 | $40 | $95 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
128 | $31 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
126 | $76 | $125 |
| Stool test for hidden blood (FIT) A laboratory test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood using an immunoassay method. |
97 | $16 | $55 |
| Annual depression screening | 76 | $18 | $45 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
69 | $50 | $125 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
50 | $15 | $40 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
44 | $1 | $27 |
| Additional vaccine administration This code covers the administration of each additional vaccine given during the same encounter. It is billed alongside the primary vaccine administration code. |
37 | $12 | $50 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
31 | $16 | $50 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
30 | $101 | $835 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
29 | $3 | $25 |
| 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. |
25 | $42 | $80 |
| 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. |
21 | $11 | $70 |
| 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. |
19 | $124 | $550 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
18 | $1 | $10 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
15 | $38 | $105 |
| 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. |
11 | $166 | $225 |
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.
0.7% high complexity
2.3% medium
97.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$22,732
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,247/year across 7 years
Top 3% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
72
Companies
1,013
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
$22,337 (98.3%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$265 (1.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$130 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,582
2023
$2,480
2022
$4,529
2021
$3,757
2020
$2,257
2019
$3,419
2018
$3,708
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$482
Amgen Inc.
$306
Novo Nordisk Inc
$215
ABBVIE INC.
$199
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$199
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$198
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$181
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$145
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$138
Lundbeck LLC
$104
Lilly USA, LLC
$79
Exact Sciences Corporation
$51
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$42
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$33
Echosens North America, Inc.
$24
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$23
Vital Connect, Inc
$22
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$21
PFIZER INC.
$21
Dexcom, Inc.
$20
Philips North America LLC
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 38.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$2,877
Amgen Inc.
$2,797
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,344
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,178
Lilly USA, LLC
$882
AbbVie Inc.
$783
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$729
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$673
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$665
PFIZER INC.
$626
Eisai Inc.
$571
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$548
ABBVIE INC.
$517
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$501
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$475
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$471
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$428
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$357
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$322
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$287
Baxter Healthcare
$265
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$251
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$248
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$244
AbbVie, Inc.
$238
Lundbeck LLC
$226
Allergan, Inc.
$199
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$195
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$167
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$167
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$163
Allergan Inc.
$161
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$144
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$143
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$142
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$138
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$134
DEXCOM, INC.
$110
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$106
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$102
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$96
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$93
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$81
Exact Sciences Corporation
$66
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$65
Abbott Laboratories
$61
Dexcom, Inc.
$52
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$48
Optinose US, Inc.
$48
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$46
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$43
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$41
Corcept Therapeutics
$40
Shire North American Group Inc
$35
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$33
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Echosens North America, Inc.
$24
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$24
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$23
Vital Connect, Inc
$22
Grifols USA, LLC
$19
Philips North America LLC
$18
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$17
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$17
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
LINUS HEALTH, INC.
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$15
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$12
EISAI INC.
$12
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 35.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(CK7) Extended Holter · ABILIFY MAINTENA · AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · Aimovig · Amitiza · Auvelity · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREO · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · Belviq · CHANTIX · COLOGUARD · CONTRAVE · CORE COGNITIVE EVALUATION · Cologuard Collection Kit · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · DUZALLO · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EDARBYCLOR · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · EVENITY · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · Evoke · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FibroScan · GARDASIL · GARDASIL 9 · GEMTESA · HUMIRA · Horizant · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LONHALA MAGNAIR · LYRICA · Licart · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MOVANTIK · MYRBETRIQ · Movantik · Myrbetriq · NASCOBAL · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NIOX VERO · NOCDURNA · NUCALA · NURTEC ODT · Natesto · NovoLog · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PRALUENT · PREMARIN · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Prolastin-C Liquid · Prolia · QELBREE · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SEGLENTIS · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SUNOSI · SYMBICORT · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Seglentis · Stendra · Sunosi · Synthroid · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · Tirosint · Tresiba · Trintellix · UBRELVY · UTIBRON · VECTRIS · VIAGRA · VIBERZI · VIIBRYD · VITALPATCH RTM · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · VYEPTI · VYVANSE · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · XYOSTED · Xhance · Xofluza · Xtampza ER · Xultophy 100/3.6 · ZENPEP
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 3% for internal medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,097
Per 100K population
216.9
County median income
$84,823
Nearest hospital
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL DULUTH
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. Bobon is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Bobon experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bobon performed 667 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. Bobon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bobon received a total of $22,732 from 72 companies across 1,013 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. Bobon's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Duluth?
Dr. Bobon's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Bobon) 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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