Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Barfield, MD
Otolaryngology · Evans, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Barfield
Dr. William Barfield is an otolaryngology specialist in Evans, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Barfield performed 6,487 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Barfield received a total of $1,667 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 81 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Barfield 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 2% volume in GA
$1,667 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,487
Medicare services
Top 2% in GA for otolaryngology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$18
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
1,772 | $2 | $19 |
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
1,166 | $10 | $39 |
| Skin allergy test A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions. |
1,019 | $6 | $24 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
757 | $7 | $40 |
| 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. |
390 | $60 | $183 |
| 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. |
288 | $82 | $275 |
| Allergen injection administration Professional service for the administration of a single allergen injection. |
171 | $6 | $36 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
150 | $30 | $125 |
| Middle ear function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning. |
116 | $11 | $50 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
111 | $1 | $8 |
| 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. |
109 | $105 | $410 |
| 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. |
82 | $67 | $285 |
| CT scan of face, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
56 | $91 | $827 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
47 | $118 | $512 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
44 | $85 | $325 |
| Microscopic ear examination A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum. |
43 | $19 | $158 |
| 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. |
27 | $9 | $67 |
| Impacted earwax removal by physician Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing. |
27 | $35 | $125 |
| 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. |
22 | $34 | $115 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
17 | $29 | $240 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
17 | $78 | $657 |
| Test to assess electrical potentials generated in the inner ear as a result of sound stimulation | 15 | $79 | $310 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech. |
14 | $22 | $120 |
| Head repositioning exercises for dizziness A series of exercises performed to reposition the head, used to treat dizziness. The procedure is administered on a daily basis. |
14 | $33 | $50 |
| Auditory brainstem response test A test that measures how the brain responds to sound to help diagnose nervous system disorders. The results are interpreted and reported by a medical professional. |
13 | $59 | $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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,667
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $238/year across 7 years
Top 41% in GA for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
81
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$287
2023
$286
2022
$291
2021
$199
2020
$174
2019
$139
2018
$291
Payments by company (2024)
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$106
Genentech USA, Inc.
$46
Novo Nordisk Inc
$45
Optinose US, Inc.
$37
GENZYME CORPORATION
$36
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 68.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$292
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$226
OptiNose US, Inc.
$156
Acclarent, Inc
$144
Novo Nordisk Inc
$131
Optinose US, Inc.
$130
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$106
Cochlear Americas
$97
GENZYME CORPORATION
$75
Genentech USA, Inc.
$46
Kaleo, Inc.
$37
ABBVIE INC.
$35
kaleo, Inc.
$29
Stryker Corporation
$28
Allergan Inc.
$25
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.
$23
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Ethicon US, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 40.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA · ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device · AUVI-Q · Acclarent ENT Navigation System · Auvi-Q · CIPRODEX · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL SHAVER SYSTEM · LO LOESTRIN FE · NUCALA · NUVENT · Nucleus · Otovel · PROPEL · QULIPTA · RELIEVA SCOUT Multi-Sinus Dilation System · SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats · Saxenda · TruDi NAV Cable · UBRELVY · Wegovy · Xhance · Xolair
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Otolaryngologists in nearby ZIP areas
50
County median income
$96,122
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
DOCTORS HOSPITAL
7.9 mi
7.9 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Barfield is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in GA), 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. Barfield experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Barfield performed 1,772 allergy skin test services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Barfield receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Barfield received a total of $1,667 from 22 companies across 81 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Barfield's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Evans?
Dr. Barfield's average Medicare payment per service is $18. 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. Barfield) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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