Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Adcox, MD
Family Medicine · Fayetteville, 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. Adcox 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. Adcox
Dr. William Adcox is a family medicine specialist in Fayetteville, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Adcox performed 1,146 Medicare services across 633 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Adcox received a total of $10,786 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 523 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. Adcox 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 30% volume in GA
$10,786 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,146
Medicare services
Top 30% in GA for family medicine
633
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~57 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. |
451 | $81 | $270 |
| 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. |
251 | $65 | $183 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
118 | $130 | $342 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
62 | $0 | $1 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
52 | $38 | $158 |
| 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. |
45 | $2 | $9 |
| 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. |
44 | $39 | $192 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
30 | $43 | $110 |
| 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. |
26 | $11 | $76 |
| 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 | $43 | $110 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
20 | $45 | $220 |
| 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. |
14 | $167 | $496 |
| 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. |
11 | $7 | $58 |
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 ↗$10,786
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,541/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.
53
Companies
523
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
$8,872 (82.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,377 (12.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$536 (5.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$686
2023
$820
2022
$1,702
2021
$3,326
2020
$1,717
2019
$1,311
2018
$1,224
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$138
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$77
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$54
PFIZER INC.
$53
ABBVIE INC.
$48
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$46
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$41
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$36
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$32
Lilly USA, LLC
$31
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$22
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Lundbeck LLC
$17
Amgen Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 39.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,410
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,321
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$807
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$620
Lilly USA, LLC
$579
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$554
AbbVie Inc.
$479
ABBVIE INC.
$453
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$452
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$405
Amgen Inc.
$365
PFIZER INC.
$357
Allergan Inc.
$259
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$236
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$235
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$157
Allergan, Inc.
$142
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$138
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$132
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$128
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$125
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$124
Lundbeck LLC
$120
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$107
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$106
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$104
Shire North American Group Inc
$92
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$81
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$74
Eisai Inc.
$71
Exact Sciences Corporation
$51
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$50
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$37
Bausch Health US, LLC
$35
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$34
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$32
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$29
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$27
Corium, LLC
$24
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$19
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
Tris Pharma Inc
$18
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$17
LINUS HEALTH, INC.
$17
EISAI INC.
$16
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$15
AbbVie, Inc.
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
Aytu BioPharma, Inc.
$14
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 32.8% 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 (82%) 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
405
Per 100K population
335.6
County median income
$108,986
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT FAYETTE HOSPITAL
7.0 mi
7.0 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. Adcox is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% 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. Adcox experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Adcox performed 451 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. Adcox receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Adcox received a total of $10,786 from 53 companies across 523 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. Adcox's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Fayetteville?
Dr. Adcox's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Adcox) 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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About this page
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.
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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