Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Laurie Cochran, M.D.
Family Medicine · Forsyth, 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. Cochran
Dr. Laurie Cochran is a family medicine specialist in Forsyth, GA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cochran performed 5,385 Medicare services across 1,919 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cochran received a total of $8,274 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 497 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. Cochran 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in GA
$8,274 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,385
Medicare services
Top 6% in GA for family medicine
1,919
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~299 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,400 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
879 | $75 | $312 |
| 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. |
424 | $8 | $80 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
408 | $0 | $25 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
297 | $8 | $37 |
| 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. |
195 | $154 | $408 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
176 | $120 | $319 |
| 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. |
106 | $51 | $221 |
| 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. |
93 | $2 | $27 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
77 | $29 | $101 |
| 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. |
68 | $71 | $130 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
66 | $8 | $24 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
38 | $29 | $54 |
| 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. |
29 | $91 | $408 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
26 | $282 | $927 |
| 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 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 23 | $2 | $9 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
19 | $34 | $154 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
12 | $120 | $468 |
| 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. |
12 | $155 | $408 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
11 | $75 | $290 |
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 ↗$8,274
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,182/year across 7 years
Top 7% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
497
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
$8,087 (97.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$187 (2.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,630
2023
$1,396
2022
$1,052
2021
$1,243
2020
$1,186
2019
$981
2018
$786
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$264
Lilly USA, LLC
$186
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$174
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$169
Amgen Inc.
$107
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$71
ABBVIE INC.
$71
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$71
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$61
Exact Sciences Corporation
$59
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$50
Corcept Therapeutics
$45
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Lundbeck LLC
$43
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$40
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$39
Tris Pharma Inc
$25
Ardelyx, Inc.
$24
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 38.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$985
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$944
Novo Nordisk Inc
$842
Lilly USA, LLC
$628
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$459
PFIZER INC.
$447
Amgen Inc.
$329
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$283
Tris Pharma Inc
$276
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$241
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$236
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$233
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$205
AbbVie Inc.
$190
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$178
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$152
Shire North American Group Inc
$133
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$123
Exact Sciences Corporation
$118
ABBVIE INC.
$111
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$102
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$102
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$71
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$67
Corcept Therapeutics
$65
Lundbeck LLC
$59
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$57
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$50
Dexcom, Inc.
$45
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$39
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$38
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$35
ITI, Inc.
$35
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$30
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Allergan, Inc.
$28
Allergan Inc.
$24
Ardelyx, Inc.
$24
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Grifols USA, LLC
$19
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$14
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$13
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
DEXCOM, INC.
$13
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$12
Genentech USA, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 33.5% 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 7% for family medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
163
Per 100K population
563.6
County median income
$82,863
Nearest hospital
MONROE COUNTY 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. Cochran is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of GA peers, with 18 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. Cochran experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cochran performed 2,400 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Cochran receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cochran received a total of $8,274 from 50 companies across 497 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. Cochran's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Forsyth?
Dr. Cochran's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Cochran) 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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