Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alison Bailey, MD
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Gainesville, GA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac
— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
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. Bailey 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. Bailey
Dr. Alison Bailey is an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology physician in Gainesville, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bailey performed 1,832 Medicare services across 1,550 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bailey received a total of $16,896 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 376 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology physician. 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. Bailey 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 31% volume in GA
$16,896 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,832
Medicare services
Top 31% in GA for advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology physician
1,550
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~96 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
587 | $49 | $199 |
| 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. |
283 | $84 | $197 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
180 | $58 | $135 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
145 | $6 | $26 |
| 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. |
129 | $9 | $57 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 94 | $8 | $38 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
85 | $122 | $374 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
61 | $5 | $23 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
60 | $17 | $80 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
43 | $2 | $11 |
| 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. |
34 | $108 | $303 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
32 | $85 | $254 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
22 | $36 | $75 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
21 | $110 | $265 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
17 | $95 | $200 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $89 | $193 |
| 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. |
13 | $50 | $133 |
| Exercise stress test A test that monitors the heart and lungs while the patient exercises to evaluate their function under physical stress. |
11 | $51 | $201 |
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.
35.4% high complexity
11.4% medium
53.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,896
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,414/year across 7 years
Top 19% in GA for advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
376
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
$9,989 (59.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,830 (22.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,077 (18.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,124
2023
$1,803
2022
$775
2021
$1,912
2020
$3,461
2019
$2,935
2018
$886
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,733
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$235
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$214
PFIZER INC.
$181
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$147
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$98
Amgen Inc.
$90
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$85
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$74
Novo Nordisk Inc
$68
Boston Scientific Corporation
$39
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$33
Vital Connect, Inc
$33
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Abbott Laboratories
$19
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$13
Top 3 companies account for 81.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,863
GE HEALTHCARE
$3,077
CSL Behring
$2,303
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,579
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$768
PFIZER INC.
$638
Abbott Laboratories
$532
Amgen Inc.
$418
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$399
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$371
Boston Scientific Corporation
$319
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$276
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$223
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$206
Novo Nordisk Inc
$193
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$168
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$154
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$151
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$147
ABIOMED
$146
Baxter Healthcare
$141
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$95
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$81
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$62
Inari Medical, Inc.
$60
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$41
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$35
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$34
Relypsa, Inc.
$33
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$33
Vital Connect, Inc
$33
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$25
Lundbeck LLC
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$21
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$20
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$19
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$19
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$17
United Therapeutics Corporation
$16
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$14
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$13
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 54.7% 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 (59%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology physicians within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
2.9
County median income
$77,430
Nearest hospital
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC
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. Bailey is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% of GA peers, with 19 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. Bailey experienced with echocardiogram, transthoracic?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bailey performed 587 echocardiogram, transthoracic 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. Bailey receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bailey received a total of $16,896 from 47 companies across 376 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. Bailey's costs compare to other advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology physicians in Gainesville?
Dr. Bailey's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Bailey) 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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