Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Heather Morgan, AGACNP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Gainesville, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1240 JESSE JEWELL PKWY SE STE 200, Gainesville, GA 30501
7705328438
In practice since 2019 (7 years)
NPI: 1891259982 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Morgan 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. Morgan

Dr. Heather Morgan is an acute care nurse practitioner in Gainesville, GA, with 7 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Morgan performed 6,779 Medicare services across 1,530 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Morgan received a total of $2,528 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 119 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in acute care nurse practitioner. 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. Morgan 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.

✓ 7 years in practice ▲ Top 0% volume in GA $2,528 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,779
Medicare services
Top 0% in GA for acute care nurse practitioner
1,530
Unique beneficiaries
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~968 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
BCG treatment for bladder cancer 4,729 $2 $4
Urinalysis with microscopic exam
A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
557 $3 $14
Creatinine test (kidney function)
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury.
557 $5 $22
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.
347 $54 $184
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
258 $7 $50
Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug
A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue.
129 $56 $321
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.
70 $75 $276
Bladder irrigation and/or instillation
This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder.
39 $44 $239
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.
31 $70 $350
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.
24 $33 $109
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.
21 $36 $108
Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube
A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder.
17 $39 $208
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 ↗
$2,528
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $632/year across 4 years
Top 8% in GA for acute care nurse practitioner
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
119
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
$2,376 (94.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$152 (6.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$983
2023
$449
2022
$485
2021
$611

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$233
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$125
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$107
Axonics, Inc.
$98
PFIZER INC.
$52
ConvaTec Inc.
$50
Medtronic, Inc.
$49
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$46
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$38
ABBVIE INC.
$33
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$31
MILLICENT US INC
$27
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$20
DENTSPLY IH AB
$19
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 47.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$341
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$262
PFIZER INC.
$239
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$171
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$169
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$125
Axonics, Inc.
$115
180 Medical, Inc.
$110
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$99
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$98
ABBVIE INC.
$83
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$64
ConvaTec Inc.
$50
Rochester Medical Corporation
$50
Medtronic, Inc.
$49
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$38
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$34
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$31
Teleflex LLC
$30
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$29
MILLICENT US INC
$27
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$20
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$20
CSL Behring
$20
DENTSPLY IH AB
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$17
Hollister Incorporated
$15
Coloplast Corp
$14
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$12
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12
Ambu Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 33.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · Axonics · Axumin · Bulkamid · CURE CATHETER · ELIGARD · GEMTESA · GENTLECATH GLIDE · INTERSTIM · Isiris aStent Removal Device · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · Kcentra · LITHOCLAST · LOFRIC · LUPRON DEPOT · LoFric · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NANOKNIFE · Natesto · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Trelstar · UroLift System · VaPro Pocket · Veozah · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xtandi
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for acute care nurse practitioner in GA.

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Geographic Context

Acute care nurse practitioners within 10 mi
84
Per 100K population
40.3
County median income
$77,430
Nearest hospital
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC
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. Morgan is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of GA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Morgan experienced with bcg treatment for bladder cancer?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Morgan performed 4,729 bcg treatment for bladder cancer 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. Morgan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Morgan received a total of $2,528 from 36 companies across 119 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. Morgan's costs compare to other acute care nurse practitioners in Gainesville?
Dr. Morgan's average Medicare payment per service is $8. 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. Morgan) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →