Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jason Lemons, M.D.

Anesthesiology · Gainesville, GA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device — Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Low-engagement
743 SPRING ST NE, Gainesville, GA 30501
7705327179
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1659544450 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. Lemons 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. Lemons

Dr. Jason Lemons is an anesthesiology specialist in Gainesville, GA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lemons performed 101 Medicare services across 98 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lemons received a total of $1,389 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 44 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. 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. Lemons 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 ▲ 101 Medicare services $1,389 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
101
Medicare services
Bottom 40% in GA for anesthesiology
98
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~6 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
Arterial line insertion
A tube is inserted into an artery through the skin to allow for blood sampling or infusion.
27 $34 $291
Anesthesia for permanent pacemaker insertion
Administration of anesthesia during the surgical procedure to implant a permanent heart pacemaker.
20 $86 $684
Anesthesia for upper abdomen procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures performed on the upper abdomen.
15 $131 $1,010
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery
Administration of anesthesia during major surgical procedures involving the spine.
14 $235 $1,809
Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access
Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood.
14 $11 $97
Abdominal wall pain injection with imaging guidance
An injection of local anesthetic is administered to control pain in the abdominal wall on both sides. The procedure is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement.
11 $53 $1,164
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.
33.7% high complexity
24.8% medium
41.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,389
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $198/year across 7 years
Top 14% in GA for anesthesiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
44
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
$1,324 (95.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$65 (4.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$207
2023
$145
2022
$202
2021
$141
2020
$91
2019
$457
2018
$145

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$108
Abbott Laboratories
$41
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$35
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$23
Top 3 companies account for 89.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$246
Abbott Laboratories
$215
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$184
Boston Scientific Corporation
$173
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$128
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$115
Inari Medical, Inc.
$114
Medtronic, Inc.
$51
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$50
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$21
Draeger Medical Systems, Inc
$18
Draeger, Inc
$15
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$14
CHIESI USA, INC.
$14
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$12
Mallinckrodt LLC
$11
Ambu Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 46.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVEIR · BIS · CLEVIPREX · CLEVIPREX 25MG/50ML · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · EV1000 Clinical Platform · EXPAREL · Exparel · FloTrac Sensor · FlowTriever · GALLANT · GIAPREZA · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device · HemoSphere · OFIRMEV · Perseus A500 · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX
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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
67
Per 100K population
32.2
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. Lemons is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% 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. Lemons experienced with arterial line insertion?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lemons performed 27 arterial line insertion 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. Lemons receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lemons received a total of $1,389 from 17 companies across 44 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. Lemons's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Gainesville?
Dr. Lemons's average Medicare payment per service is $85. 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. Lemons) 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 →