Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Linda Arnold, MD
Family Medicine · Gray, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Arnold 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. Arnold
Dr. Linda Arnold is a family medicine specialist in Gray, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Arnold performed 3,854 Medicare services across 2,571 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Arnold received a total of $10,490 from 63 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 653 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. Arnold 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 8% volume in GA
$10,490 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,854
Medicare services
Top 8% in GA for family medicine
2,571
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~193 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
707 | $8 | $19 |
| 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. |
688 | $76 | $256 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
376 | $46 | $80 |
| 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. |
282 | $2 | $25 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 271 | $16 | $35 |
| 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. |
252 | $48 | $180 |
| Annual depression screening | 247 | $16 | $35 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
246 | $119 | $150 |
| 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. |
115 | $277 | $350 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
114 | $29 | $45 |
| 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. |
109 | $8 | $75 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
98 | $28 | $45 |
| 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. |
88 | $69 | $80 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
38 | $35 | $60 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
37 | $3 | $44 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
34 | $15 | $76 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
33 | $32 | $95 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
32 | $16 | $106 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
27 | $31 | $112 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
27 | $4 | $50 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
17 | $14 | $40 |
| 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. |
16 | $155 | $200 |
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 ↗$10,490
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,499/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.
63
Companies
653
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
$10,349 (98.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$142 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,824
2023
$1,283
2022
$1,185
2021
$1,344
2020
$1,468
2019
$1,519
2018
$1,866
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$295
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$265
PFIZER INC.
$264
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$165
ABBVIE INC.
$134
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$121
Amgen Inc.
$100
Corcept Therapeutics
$78
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
Abbott Laboratories
$41
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$37
Lilly USA, LLC
$33
Exact Sciences Corporation
$32
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$26
Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$21
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
Athena Bioscience, LLC
$16
Mannkind Corporation
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 45.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,679
PFIZER INC.
$1,090
Novo Nordisk Inc
$753
Amgen Inc.
$706
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$655
AbbVie Inc.
$495
ABBVIE INC.
$403
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$382
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$248
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$243
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$210
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$208
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$205
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$204
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$201
Lilly USA, LLC
$190
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$176
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$166
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$147
Allergan, Inc.
$147
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$143
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$143
Allergan Inc.
$140
Shire North American Group Inc
$130
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$114
Bausch Health US, LLC
$110
Abbott Laboratories
$107
Corcept Therapeutics
$104
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$80
Indivior Inc.
$79
Orexo US, Inc.
$59
Eisai Inc.
$53
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$50
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$40
Athena Bioscience, LLC
$37
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$37
Dexcom, Inc.
$33
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$33
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$32
Exact Sciences Corporation
$32
Inogen, Inc.
$31
DEXCOM, INC.
$28
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$26
Horizon Pharma plc
$25
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$20
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$17
Mannkind Corporation
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
LINUS HEALTH, INC.
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$12
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$12
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$11
Top 3 companies account for 33.6% 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 (99%) 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
147
Per 100K population
515.3
County median income
$68,259
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT MACON NORTH HOSPITAL
11.8 mi
11.8 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. Arnold is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% 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. Arnold experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Arnold performed 707 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Arnold receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Arnold received a total of $10,490 from 63 companies across 653 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. Arnold's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Gray?
Dr. Arnold's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Arnold) 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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