Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sabin Tomus, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Hinesville, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Tomus 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. Tomus
Dr. Sabin Tomus is an internal medicine specialist in Hinesville, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tomus performed 18,079 Medicare services across 8,149 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tomus received a total of $3,731 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 249 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Tomus 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 1% volume in GA
$3,731 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗18,079
Medicare services
Top 1% in GA for internal medicine
8,149
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~904 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,109 | $77 | $270 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,502 | $8 | $18 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
1,446 | $7 | $32 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
1,402 | $8 | $35 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
1,372 | $13 | $55 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 1,364 | $8 | $33 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,260 | $18 | $33 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
760 | $9 | $40 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
546 | $5 | $21 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
542 | $6 | $24 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
514 | $16 | $69 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
445 | $13 | $56 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
442 | $8 | $36 |
| Iron level test | 440 | $6 | $26 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
431 | $121 | $342 |
| 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. |
413 | $9 | $75 |
| Annual depression screening | 377 | $17 | $54 |
| 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. |
250 | $59 | $183 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
222 | $1 | $5 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
218 | $29 | $121 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
204 | $30 | $76 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
202 | $25 | $106 |
| 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. |
180 | $71 | $163 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
164 | $1 | $5 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
152 | $15 | $62 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
132 | $19 | $75 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
96 | $14 | $60 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
96 | $9 | $37 |
| 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. |
90 | $2 | $9 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
85 | $3 | $11 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
65 | $39 | $169 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
64 | $7 | $27 |
| 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. |
60 | $156 | $512 |
| 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. |
56 | $66 | $416 |
| 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. |
54 | $10 | $58 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
51 | $4 | $16 |
| Manual red blood cell count A laboratory test that manually counts the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
47 | $4 | $18 |
| 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. |
32 | $153 | $496 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
30 | $10 | $43 |
| 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. |
28 | $20 | $54 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
23 | $43 | $183 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
23 | $6 | $27 |
| Helicobacter pylori drug administration This procedure involves the administration of a medication specifically used to treat Helicobacter pylori infection. |
18 | $8 | $32 |
| Amylase enzyme level test A blood test that measures the amount of amylase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands, to help evaluate pancreatic health. |
15 | $6 | $27 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
15 | $7 | $28 |
| Urine total protein level A laboratory test that measures the total amount of protein present in a urine sample. |
15 | $4 | $15 |
| Urinalysis, microscopic examination A laboratory test that examines a urine sample under a microscope to check for cells, crystals, bacteria, or other substances. |
14 | $3 | $12 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
13 | $12 | $50 |
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 ↗$3,731
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $533/year across 7 years
Top 20% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
249
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
$3,620 (97.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$111 (3.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$801
2023
$662
2022
$565
2021
$716
2020
$434
2019
$235
2018
$319
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$210
Lilly USA, LLC
$167
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$142
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$50
Exact Sciences Corporation
$44
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$39
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Dexcom, Inc.
$35
Ardelyx, Inc.
$24
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$18
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$16
Top 3 companies account for 65.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$745
Lilly USA, LLC
$596
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$310
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$280
PFIZER INC.
$232
Amgen Inc.
$205
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$161
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$140
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$121
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$83
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$80
AbbVie Inc.
$76
Dexcom, Inc.
$64
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$60
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$49
Exact Sciences Corporation
$44
ABBVIE INC.
$32
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Allergan, Inc.
$25
Allergan Inc.
$25
Ardelyx, Inc.
$24
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$20
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$19
EISAI INC.
$18
Radius Health, Inc.
$18
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$16
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$15
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$14
Eisai Inc.
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 44.2% 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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
38
Per 100K population
56.9
County median income
$59,013
Nearest hospital
LIBERTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Tomus is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% 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. Tomus experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tomus performed 2,109 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Tomus receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tomus received a total of $3,731 from 38 companies across 249 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. Tomus's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Hinesville?
Dr. Tomus's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Tomus) 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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