Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Mills, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Holly Springs, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Mills
Dr. Robert Mills is an internal medicine specialist in Holly Springs, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mills performed 6,067 Medicare services across 4,473 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mills received a total of $2,191 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 139 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. Mills 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 5% volume in GA
$2,191 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,067
Medicare services
Top 5% in GA for internal medicine
4,473
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
733 | $10 | $50 |
| 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. |
683 | $8 | $30 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
625 | $13 | $59 |
| 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. |
622 | $82 | $215 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
566 | $8 | $20 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
403 | $16 | $57 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
363 | $15 | $63 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
337 | $29 | $111 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
284 | $9 | $44 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
265 | $130 | $239 |
| 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. |
250 | $2 | $17 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 189 | $18 | $75 |
| 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. |
106 | $10 | $45 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
84 | $1 | $21 |
| 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. |
83 | $9 | $68 |
| 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. |
65 | $54 | $161 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
54 | $4 | $22 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
40 | $30 | $31 |
| 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. |
37 | $69 | $100 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
36 | $9 | $45 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
33 | $14 | $54 |
| 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. |
29 | $130 | $297 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
28 | $3 | $19 |
| 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. |
26 | $25 | $83 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
22 | $5 | $38 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
21 | $19 | $65 |
| 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. |
16 | $265 | $430 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
15 | $6 | $11 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
15 | $29 | $30 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
13 | $8 | $35 |
| 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. |
12 | $162 | $291 |
| 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. |
12 | $166 | $207 |
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 ↗$2,191
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $313/year across 7 years
Top 29% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
139
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
$2,191 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$318
2023
$230
2022
$110
2021
$72
2020
$190
2019
$479
2018
$793
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$94
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$37
Dexcom, Inc.
$29
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$28
Abbott Laboratories
$27
Novo Nordisk Inc
$24
ABBVIE INC.
$23
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
Lilly USA, LLC
$19
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 50.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$208
Novo Nordisk Inc
$204
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$140
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$135
Amgen Inc.
$134
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$117
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$109
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$94
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$94
Lilly USA, LLC
$81
ABBVIE INC.
$75
Insulet Corporation
$63
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$61
AbbVie, Inc.
$57
Vapotherm Inc
$56
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$54
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$46
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$41
PFIZER INC.
$38
Gemini Laboratories, LLC
$36
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$32
Dexcom, Inc.
$29
AbbVie Inc.
$29
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$28
Radius Health, Inc.
$28
Abbott Laboratories
$27
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$24
Allergan, Inc.
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
Allergan Inc.
$18
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$13
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$12
VIVUS, Inc.
$11
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 25.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Aimovig · Amitiza · Androgel · BAQSIMI · BELSOMRA · BREO · CHANTIX · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EVENITY · EVERSENSE 365 SENSOR KIT (RETAIL) · EVERSENSE E3 SENSOR KIT - RETAIL · Edarbi · FARXIGA · FORTEO · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GVOKE HYPOPEN · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KEVEYIS · LYRICA · Livalo · MINIMED 780G · Motegrity · NATPARA · Omnipod · Ozempic · PREVNAR - 13 · Precision Flow · Prolia · QSYMIA · QULIPTA · Rybelsus · SIMPONI ARIA · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Synthroid · TEPEZZA · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · Tirosint · Trintellix · Tymlos · UBRELVY · UNITHROID · VIIBRYD · Vascepa · XYOSTED · XYWAV · t-slim insulin pump
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
885
Per 100K population
322.4
County median income
$105,442
Nearest hospital
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE
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. Mills is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Mills experienced with comprehensive metabolic blood panel?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mills performed 733 comprehensive metabolic blood panel 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. Mills receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mills received a total of $2,191 from 37 companies across 139 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. Mills's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Holly Springs?
Dr. Mills's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Mills) 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.
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