Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bryan Hooker, MD

Internal Medicine · Jasper, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
14 SAMMY MCGHEE BLVD STE 204, Jasper, GA 30143
7062533842
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1083600605 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hooker

Dr. Bryan Hooker is an internal medicine specialist in Jasper, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hooker performed 1,434 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hooker received a total of $395 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 25 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hooker 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 of NPI registration ▲ Top 26% volume in GA $395 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,434
Medicare services
Top 26% in GA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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.
512 $79 $228
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.
369 $51 $155
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.
176 $9 $35
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
121 $0 $10
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
56 $3 $15
SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test
A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus.
37 $35 $100
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
31 $120 $243
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection
This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered.
28 $0 $10
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.
21 $45 $227
Drug test with direct observation
A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process.
19 $12 $25
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.
17 $92 $346
Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg
An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg.
17 $0 $10
COVID-19 viral test, non-CDC
A laboratory test to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) using any technique and targeting multiple types or subtypes. This specific code is for tests performed by laboratories that are not the CDC.
17 $50 $55
Influenza virus detection test
A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation.
13 $16 $20
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$395
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $56/year across 7 years
Bottom 43% in GA for internal medicine
14
Companies
25
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$13
2023
$78
2022
$68
2021
$14
2020
$57
2019
$102
2018
$62

Payments by company (2024)

Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$86
ABBVIE INC.
$67
PFIZER INC.
$51
Novo Nordisk Inc
$41
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
Lilly USA, LLC
$16
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$14
AbbVie Inc.
$14
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$13
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 51.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · Amitiza · BRILINTA · CHANTIX · ELIQUIS · FARXIGA · GVOKE HYPOPEN · JANUVIA · MOUNJARO · Ozempic · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · VRAYLAR · Vascepa
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
119
County median income
$75,293
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PIEDMONT MOUNTAINSIDE HOSPITAL INC
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included 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. Hooker is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in GA), 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. Hooker experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hooker performed 512 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Hooker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hooker received a total of $395 from 14 companies across 25 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Hooker's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Jasper?
Dr. Hooker's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Hooker) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →