Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mark Byron, MD

Urology Physician · Jesup, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
825 S 1ST ST, Jesup, GA 31545
9124278033
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1154315877 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. Byron

Dr. Mark Byron is an urology physician in Jesup, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Byron performed 7,105 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Byron received a total of $873 from 6 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 19 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. Byron 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.

✓ 21 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 15% volume in GA $873 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,105
Medicare services
Top 15% in GA for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$63
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
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
2,775 $3 $5
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.
2,365 $90 $135
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg 350 $130 $725
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.
270 $113 $220
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.
232 $31 $90
Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection
This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle.
221 $24 $40
Urethral dilation using endoscope
A procedure to widen the urethra using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. This helps to open a narrowed urethral passage.
169 $237 $650
Cystourethrogram
An X-ray imaging procedure performed by injecting contrast material through the bladder and urethra to visualize the urinary tract.
134 $25 $600
Shock wave crushing of kidney stones
A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body.
109 $551 $3,807
Injection, tobramycin sulfate, up to 80 mg 86 $2 $160
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.
75 $0 $80
Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope
A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder.
66 $86 $1,500
Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg 53 $2 $119
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
44 $92 $250
Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis
An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures.
40 $99 $265
Prostate gland biopsy
A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination.
34 $175 $400
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
29 $37 $50
Ureteral stone removal via endoscope
A procedure to remove a kidney stone from the ureter using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. The endoscope is inserted to locate and extract the stone.
26 $184 $1,800
Endoscopic removal of remaining prostate tissue
This procedure involves using an endoscope to completely remove any remaining or regrown prostate tissue. It also includes controlling any bleeding that occurs during the removal.
15 $292 $3,000
Bladder/urethra growth removal via endoscope, 0.5-2.0 cm
This procedure uses an endoscope to destroy or remove a growth from the bladder or urethra that measures between 0.5 and 2.0 centimeters.
12 $181 $1,900
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.
0.9% high complexity
7.2% medium
91.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$873
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $175/year across 5 years
Bottom 22% in GA for urology physician
6
Companies
19
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
$218
2023
$173
2021
$163
2019
$165
2018
$154

Payments by company (2024)

Boston Scientific Corporation
$77
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$73
Teleflex LLC
$68
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Teleflex LLC
$354
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$169
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$152
Coloplast Corp
$84
Boston Scientific Corporation
$77
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$37
Top 3 companies account for 77.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALTIS · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AquaBeam Robotic System · MYRBETRIQ · ORGOVYX · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · UROLIFT · UroLift System · VESICARE · XTANDI
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

Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
1
County median income
$49,562
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WAYNE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Byron is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in GA), with 21 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. Byron experienced with urinalysis, manual?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Byron performed 2,775 urinalysis, manual 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. Byron receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Byron received a total of $873 from 6 companies across 19 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. Byron's costs compare to other urology physicians in Jesup?
Dr. Byron's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Byron) 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 →
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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 →