Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Lichtenfeld, M.D.
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Johns Creek, 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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What this data tells you about Dr. Lichtenfeld
Dr. William Lichtenfeld is a pain medicine physician in Johns Creek, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lichtenfeld performed 2,778 Medicare services across 1,255 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lichtenfeld received a total of $5,794 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 235 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain medicine (physical medicine & rehabilitation) physician. 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. Lichtenfeld 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 31% volume in GA
$5,794 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,778
Medicare services
Top 31% in GA for pain medicine (physical medicine & rehabilitation) physician
1,255
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~139 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
1,112 | $5 | $24 |
| 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. |
542 | $90 | $370 |
| 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. |
209 | $66 | $253 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
129 | $248 | $1,692 |
| 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. |
76 | $83 | $370 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
70 | $26 | $125 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
56 | $197 | $1,230 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
48 | $107 | $622 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
46 | $200 | $868 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
42 | $51 | $263 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
40 | $84 | $349 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
39 | $87 | $339 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
32 | $103 | $1,363 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
31 | $90 | $499 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
31 | $72 | $387 |
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 30 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
26 | $124 | $561 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
23 | $2 | $9 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
22 | $29 | $125 |
| 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. |
22 | $12 | $43 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
19 | $28 | $127 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
17 | $38 | $190 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
17 | $59 | $344 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
17 | $23 | $103 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
15 | $139 | $884 |
| 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. |
15 | $10 | $69 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
14 | $224 | $1,618 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
14 | $82 | $1,217 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $35 | $146 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
12 | $170 | $800 |
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.
0.8% high complexity
58.6% medium
40.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,794
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $828/year across 7 years
Top 29% in GA for pain medicine (physical medicine & rehabilitation) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
235
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
$5,794 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,614
2023
$711
2022
$628
2021
$723
2020
$372
2019
$1,179
2018
$567
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$506
Nevro Corp.
$343
Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$183
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$156
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$82
ABBVIE INC.
$81
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$46
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$40
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$37
Boston Scientific Corporation
$33
Avanos Medical
$21
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 63.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Nevro Corp.
$721
Medtronic, Inc.
$689
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$488
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$303
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$298
Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$277
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$243
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$209
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$202
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$184
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$156
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.
$149
Abbott Laboratories
$140
FORTE BIO-PHARMA LLC
$138
ABBVIE INC.
$136
Avanos Medical
$123
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$119
Lilly USA, LLC
$112
Amgen Inc.
$102
PFIZER INC.
$97
Boston Scientific Corporation
$94
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$89
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$82
US WorldMeds, LLC
$71
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$65
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$64
Horizon Pharma plc
$55
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$52
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$51
Egalet US Inc
$39
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$34
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$34
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Shionogi Inc
$18
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$17
Kaleo, Inc.
$17
Vericel Corporation
$17
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$17
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$15
Allergan Inc.
$13
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 32.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · AJOVY · Aemcolo · Aimovig · BELBUCA · BOTOX · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · Belbuca · CONTRAVE · COOLIEF · DUEXIS · EMGALITY · EUFLEXXA · Evzio · FLECTOR · General - Pain Management · Gralise · HYALGAN · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Iovera · LEVORPHANOL TARTRATE · LYRICA · Levorphanol · Levorphanol Tartrate · Lucemyra/Lofexidine · MACI · MYOBLOC · MYSPINE · Morphabond ER · Movantik · NALOCET · Nalocet · ORTHOVISC · Omnia · PENNSAID · PROCLAIM · PROLATE · Prospera · QUTENZA · Qutenza · RELISTOR · RELISTOR ORAL · REYVOW · SEGLENTIS · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRIX · Seglentis · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Symproic · TRIVISC SODIUM HYALURONATE · UBRELVY · VIMOVO · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XTAMPZA · Xeomin · ZIPSOR · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH
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
Pain medicine physicians within 10 mi
26
Per 100K population
2.4
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital
EMORY JOHNS CREEK HOSPITAL
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. Lichtenfeld is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Lichtenfeld experienced with betamethasone steroid injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lichtenfeld performed 1,112 betamethasone steroid injection 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. Lichtenfeld receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lichtenfeld received a total of $5,794 from 42 companies across 235 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. Lichtenfeld's costs compare to other pain medicine physicians in Johns Creek?
Dr. Lichtenfeld's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Lichtenfeld) 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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