Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Diana Morrison, MSN, FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family · La Fayette, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
611 E VILLANOW ST, La Fayette, GA 30728
7066381606
In practice since 2018 (7 years)
NPI: 1861977381 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Morrison 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. Morrison

Dr. Diana Morrison is a nurse practitioner - family in La Fayette, GA, with 7 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Morrison performed 825 Medicare services across 562 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Morrison received a total of $2,619 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 145 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - family. 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. Morrison 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.

✓ 7 years in practice ▲ Top 18% volume in GA $2,619 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
825
Medicare services
Top 18% in GA for nurse practitioner - family
562
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~118 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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
233 $0 $1
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.
206 $47 $186
Strep A rapid test
A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation.
62 $16 $38
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.
57 $68 $265
Influenza virus detection test
A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation.
54 $16 $34
COVID-19 immunoassay detection test
A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation.
53 $41 $80
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.
45 $7 $41
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.
34 $2 $15
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
21 $8 $16
Respiratory virus detection test
A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses.
21 $30 $146
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.
14 $7 $39
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
13 $29 $112
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.
12 $51 $232
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 ↗
$2,619
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $655/year across 4 years
Top 12% in GA for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
145
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
$2,619 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$796
2023
$726
2022
$470
2021
$626

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$168
PFIZER INC.
$129
Novo Nordisk Inc
$71
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$62
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$60
Lundbeck LLC
$48
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$45
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$40
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$38
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$36
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Teleflex LLC
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 46.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$298
Novo Nordisk Inc
$226
PFIZER INC.
$198
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$167
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$148
Lundbeck LLC
$134
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$123
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$115
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$102
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$98
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$89
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$83
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$76
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Lilly USA, LLC
$64
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$55
AbbVie Inc.
$52
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$51
Amgen Inc.
$51
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$39
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$35
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
Boston Scientific Corporation
$29
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$26
Eisai Inc.
$24
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Teleflex LLC
$17
Exact Sciences Corporation
$15
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Radius Health, Inc.
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
DEXCOM, INC.
$11
Genentech USA, Inc.
$6
Top 3 companies account for 27.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARROW · Aimovig · Auvelity · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · Cologuard Collection Kit · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dayvigo · ELIQUIS · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GARDASIL · GEMTESA · GVOKE HYPOPEN · GVOKE PFS · JARDIANCE · KEVEYIS · Kerendia · Livalo · MOUNJARO · Myrbetriq · NEXLETOL · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · PREMARIN · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · REXULTI · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · Wegovy · XIFAXAN · Xofluza
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.

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Geographic Context

Family nurse practitioners within 10 mi
558
Per 100K population
815.2
County median income
$55,887
Nearest hospital
HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER
13.2 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. Morrison is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of GA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Morrison experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Morrison performed 233 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Morrison receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Morrison received a total of $2,619 from 36 companies across 145 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. Morrison's costs compare to other family nurse practitioners in La Fayette?
Dr. Morrison's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Morrison) 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 →
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.

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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →