Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Eric Betts, M.D.
Family Medicine · La Fayette, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Betts
Dr. Eric Betts is a family medicine specialist in La Fayette, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Betts performed 1,488 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Betts received a total of $7,102 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 428 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. Betts 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 24% volume in GA
$7,102 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,488
Medicare services
Top 24% in GA for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$52
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. |
441 | $74 | $264 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
357 | $8 | $16 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
137 | $4 | $25 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
119 | $8 | $24 |
| 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. |
81 | $53 | $185 |
| 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. |
61 | $157 | $310 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
44 | $123 | $222 |
| 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. |
36 | $274 | $375 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
36 | $28 | $32 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
34 | $29 | $32 |
| 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. |
28 | $71 | $79 |
| 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. |
24 | $92 | $310 |
| 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. |
23 | $9 | $41 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
21 | $39 | $141 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
19 | $148 | $414 |
| 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. |
14 | $2 | $15 |
| 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 | $39 | $115 |
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 ↗$7,102
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,015/year across 7 years
Top 9% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
55
Companies
428
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
$1,426
2023
$1,809
2022
$1,038
2021
$1,046
2020
$586
2019
$527
2018
$670
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$205
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$178
Novo Nordisk Inc
$162
PFIZER INC.
$143
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$100
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$92
Lundbeck LLC
$73
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$55
Lilly USA, LLC
$54
Boston Scientific Corporation
$48
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$47
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$42
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$29
Dexcom, Inc.
$26
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Amgen Inc.
$18
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 38.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$687
Novo Nordisk Inc
$670
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$509
AbbVie Inc.
$505
PFIZER INC.
$486
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$360
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$350
ABBVIE INC.
$349
Lilly USA, LLC
$327
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$288
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$276
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$194
Amgen Inc.
$177
Lundbeck LLC
$160
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$141
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$134
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$133
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$101
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$67
Dexcom, Inc.
$61
Abbott Laboratories
$60
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$55
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$53
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$51
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$49
Boston Scientific Corporation
$48
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$47
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$42
Nevro Corp.
$41
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$32
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
Exact Sciences Corporation
$30
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$29
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$29
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$27
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$26
Shire North American Group Inc
$26
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$20
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$19
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$16
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$16
Allergan Inc.
$15
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$15
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Tris Pharma Inc
$14
Radius Health, Inc.
$14
US WorldMeds, LLC
$13
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$12
Eisai Inc.
$12
DEXCOM, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 26.3% of all-time payments
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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 →
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
183
County median income
$55,887
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER
13.2 mi
13.2 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. Betts is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% 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. Betts experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Betts performed 441 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. Betts receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Betts received a total of $7,102 from 55 companies across 428 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. Betts's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in La Fayette?
Dr. Betts's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Betts) 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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