Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Daniel Van Riper, D.O
Family Medicine · Lawrenceville, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Van Riper 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. Van Riper
Dr. Daniel Van Riper is a family medicine specialist in Lawrenceville, GA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Van Riper performed 5,295 Medicare services across 3,490 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Van Riper received a total of $3,213 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 194 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Van Riper 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in GA
$3,213 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,295
Medicare services
Top 6% in GA for family medicine
3,490
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~407 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
797 | $8 | $18 |
| 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. |
571 | $82 | $248 |
| 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. |
540 | $8 | $47 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
535 | $10 | $50 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
477 | $3 | $28 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
450 | $13 | $68 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
405 | $6 | $57 |
| 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. |
349 | $50 | $121 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
246 | $10 | $48 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
158 | $127 | $277 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
145 | $14 | $62 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
144 | $9 | $66 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 72 | $18 | $95 |
| 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. |
59 | $72 | $98 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
55 | $31 | $46 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
47 | $15 | $85 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
42 | $13 | $60 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
37 | $16 | $65 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
36 | $9 | $74 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
32 | $23 | $107 |
| Iron level test | 28 | $6 | $64 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
26 | $4 | $41 |
| 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. |
17 | $47 | $283 |
| 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. |
14 | $94 | $338 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
13 | $31 | $45 |
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 ↗$3,213
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $459/year across 7 years
Top 21% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
194
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
$3,213 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$608
2023
$750
2022
$645
2021
$293
2020
$98
2019
$459
2018
$359
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$165
Lilly USA, LLC
$78
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$39
Novo Nordisk Inc
$36
Exact Sciences Corporation
$34
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$24
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$23
Amgen Inc.
$23
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$22
Dexcom, Inc.
$20
PFIZER INC.
$19
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$14
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
VIVUS LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 51.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$746
Lilly USA, LLC
$375
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$279
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$234
Amgen Inc.
$214
Novo Nordisk Inc
$180
PFIZER INC.
$128
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$124
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$81
AbbVie Inc.
$75
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$70
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$67
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$58
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$52
Exact Sciences Corporation
$52
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$47
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$40
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$39
Dexcom, Inc.
$38
ABBVIE INC.
$31
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$24
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$23
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$22
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$21
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$14
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$14
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
$14
VIVUS LLC
$13
Allergan Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 43.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · ANORO · AU480 · Aimovig · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · BREO · Cologuard Collection Kit · Confirm Rx · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EMGALITY · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · EVENITY · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre 2 · GARDASIL 9 · GEMTESA · INSPIRE · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LEQVIO · Livalo · MENACTRA · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Ozempic · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · PROCLAIM · Prolia · QSYMIA · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · QVAR · REXULTI · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · TZIELD · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xelstrym · Xofluza · ZEPBOUND
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
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
905
Per 100K population
93.6
County median income
$84,823
Nearest hospital
SUMMITRIDGE CENTER- PSYCHIATRY & ADDICTIVE MED
4.2 mi
4.2 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. Van Riper is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Van Riper experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Van Riper performed 797 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Van Riper receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Van Riper received a total of $3,213 from 34 companies across 194 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. Van Riper's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Lawrenceville?
Dr. Van Riper'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. Van Riper) 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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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.
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