Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Timothy Milner, M.D.

Vascular Surgery Physician · Lithonia, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5700 HILLANDALE DRIVE STE. 150, Lithonia, GA 30058
6785801149
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1558572164 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. Milner

Dr. Timothy Milner is a vascular surgery physician in Lithonia, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Milner performed 1,744 Medicare services across 1,265 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Milner received a total of $2,513 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 73 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery 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. Milner 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 22% volume in GA $2,513 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,744
Medicare services
Top 22% in GA for vascular surgery physician
1,265
Unique beneficiaries
$221
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~92 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
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.
619 $60 $400
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers.
165 $140 $850
Additional sedation, per 15 minutes
Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period.
136 $9 $250
Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts
An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present.
133 $183 $750
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.
126 $79 $550
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries.
115 $64 $227
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages.
75 $94 $550
Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck.
73 $133 $850
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues.
51 $90 $350
Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes
Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older.
51 $40 $550
Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein
A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance.
42 $859 $6,500
Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image
A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel.
35 $100 $1,750
Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image
A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels.
34 $120 $1,500
Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg.
30 $98 $420
Arterial plaque removal in leg
A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow.
21 $5,508 $45,000
Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel
A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session.
13 $7,124 $49,500
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.
13 $101 $450
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts
A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels.
12 $143 $394
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.
0.7% high complexity
36.8% medium
62.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,513
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $359/year across 7 years
Bottom 33% in GA for vascular surgery physician
28
Companies
73
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
$2,513 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$582
2023
$172
2022
$349
2021
$240
2020
$199
2019
$881
2018
$89

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Terumo Medical Corporation
$299
Boston Scientific Corporation
$105
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$46
Medtronic, Inc.
$42
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$29
Organogenesis Inc.
$24
ConvaTec Inc.
$21
Medline Industries LP
$16
Top 3 companies account for 77.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$673
Boston Scientific Corporation
$352
Terumo Medical Corporation
$299
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$191
Endologix, Inc.
$143
Organogenesis Inc.
$87
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$83
Cook Medical LLC
$79
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$68
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$58
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$53
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$46
Medtronic, Inc.
$42
CORDIS US CORP.
$38
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$38
Nevro Corp.
$36
ConvaTec Inc.
$35
Abbott Laboratories
$34
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$25
Venclose Inc.
$18
Allergan Inc.
$17
Medline Industries, Inc.
$17
Medline Industries LP
$16
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$15
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$11
Kerecis Limited
$8
Top 3 companies account for 52.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4067) Tack Endo Sys BTK · (6554) Periph Vasc Undiv · AFX · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · Beacon Tip Torcon NB · COOK MEDICAL INTRODUCERS · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · COVERA · ClosureFast · Cook Medical Embolization · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · Flexitouch Plus · GLIDEWIRE · General - Vascular Intervention · IGT_D Peripheral · IN.PACT Admiral · INNOVA · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · MYNX CONTROL · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Puraply · R2P MISAGO · Restrata Wound Matrix · Senza · Supera peripheral stent system · VENASEAL · VENOVO · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VRAYLAR · Varithena Administration Pack · Venclose Maven Catheter · Venovo · XARELTO
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

Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
60
Per 100K population
7.9
County median income
$77,683
Nearest hospital
EMORY HILLANDALE HOSPITAL
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. Milner is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Milner experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Milner performed 619 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Milner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Milner received a total of $2,513 from 28 companies across 73 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. Milner's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Lithonia?
Dr. Milner's average Medicare payment per service is $221. 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. Milner) 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.

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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