Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jameson Estes, M.D.
Family Medicine · Locust Grove, 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. Estes 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. Estes
Dr. Jameson Estes is a family medicine specialist in Locust Grove, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Estes performed 3,592 Medicare services across 1,639 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Estes received a total of $9,256 from 69 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 643 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. Estes 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 9% volume in GA
$9,256 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,592
Medicare services
Top 9% in GA for family medicine
1,639
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~189 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. |
1,127 | $0 | $30 |
| 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. |
796 | $85 | $292 |
| 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. |
260 | $9 | $32 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
198 | $126 | $298 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
167 | $0 | $6 |
| 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. |
149 | $2 | $5 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
126 | $0 | $7 |
| 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. |
117 | $67 | $206 |
| 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. |
66 | $277 | $450 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
66 | $31 | $50 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
63 | $41 | $131 |
| 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. |
63 | $9 | $34 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
62 | $31 | $50 |
| 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. |
55 | $72 | $122 |
| 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. |
41 | $159 | $376 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
41 | $1 | $20 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
32 | $2 | $12 |
| 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. |
25 | $110 | $376 |
| 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. |
22 | $26 | $79 |
| 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. |
17 | $151 | $467 |
| 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. |
16 | $12 | $40 |
| 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. |
16 | $36 | $128 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
15 | $10 | $25 |
| Retinal imaging with remote physician review This procedure involves imaging the retina followed by a remote review of the images by a physician. |
15 | $22 | $71 |
| Health risk assessment administration and interpretation This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results. |
13 | $2 | $7 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
13 | $161 | $377 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
11 | $15 | $67 |
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 ↗$9,256
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,322/year across 7 years
Top 6% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
69
Companies
643
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
$9,256 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,022
2023
$1,354
2022
$1,449
2021
$1,161
2020
$1,399
2019
$1,649
2018
$1,222
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$234
Novo Nordisk Inc
$181
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$139
Lilly USA, LLC
$88
ABBVIE INC.
$81
PFIZER INC.
$78
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$56
Amgen Inc.
$47
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$47
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
Lundbeck LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 54.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,020
Novo Nordisk Inc
$919
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$631
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$594
ABBVIE INC.
$515
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$381
PFIZER INC.
$373
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$314
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$309
Lilly USA, LLC
$302
Amgen Inc.
$269
AbbVie Inc.
$220
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$192
Grifols USA, LLC
$186
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$184
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$169
Allergan, Inc.
$147
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$136
Eisai Inc.
$131
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$130
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$125
Corium, LLC
$124
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$121
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$120
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$114
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$109
Allergan Inc.
$91
Shire North American Group Inc
$85
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$79
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$75
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$66
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$56
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$48
Phadia US Inc.
$44
Genentech USA, Inc.
$44
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$43
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$42
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$41
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Bausch Health US, LLC
$40
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
Dexcom, Inc.
$32
Lundbeck LLC
$32
AbbVie, Inc.
$28
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$27
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$25
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$24
Horizon Pharma plc
$24
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$18
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$18
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$16
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
EISAI INC.
$16
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$15
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$15
SCYNEXIS, Inc.
$15
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Corcept Therapeutics
$13
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
DERMIRA, INC.
$12
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$12
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 27.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for family medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
266
Per 100K population
108.4
County median income
$81,612
Nearest hospital
WELLSTAR SYLVAN GROVE MEDICAL CENTER
8.6 mi
8.6 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. Estes is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of GA peers, 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. Estes experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Estes performed 1,127 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. Estes receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Estes received a total of $9,256 from 69 companies across 643 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. Estes's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Locust Grove?
Dr. Estes's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Estes) 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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