Medicare Enrolled

Chelsea Rizkalla, NP-C

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Macon, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
890 2ND ST STE 201, Macon, GA 31201
4787454322
Registered in NPPES since 2017
NPI: 1316451511 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 Rizkalla

Chelsea Rizkalla is an acute care nurse practitioner in Macon, GA, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Rizkalla performed 472 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Rizkalla received a total of $574 from 6 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 8 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 Rizkalla 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.

✓ 8 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 13% volume in GA $574 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
472
Medicare services
Top 13% in GA for acute care nurse practitioner
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$60
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
Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance
This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement.
92 $78 $832
Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance
Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure.
83 $67 $1,109
Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device
Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device.
52 $12 $59
Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access
Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood.
49 $9 $49
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.
48 $8 $40
Central venous port insertion
A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws.
28 $211 $3,578
Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration
A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions.
21 $42 $246
Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement
A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle.
20 $44 $227
Chest fluid drainage with tube insertion using imaging guidance
This procedure removes fluid from the chest cavity and places a tube to stay in place for ongoing drainage. Imaging guidance is used to help position the tube accurately.
19 $98 $1,025
Spinal canal contrast injection for imaging
A contrast dye is injected into the lower spinal canal to enhance imaging studies. This helps visualize the structures within the spinal canal more clearly.
19 $55 $506
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement
Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
16 $18 $108
Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+
A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older.
14 $169 $2,643
X-ray of lower spinal canal
An X-ray image of the lower part of the spinal canal is taken. A radiologist reviews the images to evaluate the area.
11 $77 $396
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.
3.0% high complexity
60.0% medium
37.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$574
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $144/year across 4 years
Top 30% in GA for acute care nurse practitioner
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
6
Companies
8
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
$353
2023
$33
2022
$161
2021
$27

Payments by company (2024)

Medtronic, Inc.
$308
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$45
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$308
Teleflex LLC
$159
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$45
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$27
Abbott Laboratories
$20
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$14
Top 3 companies account for 89.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARROW · IMFINZI · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · OnControl Powered Driver · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · POWERPORT
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 →
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Geographic Context

Acute care nurse practitioners in nearby ZIP areas
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County median income
$50,747
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ATRIUM HEALTH NAVICENT THE MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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

Rizkalla is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in GA).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rizkalla experienced with chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance?
Based on Medicare claims data, Rizkalla performed 92 chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Rizkalla receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Rizkalla received a total of $574 from 6 companies across 8 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 Rizkalla's costs compare to other acute care nurse practitioners in Macon?
Rizkalla's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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 Rizkalla) 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
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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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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →