Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Daniel Haithcock, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Macon, GA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Haithcock
Dr. Daniel Haithcock is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Macon, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Haithcock performed 4,369 Medicare services across 2,442 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Haithcock received a total of $33,050 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 314 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Haithcock 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 12% volume in GA
$33,050 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,369
Medicare services
Top 12% in GA for cardiovascular disease
2,442
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
1,245 | $14 | $95 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
923 | $20 | $114 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
327 | $25 | $226 |
| 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. |
278 | $86 | $369 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
215 | $50 | $272 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
177 | $6 | $35 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
89 | $79 | $451 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
88 | $2 | $14 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
83 | $49 | $252 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
83 | $13 | $69 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
67 | $60 | $249 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 56 | $160 | $705 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
53 | $54 | $98 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
52 | $69 | $372 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
51 | $345 | $1,849 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
49 | $131 | $691 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
45 | $77 | $890 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
38 | $60 | $236 |
| 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. |
37 | $10 | $137 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
36 | $353 | $1,670 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
36 | $99 | $468 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
31 | $48 | $189 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
30 | $121 | $496 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
30 | $58 | $255 |
| 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. |
28 | $10 | $75 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
28 | $45 | $224 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
25 | $17 | $78 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
22 | $657 | $3,254 |
| 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. |
21 | $91 | $475 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
20 | $66 | $289 |
| Heart conduction tissue destruction A procedure that destroys heart conduction tissue to create a heart block. |
20 | $410 | $2,101 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
16 | $18 | $96 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $89 | $355 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
15 | $19 | $336 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
13 | $574 | $2,811 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
13 | $640 | $3,022 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
13 | $690 | $3,994 |
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.
72.8% high complexity
4.4% medium
22.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$33,050
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,721/year across 7 years
Top 9% in GA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
314
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$18,680 (56.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,370 (43.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,056
2023
$2,607
2022
$5,776
2021
$8,828
2020
$8,174
2019
$2,375
2018
$1,234
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,512
Abbott Laboratories
$1,151
Medtronic, Inc.
$986
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$99
PFIZER INC.
$69
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$36
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$35
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$29
Novo Nordisk Inc
$21
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 90.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13,651
Abbott Laboratories
$5,450
Lilly USA, LLC
$5,222
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,911
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,097
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$682
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$567
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$534
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$369
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$319
BIOTRONIK INC.
$273
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$268
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$239
PFIZER INC.
$193
ATRICURE, INC.
$178
Amgen Inc.
$177
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$135
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$86
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$77
AtriCure, Inc.
$63
CVRx, Inc.
$61
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$58
Novo Nordisk Inc
$58
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$47
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$35
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$33
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$30
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$29
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$24
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$18
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$17
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$15
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 73.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (7999) SRC Undivided · AMPLATZER · AMPLATZER AMULET · AMVUTTRA · ANDEXXA · ATRICURE ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION · AURORA EV-ICD MRI SURESCAN · AVEIR · Adapta · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Amplia MRI · Arctic Front · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CHANTIX · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Claria MRI · Compia MRI · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · ECM · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · IGT_D FM · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Pouch · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · S-ICD System Magnet · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SelectSecure · Stravix · TENDRIL · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · UPTRAVI · V-Loc · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · VersaCross Access Solution · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZIO XT Patch · Zio monitor
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 →
The majority of payments (56%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for cardiovascular disease in GA.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
22
Per 100K population
14.1
County median income
$50,747
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT MACON NORTH HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Haithcock is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in GA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 9% 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. Haithcock experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Haithcock performed 1,245 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days 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. Haithcock receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Haithcock received a total of $33,050 from 37 companies across 314 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. Haithcock's costs compare to other cardiologists in Macon?
Dr. Haithcock's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Haithcock) 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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