Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Frederick Burton, M.D.
Emergency Medicine · Macon, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Burton
Dr. Frederick Burton is an emergency medicine specialist in Macon, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Burton performed 2,434 Medicare services across 1,047 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Burton received a total of $14,723 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 493 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in emergency 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. Burton 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in GA
$14,723 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,434
Medicare services
Top 2% in GA for emergency medicine
1,047
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~122 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 patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
349 | $35 | $94 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
334 | $42 | $118 |
| 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. |
316 | $82 | $320 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
283 | $29 | $77 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
228 | $32 | $98 |
| 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. |
215 | $60 | $224 |
| 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. |
96 | $114 | $436 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
89 | $74 | $223 |
| Annual depression screening | 87 | $17 | $49 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
82 | $120 | $336 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
63 | $54 | $94 |
| Emergency department visit, moderate complexity An emergency department visit for an established or new patient involving a moderate level of medical decision making. |
54 | $90 | $1,062 |
| Emergency department visit, high complexity An emergency department visit involving a high level of medical decision making. |
46 | $126 | $1,509 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
35 | $96 | $160 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
30 | $67 | $145 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
25 | $24 | $45 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
25 | $80 | $258 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
23 | $28 | $74 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
22 | $15 | $65 |
| 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. |
17 | $6 | $79 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
15 | $198 | $692 |
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 ↗$14,723
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,103/year across 7 years
Top 2% in GA for emergency medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
58
Companies
493
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
$14,723 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$806
2023
$2,074
2022
$1,356
2021
$2,268
2020
$1,516
2019
$3,695
2018
$3,008
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$228
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$148
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$143
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$35
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$24
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23
Dexcom, Inc.
$22
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$21
Ardelyx, Inc.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$20
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Lilly USA, LLC
$15
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 64.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,159
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,002
PFIZER INC.
$1,466
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,292
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$888
Amgen Inc.
$874
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$851
Lilly USA, LLC
$514
AbbVie Inc.
$465
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$354
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$254
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$245
Allergan Inc.
$244
Dexcom, Inc.
$203
ABBVIE INC.
$195
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$181
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$179
Allergan, Inc.
$171
Boston Scientific Corporation
$162
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$153
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$141
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$141
AbbVie, Inc.
$138
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$126
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$125
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$124
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$110
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$103
EISAI INC.
$88
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$66
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$60
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$51
Exact Sciences Corporation
$46
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$45
Abbott Laboratories
$44
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$41
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$35
DEXCOM, INC.
$33
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$27
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$25
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$24
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$23
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$21
Ardelyx, Inc.
$20
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$20
Cook Medical LLC
$19
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$17
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Athena Bioscience, LLC
$15
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$14
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Shire North American Group Inc
$14
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$12
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$11
Top 3 companies account for 38.2% 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 2% for emergency medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Emergency medicines within 10 mi
46
Per 100K population
29.4
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. Burton is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of GA peers, with 20 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. Burton experienced with remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Burton performed 349 remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month 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. Burton receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Burton received a total of $14,723 from 58 companies across 493 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. Burton's costs compare to other emergency medicines in Macon?
Dr. Burton's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Burton) 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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