Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jason Chapman, MD
Surgery · Macon, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chapman
Dr. Jason Chapman is a surgery specialist in Macon, GA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chapman performed 6,126 Medicare services across 1,507 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chapman received a total of $17,206 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 553 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Chapman 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in GA
$17,206 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,126
Medicare services
Top 1% in GA for surgery
1,507
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~340 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
4,450 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
353 | $127 | $654 |
| 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. |
305 | $47 | $277 |
| 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. |
125 | $84 | $442 |
| 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. |
103 | $120 | $618 |
| 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. |
102 | $63 | $221 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
99 | $71 | $471 |
| 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. |
65 | $11 | $134 |
| 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. |
65 | $10 | $171 |
| 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. |
65 | $91 | $312 |
| 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. |
48 | $74 | $273 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
34 | $48 | $1,392 |
| 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. |
33 | $120 | $408 |
| 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. |
31 | $62 | $1,392 |
| CT scan of abdominal and pelvic blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the abdomen and pelvis. |
25 | $191 | $1,838 |
| 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. |
24 | $164 | $825 |
| Arterial thrombectomy, chest, neck, or brain A procedure to remove a blood clot and part of an artery in the chest, neck, or brain. |
19 | $858 | $4,390 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
18 | $61 | $651 |
| Groin artery stent insertion, initial vessel A procedure to place a stent in the initial artery of the groin to keep it open and maintain blood flow. |
16 | $346 | $19,486 |
| Pre-op ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow for hemodialysis access An ultrasound exam to assess blood flow in the arteries and veins on both sides of the body before surgery for hemodialysis access. |
16 | $166 | $854 |
| 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. |
15 | $14 | $605 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, one side An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels on one side of the head and neck. |
15 | $87 | $504 |
| CT scan of neck blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses dye to visualize the blood vessels in the neck. This imaging test helps examine the structure and flow within the neck's vascular system. |
14 | $68 | $1,319 |
| 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. |
13 | $169 | $3,210 |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves replacing an existing tunneled central venous catheter with a new one. The new tube is inserted through the same tunnel under the skin to maintain vascular access. |
13 | $127 | $3,146 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
13 | $495 | $2,576 |
| CT scan of head blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the head. |
13 | $97 | $1,319 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
12 | $92 | $599 |
| Groin artery exposure for graft delivery Surgical exposure of the artery in the groin area to allow for the placement or delivery of a graft. |
11 | $128 | $829 |
| 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. |
11 | $84 | $490 |
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.
4.0% high complexity
89.1% medium
6.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,206
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,458/year across 7 years
Top 11% in GA for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
553
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
$15,163 (88.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,043 (11.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,541
2023
$1,306
2022
$2,734
2021
$2,940
2020
$898
2019
$4,581
2018
$2,206
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Endologix LLC
$655
Abbott Laboratories
$454
Boston Scientific Corporation
$391
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$305
Penumbra, Inc.
$164
Medtronic, Inc.
$105
PolyNovo North America LLC
$95
Imperative Care, Inc
$94
Terumo Medical Corporation
$48
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$34
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$26
Inari Medical, Inc.
$25
ConvaTec Inc.
$25
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$22
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$22
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$22
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$21
Baxter Healthcare
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 59.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$3,423
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,405
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$2,276
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,335
Endologix, Inc.
$1,170
Endologix LLC
$1,085
Abbott Laboratories
$598
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$534
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$431
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$323
Endologix, LLC
$292
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$215
Penumbra, Inc.
$199
Avanos Medical
$150
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$148
EKOS Corporation
$137
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$126
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$122
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$116
Cook Medical LLC
$114
PolyNovo North America LLC
$95
Imperative Care, Inc
$94
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$81
Terumo Medical Corporation
$66
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$57
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$56
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$52
GE Healthcare
$50
Baxter Healthcare
$50
Stryker Corporation
$47
PFIZER INC.
$38
Inari Medical, Inc.
$38
Amgen Inc.
$31
Artivion, Inc.
$31
Biom'Up France SAS
$30
CVRx, Inc.
$29
Medline Industries, Inc.
$28
ConvaTec Inc.
$25
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$22
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$22
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$22
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$16
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Top 3 companies account for 52.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
2ND GEN CENTRIMAG PRIMARY CONSOLE · ABRE · ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · AFX · AFX2 Bifurcated Endograft System · AMPLATZER · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AZUR · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · Abre · AlphaVac · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · AngioJet Ultra 5000A · AngioVac · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · C3 Delivery System · CAPRI CORPECTOMY CAGE SYSTEM · CHANTIX · CHOCOLATE PTA BALLOON CATHETER · CLEVIPREX · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · COVERA · Chameleon · ClosureFast · Clot Management · Concerto · Concerto Versa · Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Dryseal Flex Sheath · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · ELUVIA · EMBOSHIELD NAV6 · ENDOCROSS Device · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · ESPRIT · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Ellipsys · Endurant · FLOSEAL · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL BALLOONS · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL - BALLOONS · GENERAL THROMBECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE DRYSEAL FLEX Introducer Sheath · GORE DRYSEAL Sheath · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Stent Graft · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · General - Vascular Intervention · Gladiator Elite · HAWKONE · HYDRO LEMAITRE VALVULOTOME · HawkOne · HemoBlast Bellows · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · IGT D Peripheral · IGT_D Peripheral · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IN.PACT AV · IN.PACT Admiral · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Peripheral · Indigo System · Integra · JETSTREAM SC · LUTONIX · MESA SPINAL SYSTEM · NANOCROSS ELITE · NAVICROSS · NITREX · NOVOSORB BTM · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · Ovation · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · PRODIGY CATHETER · Penumbra System · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RESTOREFLO · Ranger · Repatha · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SPIDERFX · SUPERA · SYMPHONY CATHETER · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · SilverHawk · Supera peripheral stent system · TIGRIS Stent · TRAILBLAZER · TURBOHAWK · Torus Stent Graft System · Trilogy 100 · Turbo-Power · ULTRAVERSE · VENASEAL · VENOVO · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Vascular · XARELTO · ZILVER VENA · ZONTIVITY · Zilver PTX · Zilver Vena
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 (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
57
Per 100K population
36.4
County median income
$50,747
Nearest hospital
ATRIUM HEALTH NAVICENT THE MEDICAL CENTER
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. Chapman is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of GA peers, with 18 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. Chapman experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chapman performed 4,450 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Chapman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chapman received a total of $17,206 from 44 companies across 553 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. Chapman's costs compare to other surgerists in Macon?
Dr. Chapman's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Chapman) 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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