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Dr. Joseph Poku, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Macon, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Poku
Dr. Joseph Poku is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Macon, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Poku performed 2,292 Medicare services across 1,777 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Poku received a total of $175,410 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 619 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. 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. Poku 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
▲ 2,292 Medicare services
$175,410 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,292
Medicare services
Bottom 25% in GA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,777
Unique beneficiaries
$87
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
400 | $10 | $160 |
| 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. |
388 | $60 | $175 |
| 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. |
367 | $86 | $225 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
209 | $52 | $230 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
209 | $32 | $150 |
| 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. |
92 | $76 | $400 |
| 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. |
79 | $10 | $500 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
64 | $33 | $150 |
| 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. |
52 | $71 | $360 |
| 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. |
39 | $721 | $20,000 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
38 | $232 | $6,225 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
34 | $61 | $2,000 |
| 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. |
31 | $106 | $275 |
| 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. |
29 | $132 | $490 |
| 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. |
21 | $374 | $5,000 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
19 | $62 | $300 |
| 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. |
19 | $51 | $320 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
18 | $19 | $625 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
18 | $137 | $2,200 |
| 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. |
18 | $134 | $250 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
17 | $55 | $2,550 |
| 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. |
17 | $60 | $170 |
| Heart rhythm ablation for ventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the lower chambers that causes rapid or irregular heartbeats. This is done using a catheter during an electrophysiologic evaluation. |
16 | $746 | $20,000 |
| 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. |
14 | $637 | $11,000 |
| 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. |
13 | $682 | $7,800 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
13 | $12 | $75 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
13 | $8 | $71 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
12 | $587 | $4,500 |
| 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. |
11 | $353 | $4,900 |
| Permanent leadless pacemaker insertion A small, self-contained pacemaker is placed directly into the heart without using wires. The procedure is guided by imaging to ensure correct positioning. |
11 | $346 | $5,600 |
| Insertion of catheter into left heart chamber through septum A procedure to place a tube into the left side of the heart by passing it through the wall separating the heart chambers. |
11 | $153 | $2,800 |
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.
26.9% high complexity
1.9% medium
71.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$175,410
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $25,059/year across 7 years
Top 3% in GA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
45
Companies
619
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
$138,599 (79.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$34,442 (19.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,369 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,354
2023
$19,045
2022
$15,539
2021
$5,292
2020
$14,754
2019
$69,353
2018
$47,074
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,538
Abbott Laboratories
$1,083
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$212
CVRx, Inc.
$164
Boston Scientific Corporation
$164
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$156
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$138
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$137
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$126
PFIZER INC.
$97
ABIOMED
$93
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$90
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$90
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$85
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
Penumbra, Inc.
$34
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$29
Novo Nordisk Inc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 65.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$112,768
BIOTRONIK INC.
$18,524
PFIZER INC.
$13,980
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$11,215
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,871
Abbott Laboratories
$2,979
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$2,899
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,552
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$797
Boston Scientific Corporation
$790
AtriCure, Inc.
$619
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$408
CVRx, Inc.
$379
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$367
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$316
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$312
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$274
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$260
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$253
Novo Nordisk Inc
$239
Amgen Inc.
$159
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$136
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$126
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$124
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$112
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$112
ABIOMED
$93
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$90
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$89
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$84
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$71
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$59
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$55
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$49
Lundbeck LLC
$46
MEDICOMP INC
$35
Penumbra, Inc.
$34
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$29
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$19
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$17
InfoBionic, Inc
$17
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$15
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 82.8% 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 →
The majority of payments (79%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in GA.
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
2.6
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. Poku is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Poku experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Poku performed 400 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Poku receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Poku received a total of $175,410 from 45 companies across 619 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. Poku's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Macon?
Dr. Poku's average Medicare payment per service is $87. 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. Poku) 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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