Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Raymond Bedgood, D.O.
Gastroenterology · 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Bedgood from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bedgood
Dr. Raymond Bedgood is a gastroenterology specialist in Macon, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bedgood performed 6,815 Medicare services across 4,292 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bedgood received a total of $15,941 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 565 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Bedgood 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 1% volume in GA
$15,941 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,815
Medicare services
Top 1% in GA for gastroenterology
4,292
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~341 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
2,175 | $49 | $200 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
1,632 | $34 | $160 |
| Special stain test for organisms A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results. |
671 | $79 | $293 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
405 | $71 | $295 |
| 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. |
318 | $61 | $216 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination. |
209 | $59 | $259 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
186 | $49 | $1,055 |
| 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. |
166 | $87 | $314 |
| Special tissue stain and interpretation A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings. |
146 | $56 | $210 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
125 | $197 | $1,281 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to insert a guide wire into the esophagus, followed by dilation to widen the esophageal passage. |
93 | $109 | $1,104 |
| 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. |
79 | $66 | $311 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
73 | $35 | $146 |
| 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. |
68 | $29 | $123 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
68 | $173 | $950 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
59 | $55 | $255 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
48 | $133 | $951 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
46 | $124 | $1,215 |
| 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. |
41 | $34 | $153 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
39 | $38 | $117 |
| 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. |
37 | $60 | $215 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
33 | $174 | $952 |
| 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. |
28 | $113 | $478 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
21 | $38 | $130 |
| 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. |
20 | $99 | $409 |
| 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. |
17 | $124 | $600 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
12 | $92 | $797 |
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 ↗$15,941
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,277/year across 7 years
Top 8% in GA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
52
Companies
565
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
$14,368 (90.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,573 (9.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,882
2023
$2,766
2022
$2,213
2021
$1,601
2020
$1,024
2019
$1,431
2018
$2,023
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,088
Medtronic, Inc.
$948
ABBVIE INC.
$877
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$270
GENZYME CORPORATION
$243
Lilly USA, LLC
$238
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$212
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$118
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$109
PFIZER INC.
$102
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$86
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$78
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$73
Ardelyx, Inc.
$72
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$53
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$51
Boston Scientific Corporation
$44
QOL Medical, LLC
$42
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Celgene Corporation
$38
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$37
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
VIVUS LLC
$17
Organon Llc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 59.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie Inc.
$1,810
ABBVIE INC.
$1,634
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,253
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,240
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,102
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,088
AbbVie, Inc.
$750
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$696
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$589
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$460
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$440
PFIZER INC.
$421
GENZYME CORPORATION
$418
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$347
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$307
Ardelyx, Inc.
$284
Boston Scientific Corporation
$242
Lilly USA, LLC
$238
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$213
Shire North American Group Inc
$200
Celgene Corporation
$195
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$177
QOL Medical, LLC
$143
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$132
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$130
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$128
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$125
UCB, Inc.
$113
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$112
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$87
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$85
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$78
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$73
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$68
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$68
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$67
Allergan Inc.
$61
VIVUS LLC
$57
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Allergan, Inc.
$46
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$37
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$33
Organon LLC
$21
GI Supply, Inc.
$20
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$17
Organon Llc
$17
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$15
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$13
Romark Laboratories, LC
$12
INTRA-SANA LABORATORIES
$11
THD AMERICA, INC.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 29.5% of all-time 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 (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for gastroenterology in GA.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
20
Per 100K population
12.8
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. Bedgood is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% 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. Bedgood experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bedgood performed 2,175 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 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. Bedgood receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bedgood received a total of $15,941 from 52 companies across 565 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. Bedgood's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Macon?
Dr. Bedgood's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Bedgood) 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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