Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bryan Stringham, D.O.

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · Marietta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
80 LACY ST NW, Marietta, GA 30060
7704270368
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1801052071 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Stringham

Dr. Bryan Stringham is an otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery physician in Marietta, GA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stringham performed 2,705 Medicare services across 925 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stringham received a total of $4,553 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 118 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery physician. 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. Stringham 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 6% volume in GA $4,553 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,705
Medicare services
Top 6% in GA for otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery physician
925
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~159 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
Allergy skin test
A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens.
1,320 $3 $19
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.
362 $65 $202
Allergy immunotherapy preparation
A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens.
200 $10 $36
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.
168 $78 $300
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections
A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections.
160 $9 $79
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.
109 $95 $298
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
108 $28 $223
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
72 $134 $593
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
43 $94 $322
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 $118 $457
CT scan of face, without contrast
A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye.
22 $103 $986
Middle ear function test
A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning.
14 $12 $40
Impacted earwax removal by physician
Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing.
13 $36 $223
Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation
A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function.
12 $32 $127
Balance testing with recording
A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing.
12 $86 $335
Vestibular function test using rotating chair
This test evaluates eye movement and balance function by having the patient sit in a rotating chair. It helps assess how the inner ear and brain coordinate to maintain stability.
12 $101 $363
Use of electrodes during balance testing
Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment.
12 $8 $30
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech.
12 $27 $104
Auditory brainstem response test
A test that measures how the brain responds to sound to help diagnose nervous system disorders. The results are interpreted and reported by a medical professional.
12 $67 $262
VEMP testing of inner ear nerve branches
This test evaluates the function of the upper and lower branches of the inner ear nerve. It includes the performance of the test along with interpretation and a written report.
11 $105 $302
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 ↗
$4,553
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $650/year across 7 years
Top 6% in GA for otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
118
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
$4,500 (98.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$53 (1.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,561
2023
$561
2022
$406
2021
$318
2020
$182
2019
$253
2018
$272

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$1,930
GENZYME CORPORATION
$409
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$65
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$53
Optinose US, Inc.
$51
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$36
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$16
Top 3 companies account for 93.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$1,955
GENZYME CORPORATION
$739
OptiNose US, Inc.
$323
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$253
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$228
Acclarent, Inc
$201
Optinose US, Inc.
$191
Stryker Corporation
$183
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$179
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$53
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$50
kaleo, Inc.
$38
Medtronic, Inc.
$35
Fortovia Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
Oticon Medical, LLC
$22
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
Ethicon US, LLC
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Aerin Medical Inc.
$15
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 66.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
6 · AUVI-Q · Acclarent ENT Navigation System · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · NUCALA · PAZEO · PONTO BONE ANCHORED HEARING SYSTEM · PROPEL · Ryaltris · SINUVA · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · Seglentis · Sinuva · TULA System · TruDi NAV Cable · VIVAER STYLUS · Vivaer RF Stylus · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery physician in GA.

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Geographic Context

Otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery physicians within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
1.4
County median income
$98,712
Nearest hospital
WELLSTAR KENNESTONE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Stringham is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of GA peers, with 17 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. Stringham experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stringham performed 1,320 allergy skin test 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. Stringham receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stringham received a total of $4,553 from 20 companies across 118 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. Stringham's costs compare to other otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery physicians in Marietta?
Dr. Stringham's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Stringham) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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