Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Margaret Holtz, M.D.

Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician · Marietta, GA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
Consulting-driven
677 CHURCH ST NE, Marietta, GA 30060
7707940477
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1477738300 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Holtz 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. Holtz

Dr. Margaret Holtz is a pediatric anesthesiology physician in Marietta, GA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Holtz performed 421 Medicare services across 416 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Holtz received a total of $696,418 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1062 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatric anesthesiology physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Holtz 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 14% volume in GA $696,418 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
421
Medicare services
Top 14% in GA for pediatric anesthesiology physician
416
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~23 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
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement
Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
95 $24 $79
Femoral nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid
An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into the femoral nerve in the thigh. This procedure delivers medication directly to the nerve.
85 $47 $360
Anesthesia for total knee replacement
Administration of anesthesia during a total knee joint replacement procedure.
76 $124 $1,927
Anesthesia for total hip replacement
Administration of anesthesia during a total hip replacement surgery. This code covers the anesthetic services provided for the procedure.
44 $147 $2,214
Abdominal wall pain injection with imaging guidance
An injection of local anesthetic is administered to control pain in the abdominal wall on both sides. The procedure is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement.
29 $54 $314
Anesthesia for total shoulder joint replacement
This procedure covers the administration of anesthesia during an open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement surgery.
20 $155 $2,361
Brachial plexus injection with anesthetic and/or steroid
An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into the brachial plexus nerve bundle in the arm.
18 $54 $423
Anesthesia for lower abdomen procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures performed on the lower abdomen.
15 $120 $2,038
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 15 $18 $287
Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone
Anesthesia services provided for a surgical procedure involving the upper two-thirds of the thigh bone.
13 $110 $1,679
Lower back and sciatic nerve injection
An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into the lower back and sciatic nerve. This procedure delivers medication directly to the nerve site.
11 $58 $386
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.
33.3% high complexity
60.1% medium
6.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$696,418
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $99,488/year across 7 years
Top 0% in GA for pediatric anesthesiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
1,062
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$406,220 (58.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$289,728 (41.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$471 (0.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$77,851
2023
$75,758
2022
$114,117
2021
$134,579
2020
$60,379
2019
$94,943
2018
$138,792

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$77,789
Medtronic, Inc.
$62
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$672,824
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$21,198
Pajunk Medical Systems, LP
$1,925
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc
$142
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$66
Medtronic, Inc.
$62
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$33
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$32
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$27
Covidien LP
$20
B. Braun Medical Inc.
$20
Mallinckrodt LLC
$18
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$11
Ambu Inc.
$7
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ATTUNE · BIS · BRIDION · CONTIPLEX · Caldolor · E-CATH PLUS ACC. TSUI · EV1000 Clinical Platform · EXPAREL · Exparel · FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE · FloTrac Sensor · HemoSphere · IOVERA SYSTEM · Iovera · Iovera System · MCGRATH MAC · OFIRMEV · SPRINT PNS System
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 (58%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for pediatric anesthesiology physician in GA.

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Geographic Context

Pediatric anesthesiology physicians within 10 mi
30
Per 100K population
3.9
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. Holtz is a cardiac surgery specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in GA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 0% 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. Holtz experienced with ultrasound guidance for needle placement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Holtz performed 95 ultrasound guidance for needle placement 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. Holtz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Holtz received a total of $696,418 from 15 companies across 1,062 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. Holtz's costs compare to other pediatric anesthesiology physicians in Marietta?
Dr. Holtz's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. Holtz) 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →