Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stephanie Chandler, CRNP
Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist · Mcdonough, 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. Chandler 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. Chandler
Dr. Stephanie Chandler is a family health clinical nurse specialist in Mcdonough, GA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chandler performed 1,616 Medicare services across 1,123 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chandler received a total of $900 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 54 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family health clinical nurse specialist. 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. Chandler 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 20% volume in GA
$900 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,616
Medicare services
Top 20% in GA for family health clinical nurse specialist
1,123
Unique beneficiaries
$18
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~147 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
211 | $9 | $73 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
166 | $0 | $2 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
123 | $0 | $10 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
92 | $8 | $36 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
92 | $8 | $27 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
87 | $2 | $8 |
| 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. |
83 | $68 | $220 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
83 | $0 | $63 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
80 | $16 | $39 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
78 | $10 | $35 |
| 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. |
61 | $100 | $298 |
| 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. |
55 | $57 | $147 |
| Annual depression screening | 51 | $15 | $40 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
45 | $6 | $20 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
45 | $5 | $17 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
40 | $13 | $44 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
32 | $16 | $67 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
27 | $10 | $34 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
24 | $41 | $100 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
18 | $20 | $158 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
17 | $35 | $100 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
16 | $15 | $57 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
14 | $5 | $49 |
| 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. |
14 | $52 | $218 |
| Budesonide inhalation solution, up to 0.5 mg Administration of FDA-approved budesonide inhalation solution via durable medical equipment in a unit dose form containing up to 0.5 mg. |
14 | $1 | $11 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
13 | $29 | $110 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
13 | $16 | $39 |
| Respiratory virus test for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and RSV A laboratory test that detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in an upper respiratory specimen. |
11 | $140 | $300 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
11 | $2 | $4 |
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.
0.7% high complexity
36.1% medium
63.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$900
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $225/year across 4 years
Top 47% in GA for family health clinical nurse specialist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
54
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
$900 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$288
2023
$232
2022
$219
2021
$161
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$90
ABBVIE INC.
$62
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$32
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$24
Eisai Inc.
$23
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$23
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$18
PFIZER INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 63.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$206
Novo Nordisk Inc
$127
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$75
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
Lilly USA, LLC
$60
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Eisai Inc.
$46
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$32
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$26
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$24
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$23
OptiNose US, Inc.
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$18
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$18
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$17
PFIZER INC.
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Exact Sciences Corporation
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$13
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 45.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · AIMOVIG · AirDuo Digihaler · BREZTRI · Cologuard Collection Kit · Exparel · FARXIGA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Lenvima · MOUNJARO · NUCALA · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · QULIPTA · Rybelsus · TRULICITY · TZIELD · VRAYLAR · XIFAXAN · Xhance · Xofluza
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family health clinical nurse specialists within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
2.0
County median income
$81,612
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT HENRY HOSPITAL
7.2 mi
7.2 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. Chandler is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Chandler experienced with drug injection, under skin or into muscle?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chandler performed 211 drug injection, under skin or into muscle 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. Chandler receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chandler received a total of $900 from 21 companies across 54 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. Chandler's costs compare to other family health clinical nurse specialists in Mcdonough?
Dr. Chandler's average Medicare payment per service is $18. 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. Chandler) 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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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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