Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shannon Barton
Family Medicine · Monticello, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Barton
Dr. Shannon Barton is a family medicine specialist in Monticello, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Barton performed 4,142 Medicare services across 1,582 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Barton received a total of $12,954 from 72 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 848 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Barton 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in GA
$12,954 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,142
Medicare services
Top 8% in GA for family medicine
1,582
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~197 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,481 | $0 | $30 |
| 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. |
834 | $80 | $292 |
| 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. |
386 | $0 | $7 |
| 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. |
346 | $9 | $32 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
196 | $118 | $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. |
194 | $56 | $206 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
91 | $31 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
90 | $69 | $122 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
74 | $1 | $18 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
50 | $30 | $50 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
47 | $151 | $376 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
43 | $46 | $131 |
| 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. |
41 | $2 | $5 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
35 | $3 | $12 |
| 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. |
29 | $10 | $34 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
28 | $260 | $450 |
| 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. |
25 | $38 | $128 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
24 | $145 | $467 |
| Annual depression screening | 21 | $16 | $43 |
| 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. |
20 | $20 | $79 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
19 | $154 | $377 |
| Health risk assessment administration and interpretation This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results. |
18 | $2 | $7 |
| Retinal imaging with remote physician review This procedure involves imaging the retina followed by a remote review of the images by a physician. |
14 | $14 | $71 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
13 | $121 | $228 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 13-valent | 12 | $232 | $429 |
| 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. |
11 | $61 | $376 |
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 ↗$12,954
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,851/year across 7 years
Top 3% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
72
Companies
848
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
$12,954 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,073
2023
$2,267
2022
$1,657
2021
$2,215
2020
$1,926
2019
$1,402
2018
$1,414
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Corium, LLC
$220
Lilly USA, LLC
$190
Novo Nordisk Inc
$170
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$156
Lundbeck LLC
$137
ABBVIE INC.
$134
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$134
PFIZER INC.
$102
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$101
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$86
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$81
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$68
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$62
Dexcom, Inc.
$57
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$52
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$51
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$46
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$46
Amgen Inc.
$43
Corcept Therapeutics
$39
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$27
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$15
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 27.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,428
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,018
Lilly USA, LLC
$916
Amgen Inc.
$739
Corium, LLC
$679
AbbVie Inc.
$640
PFIZER INC.
$614
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$527
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$498
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$388
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$301
ABBVIE INC.
$279
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$237
Allergan, Inc.
$235
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$234
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$221
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$212
Tris Pharma Inc
$208
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$198
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$196
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$187
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$183
Allergan Inc.
$183
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$154
Bausch Health US, LLC
$152
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$147
Lundbeck LLC
$137
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$127
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$121
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$120
Dexcom, Inc.
$113
Shire North American Group Inc
$106
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$100
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$85
Exact Sciences Corporation
$81
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$65
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$64
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$62
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$56
Corcept Therapeutics
$56
Abbott Laboratories
$52
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$51
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$47
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$46
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$45
ITI, Inc.
$42
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$41
Alkermes, Inc.
$32
Grifols USA, LLC
$31
Lupin Inc.
$29
Phadia US Inc.
$27
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$24
Retrophin, Inc.
$22
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$21
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$19
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$19
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$17
AbbVie, Inc.
$17
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$16
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$16
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$16
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$15
CeQur Corporation
$13
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$12
Genentech USA, Inc.
$12
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 26.0% 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
67
Per 100K population
436.6
County median income
$59,574
Nearest hospital
JASPER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Barton is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of GA peers, with 21 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. Barton experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Barton performed 1,481 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Barton receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Barton received a total of $12,954 from 72 companies across 848 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. Barton's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Monticello?
Dr. Barton's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Barton) 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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