Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Huffman, MD
Internal Medicine · Moultrie, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Huffman
Dr. William Huffman is an internal medicine specialist in Moultrie, GA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Huffman performed 16,689 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Huffman received a total of $10,456 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 649 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Huffman 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 1% volume in GA
$10,456 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗16,689
Medicare services
Top 1% in GA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
3,671 | $0 | $12 |
| 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. |
1,978 | $9 | $43 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
1,781 | $6 | $89 |
| 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. |
1,692 | $82 | $320 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
1,197 | $35 | $77 |
| 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. |
1,098 | $33 | $140 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
961 | $1 | $9 |
| 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. |
952 | $0 | $19 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
687 | $13 | $58 |
| 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. |
572 | $29 | $77 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
560 | $42 | $53 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
411 | $9 | $31 |
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
408 | $0 | $52 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
255 | $120 | $130 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
126 | $3 | $16 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
111 | $49 | $130 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
67 | $16 | $26 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
59 | $13 | $42 |
| 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. |
40 | $6 | $18 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
25 | $4 | $11 |
| 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. |
20 | $94 | $509 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
18 | $14 | $17 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,456
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,494/year across 7 years
Top 7% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
649
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$694
2023
$922
2022
$1,562
2021
$1,806
2020
$1,562
2019
$1,739
2018
$2,172
Payments by company (2024)
Novo Nordisk Inc
$92
Dexcom, Inc.
$88
Lilly USA, LLC
$87
Amgen Inc.
$85
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$84
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$71
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$24
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$23
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Ardelyx, Inc.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$18
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Philips North America LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 38.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,525
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,218
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$962
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$889
Amgen Inc.
$663
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$523
PFIZER INC.
$484
Dexcom, Inc.
$455
Lilly USA, LLC
$429
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$329
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$323
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$241
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$163
DEXCOM, INC.
$152
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$151
AbbVie Inc.
$148
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$145
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$135
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$133
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$128
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$100
Abbott Laboratories
$81
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$80
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$78
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$68
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$59
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
AbbVie, Inc.
$53
Almatica Pharma LLC
$52
ABBVIE INC.
$51
Allergan Inc.
$49
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$48
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$47
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$45
Shire North American Group Inc
$44
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$42
Valeritas, Inc.
$33
Allergan, Inc.
$31
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$24
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$23
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Ardelyx, Inc.
$19
Exact Sciences Corporation
$19
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$19
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Corcept Therapeutics
$14
Philips North America LLC
$13
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 35.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
14
County median income
$49,691
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
COLQUITT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Huffman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in GA), 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. Huffman experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Huffman performed 3,671 dexamethasone injection (steroid) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Huffman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Huffman received a total of $10,456 from 51 companies across 649 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Huffman's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Moultrie?
Dr. Huffman's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Huffman) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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