Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Cecil Bennett, MD
Family Medicine · Newnan, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Bennett 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. Bennett
Dr. Cecil Bennett is a family medicine specialist in Newnan, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bennett performed 7,149 Medicare services across 1,564 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bennett received a total of $1,792 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 98 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. Bennett 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in GA
$1,792 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,149
Medicare services
Top 3% in GA for family medicine
1,564
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~376 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
3,113 | $33 | $119 |
| 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. |
1,598 | $45 | $157 |
| 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. |
537 | $87 | $234 |
| 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. |
495 | $60 | $150 |
| 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. |
330 | $37 | $110 |
| 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. |
160 | $35 | $125 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
128 | $36 | $122 |
| 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. |
116 | $29 | $99 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
94 | $120 | $320 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
89 | $50 | $280 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
66 | $12 | $13 |
| 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. |
60 | $10 | $77 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
55 | $73 | $310 |
| 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. |
52 | $9 | $35 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
50 | $4 | $4 |
| 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. |
41 | $95 | $374 |
| 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. |
39 | $2 | $4 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
27 | $205 | $695 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
17 | $0 | $0 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
16 | $16 | $17 |
| 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. |
16 | $17 | $18 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
13 | $24 | $85 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
13 | $0 | $1 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
12 | $90 | $325 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
12 | $13 | $62 |
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 ↗$1,792
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $299/year across 6 years
Top 31% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
98
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
$1,792 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$508
2023
$451
2022
$355
2021
$387
2020
$68
2019
$23
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$89
Lilly USA, LLC
$70
PFIZER INC.
$60
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$35
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
ABBVIE INC.
$31
Exact Sciences Corporation
$28
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$22
ViiV Healthcare Company
$22
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$20
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$18
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$15
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$14
Amgen Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 43.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$315
Lilly USA, LLC
$237
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$168
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$113
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$82
PFIZER INC.
$79
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$75
Eisai Inc.
$73
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$62
Amgen Inc.
$59
Medtronic, Inc.
$51
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$36
AbbVie Inc.
$36
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$36
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$35
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$35
ABBVIE INC.
$31
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$31
Exact Sciences Corporation
$28
ViiV Healthcare Company
$22
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$20
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$20
Allergan, Inc.
$19
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
LINUS HEALTH, INC.
$15
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$13
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 40.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APRETUDE · Aimovig · CAPLYTA · CORE COGNITIVE EVALUATION · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dayvigo · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Livalo · MOUNJARO · NEXLETOL · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · Otezla · Ozempic · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SPRAVATO · TRADJENTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · VenaSeal · Veozah · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · YUPELRI
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 medicine physicians within 10 mi
145
Per 100K population
96.6
County median income
$94,142
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT NEWNAN HOSPITAL, INC
8.7 mi
8.7 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. Bennett is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Bennett experienced with chronic care management, additional 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bennett performed 3,113 chronic care management, additional 20 min/month 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. Bennett receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bennett received a total of $1,792 from 30 companies across 98 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. Bennett's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Newnan?
Dr. Bennett's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Bennett) 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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