Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Micah Blackmon, MD

Urology Physician · Newnan, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
775 POPLAR RD, Newnan, GA 30265
7704004630
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1588876411 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Blackmon

Dr. Micah Blackmon is an urology physician in Newnan, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Blackmon performed 2,074 Medicare services across 1,679 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Blackmon received a total of $14,466 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 220 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. 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. Blackmon 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 41% volume in GA $14,466 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,074
Medicare services
Top 41% in GA for urology physician
1,679
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~109 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
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.
677 $86 $370
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.
552 $2 $9
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.
279 $57 $253
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
134 $6 $59
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
108 $162 $652
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.
89 $98 $561
Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination
A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
55 $4 $14
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
37 $38 $135
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.
30 $127 $496
Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery
This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding.
21 $548 $2,590
Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope
A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder.
19 $73 $900
Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator
A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach.
18 $75 $1,004
Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder
A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item.
16 $226 $929
Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion
A procedure to place an electrode in the sacral area for nerve stimulation therapy.
15 $507 $2,516
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
13 $101 $468
Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion
A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves.
11 $821 $7,716
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.
1.7% high complexity
6.5% medium
91.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$14,466
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,067/year across 7 years
Top 15% in GA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
220
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
$14,209 (98.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$257 (1.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,077
2023
$2,295
2022
$2,133
2021
$1,576
2020
$2,193
2019
$2,196
2018
$997

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Axonics, Inc.
$2,241
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$237
Teleflex LLC
$178
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$79
ABBVIE INC.
$65
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$54
Ambu Inc.
$42
Boston Scientific Corporation
$34
Olympus America Inc.
$32
Endo USA, Inc.
$22
Baxter Healthcare
$21
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Calyxo, Inc.
$20
Sagent Pharmaceuticals
$18
Photocure Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 86.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Axonics, Inc.
$5,970
NeoTract Inc.
$2,459
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,427
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$1,400
Coloplast Corp
$1,277
Teleflex LLC
$275
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$259
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$221
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$157
ABBVIE INC.
$92
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$88
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$80
Olympus America Inc.
$76
AbbVie Inc.
$76
Ambu Inc.
$58
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$49
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$44
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$41
Medtronic, Inc.
$40
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$38
Rochester Medical Corporation
$34
Wilmington Medical Supply, Inc.
$31
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$27
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Endo USA, Inc.
$22
Baxter Healthcare
$21
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Calyxo, Inc.
$20
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$20
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$18
Sagent Pharmaceuticals
$18
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$17
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Photocure Inc
$14
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
COLOPLAST CORP
$12
180 Medical, Inc.
$11
Retrophin, Inc.
$2
Top 3 companies account for 68.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · AMS 700 · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · AMS 700 CXR RTE Kit · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AQUAMANTYS · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · Bulkamid · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · CYSVIEW · Da Vinci Surgical System · GEMTESA · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENTLECATH · Glydo · INTERSTIM · INTERSTIM ICON · JELMYTO · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LithoVue · MYRBETRIQ · NOCDURNA · ORGOVYX · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PERCLOT · SPACEOAR · Soltive · Solyx SIS System · TITAN · Thiola · Titan · UROLIFT · UroLift · XIAFLEX · XIFIXAN · XTANDI · Xtandi · iTIND 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 →

Most payments (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Urology physicians within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
12.0
County median income
$94,142
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT NEWNAN HOSPITAL, INC
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. Blackmon is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of GA peers, 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. Blackmon experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Blackmon performed 677 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Blackmon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Blackmon received a total of $14,466 from 38 companies across 220 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. Blackmon's costs compare to other urology physicians in Newnan?
Dr. Blackmon's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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. Blackmon) 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 →