Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Terry Ham, MD
Internal Medicine · Perry, 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. Ham 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. Ham
Dr. Terry Ham is an internal medicine specialist in Perry, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ham performed 4,393 Medicare services across 2,802 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ham received a total of $6,640 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 418 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Ham 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in GA
$6,640 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,393
Medicare services
Top 8% in GA for internal medicine
2,802
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~220 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. |
1,403 | $75 | $270 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
656 | $117 | $342 |
| 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. |
299 | $48 | $183 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
219 | $34 | $158 |
| 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. |
189 | $33 | $192 |
| 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. |
187 | $6 | $59 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
165 | $16 | $28 |
| 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. |
140 | $9 | $76 |
| 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. |
121 | $151 | $512 |
| 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. |
103 | $12 | $36 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
94 | $0 | $0 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
87 | $57 | $181 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
81 | $3 | $10 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
78 | $30 | $76 |
| 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. |
77 | $46 | $107 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
75 | $35 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
72 | $75 | $166 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
59 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
57 | $2 | $15 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
55 | $16 | $18 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
31 | $59 | $182 |
| 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. |
30 | $150 | $496 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
29 | $5 | $51 |
| 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. |
24 | $99 | $347 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
18 | $94 | $551 |
| 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. |
17 | $119 | $362 |
| 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. |
15 | $8 | $58 |
| 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. |
12 | $65 | $416 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
6.7% medium
92.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,640
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $949/year across 7 years
Top 12% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
418
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
$6,640 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,279
2023
$1,319
2022
$854
2021
$862
2020
$854
2019
$654
2018
$818
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$230
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$189
Novo Nordisk Inc
$151
Lilly USA, LLC
$102
Amgen Inc.
$99
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
ABBVIE INC.
$43
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$42
Abbott Laboratories
$39
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$38
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$37
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$36
Exact Sciences Corporation
$33
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$28
Grifols USA, LLC
$28
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$23
Dexcom, Inc.
$22
Medtronic, Inc.
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 44.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$748
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$650
Lilly USA, LLC
$646
Amgen Inc.
$478
PFIZER INC.
$462
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$408
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$402
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$342
Bausch Health US, LLC
$267
ABBVIE INC.
$258
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$218
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$141
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$141
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$120
AbbVie Inc.
$113
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$112
Abbott Laboratories
$83
Dexcom, Inc.
$67
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$65
Allergan, Inc.
$62
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$56
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$55
Grifols USA, LLC
$51
Exact Sciences Corporation
$51
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$46
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$45
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$45
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$39
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$37
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$36
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$28
Medtronic, Inc.
$26
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$23
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$20
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
DEXCOM, INC.
$16
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Phadia US Inc.
$14
Allergan Inc.
$13
EISAI INC.
$13
Genentech USA, Inc.
$13
Eisai Inc.
$13
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 30.8% 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.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
54
Per 100K population
32.4
County median income
$80,743
Nearest hospital
EMORY HOUSTON HOSPITAL WARNER ROBINS
15.3 mi
15.3 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. Ham is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of GA peers, with 20 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. Ham experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ham performed 1,403 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. Ham receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ham received a total of $6,640 from 49 companies across 418 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. Ham's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Perry?
Dr. Ham's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Ham) 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.
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