Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Donald Cobb, MD
Internal Medicine · Richmond Hill, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Cobb
Dr. Donald Cobb is an internal medicine specialist in Richmond Hill, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cobb performed 4,700 Medicare services across 2,516 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cobb received a total of $2,614 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 173 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. Cobb 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 7% volume in GA
$2,614 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,700
Medicare services
Top 7% in GA for internal medicine
2,516
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~235 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. |
600 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
432 | $78 | $270 |
| 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. |
323 | $9 | $76 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
317 | $8 | $18 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
235 | $10 | $43 |
| 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. |
203 | $2 | $9 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
200 | $7 | $32 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
194 | $13 | $55 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
178 | $1 | $5 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
161 | $16 | $69 |
| 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. |
148 | $0 | $3 |
| Annual depression screening | 126 | $17 | $54 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
125 | $120 | $342 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
122 | $79 | $432 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
122 | $119 | $659 |
| 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. |
107 | $10 | $58 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
84 | $9 | $40 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 73 | $18 | $75 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
71 | $36 | $158 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
70 | $74 | $374 |
| 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. |
64 | $35 | $192 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
57 | $6 | $24 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
57 | $5 | $21 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
56 | $30 | $76 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
56 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
52 | $70 | $163 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
31 | $37 | $183 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
29 | $6 | $57 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
28 | $53 | $332 |
| Iron level test | 28 | $6 | $26 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
28 | $9 | $36 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
27 | $25 | $106 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
27 | $18 | $109 |
| 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. |
27 | $60 | $183 |
| Liver stiffness measurement A non-invasive test that uses ultrasound or similar technology to measure the stiffness of liver tissue. This measurement helps assess the degree of liver fibrosis or scarring. |
24 | $23 | $109 |
| 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. |
24 | $137 | $362 |
| 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. |
23 | $3 | $16 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
21 | $29 | $121 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
20 | $72 | $306 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
20 | $38 | $139 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
20 | $33 | $128 |
| 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. |
19 | $34 | $110 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
17 | $14 | $62 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
17 | $29 | $76 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
14 | $75 | $407 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
12 | $131 | $234 |
| 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. |
11 | $144 | $496 |
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 ↗$2,614
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $373/year across 7 years
Top 26% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
173
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
$2,614 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$883
2023
$410
2022
$321
2021
$271
2020
$263
2019
$177
2018
$289
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$239
Lilly USA, LLC
$123
ABBVIE INC.
$82
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$74
Amgen Inc.
$53
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$33
Dexcom, Inc.
$32
PFIZER INC.
$22
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$22
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$18
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Exact Sciences Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 50.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$611
Lilly USA, LLC
$285
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$225
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$158
Amgen Inc.
$157
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$138
ABBVIE INC.
$111
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$102
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$94
AbbVie Inc.
$93
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$92
PFIZER INC.
$89
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$60
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
Genentech USA, Inc.
$47
Dexcom, Inc.
$32
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$30
Exact Sciences Corporation
$29
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$29
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$27
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$23
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$22
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$18
Eisai Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 42.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · APTIOM · AREXVY · Aimovig · BREZTRI · CAPLYTA · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · EUCRISA · EVENITY · FARXIGA · GARDASIL · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · NEXLETOL · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · OFEV · Otezla · Ozempic · PREMARIN · Prolia · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SPRAVATO · Saxenda · TRULICITY · Tresiba · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Veozah · Wegovy · XARELTO · Xofluza · ZEPBOUND
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
188
Per 100K population
402.7
County median income
$94,234
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL - SAVANNAH
9.5 mi
9.5 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. Cobb is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Cobb experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cobb performed 600 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. Cobb receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cobb received a total of $2,614 from 28 companies across 173 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. Cobb's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Richmond Hill?
Dr. Cobb's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Cobb) 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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