Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Edward Hoffman, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Richmond Hill, 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. Hoffman 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. Hoffman
Dr. Edward Hoffman is an internal medicine specialist in Richmond Hill, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hoffman performed 5,161 Medicare services across 2,707 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hoffman received a total of $5,785 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 372 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. Hoffman 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 6% volume in GA
$5,785 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,161
Medicare services
Top 6% in GA for internal medicine
2,707
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~258 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. |
857 | $82 | $270 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
632 | $8 | $18 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
456 | $8 | $35 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
349 | $13 | $55 |
| 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. |
295 | $7 | $32 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 293 | $8 | $33 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
188 | $0 | $1 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
184 | $9 | $40 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
176 | $120 | $342 |
| 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. |
174 | $9 | $58 |
| Annual depression screening | 170 | $17 | $54 |
| 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. |
131 | $6 | $24 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
131 | $5 | $21 |
| 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. |
120 | $0 | $3 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
117 | $16 | $69 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
116 | $9 | $37 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
68 | $16 | $49 |
| 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. |
63 | $9 | $78 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
55 | $37 | $158 |
| 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. |
54 | $54 | $183 |
| 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. |
53 | $123 | $362 |
| 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 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
52 | $30 | $76 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
49 | $19 | $75 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
48 | $35 | $128 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
46 | $4 | $18 |
| Urinalysis, microscopic examination A laboratory test that examines a urine sample under a microscope to check for cells, crystals, bacteria, or other substances. |
43 | $3 | $12 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
33 | $31 | $76 |
| 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. |
29 | $36 | $110 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
28 | $3 | $11 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
19 | $283 | $662 |
| 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. |
18 | $4 | $13 |
| 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. |
17 | $94 | $416 |
| 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. |
17 | $14 | $35 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 16 | $18 | $75 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
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 ↗$5,785
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $826/year across 7 years
Top 14% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
372
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
$5,785 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,154
2023
$1,202
2022
$613
2021
$375
2020
$391
2019
$802
2018
$1,248
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$220
Lilly USA, LLC
$171
ABBVIE INC.
$163
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$88
PFIZER INC.
$87
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$49
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$40
Amgen Inc.
$39
Dexcom, Inc.
$33
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Exact Sciences Corporation
$27
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 48.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,266
PFIZER INC.
$540
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$457
Lilly USA, LLC
$428
ABBVIE INC.
$393
Amgen Inc.
$311
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$269
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$226
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$206
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$191
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$144
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$142
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$131
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$118
Dexcom, Inc.
$86
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$66
Eisai Inc.
$56
Genentech USA, Inc.
$53
AbbVie Inc.
$52
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$50
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$47
Bausch Health US, LLC
$45
Exact Sciences Corporation
$41
Allergan Inc.
$38
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$33
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$31
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$29
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$28
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$27
Allergan, Inc.
$25
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$23
DEXCOM, INC.
$22
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$18
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Lundbeck LLC
$14
Shire North American Group Inc
$14
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 39.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · ANORO · APLENZIN · AREXVY · Aimovig · BREZTRI · BYSTOLIC · Belviq · CHANTIX · CONTRAVE · Cologuard Collection Kit · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · DUZALLO · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FASENRA · GARDASIL · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LYRICA · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · NEXLETOL · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · OFEV · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PREMARIN · PREVNAR 20 · PROCLAIM · Prolia · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPRAVATO · SUNOSI · SYMBICORT · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TOVIAZ · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Trintellix · UBRELVY · VESICARE · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · 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. Hoffman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% 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. Hoffman experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hoffman performed 857 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. Hoffman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hoffman received a total of $5,785 from 43 companies across 372 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. Hoffman's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Richmond Hill?
Dr. Hoffman's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Hoffman) 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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