Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Harris, MD
Family Medicine · Ringgold, 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. Harris 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. Harris
Dr. John Harris is a family medicine specialist in Ringgold, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Harris performed 1,738 Medicare services across 1,265 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Harris received a total of $4,962 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 288 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. Harris 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 21% volume in GA
$4,962 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,738
Medicare services
Top 21% in GA for family medicine
1,265
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~87 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. |
392 | $76 | $221 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
148 | $10 | $28 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
105 | $123 | $239 |
| 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. |
95 | $51 | $152 |
| 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. |
89 | $8 | $23 |
| 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. |
89 | $8 | $51 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
76 | $13 | $40 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
73 | $3 | $7 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
66 | $1 | $4 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
61 | $76 | $199 |
| Annual depression screening | 61 | $17 | $38 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
60 | $6 | $7 |
| 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 | $29 | $37 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
43 | $37 | $134 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
30 | $1 | $4 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
29 | $33 | $115 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
24 | $50 | $150 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
24 | $29 | $37 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
23 | $3 | $7 |
| 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. |
23 | $203 | $480 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
22 | $25 | $84 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
21 | $147 | $326 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
17 | $10 | $71 |
| 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. |
17 | $9 | $32 |
| 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. |
16 | $283 | $577 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
16 | $52 | $173 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
15 | $8 | $20 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
14 | $5 | $6 |
| Influenza virus nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid technology to detect multiple types of influenza virus. |
14 | $87 | $287 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
12 | $11 | $39 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
11 | $19 | $45 |
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 ↗$4,962
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $709/year across 7 years
Top 14% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
52
Companies
288
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
$4,962 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$767
2023
$734
2022
$706
2021
$709
2020
$893
2019
$548
2018
$604
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$146
Dexcom, Inc.
$91
Amgen Inc.
$83
PFIZER INC.
$68
Novo Nordisk Inc
$63
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$51
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$41
Exact Sciences Corporation
$40
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$36
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$35
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$29
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$20
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$18
Lilly USA, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 41.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$489
Novo Nordisk Inc
$427
ABBVIE INC.
$326
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$324
Amgen Inc.
$314
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$243
PFIZER INC.
$225
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$219
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$197
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$181
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$167
Lilly USA, LLC
$144
Tris Pharma Inc
$111
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$100
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$95
AbbVie Inc.
$91
Dexcom, Inc.
$91
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$88
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$80
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$67
Valeritas, Inc.
$63
MannKind Corporation
$59
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$56
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$56
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Exact Sciences Corporation
$53
Allergan, Inc.
$53
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$51
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$41
Linvatec Corporation
$38
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$30
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
Shire North American Group Inc
$26
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$25
Boston Scientific Corporation
$24
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$20
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$18
Bioventus LLC
$18
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$18
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Avanos Medical
$16
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$16
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$14
AbbVie, Inc.
$14
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$12
Allergan Inc.
$11
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 25.0% 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
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
266
Per 100K population
389.1
County median income
$72,425
Nearest hospital
CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL- GEORGIA
6.7 mi
6.7 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. Harris is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% 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. Harris experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Harris performed 392 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. Harris receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Harris received a total of $4,962 from 52 companies across 288 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. Harris's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Ringgold?
Dr. Harris's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Harris) 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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