Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Cornwell, MD
Family Medicine · Ringgold, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cornwell
Dr. William Cornwell is a family medicine specialist in Ringgold, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cornwell performed 1,297 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cornwell received a total of $10,990 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 721 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Cornwell 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 27% volume in GA
$10,990 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,297
Medicare services
Top 27% in GA for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
308 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
278 | $8 | $39 |
| 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. |
257 | $2 | $15 |
| 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. |
256 | $74 | $265 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
58 | $123 | $222 |
| 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. |
31 | $14 | $37 |
| 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. |
23 | $65 | $187 |
| 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. |
22 | $282 | $375 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
22 | $29 | $32 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
22 | $29 | $32 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
20 | $76 | $81 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,990
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,570/year across 7 years
Top 4% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
61
Companies
721
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$153
2023
$1,439
2022
$1,900
2021
$2,156
2020
$1,250
2019
$1,966
2018
$2,126
Payments by company (2024)
Abbott Laboratories
$131
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$23
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,035
Amgen Inc.
$996
PFIZER INC.
$890
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$676
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$632
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$603
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$566
Abbott Laboratories
$441
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$414
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$404
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$394
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$376
Lilly USA, LLC
$359
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$274
AbbVie Inc.
$214
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$176
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$161
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$160
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$132
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$122
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$118
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$117
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$112
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$106
Allergan Inc.
$100
ABBVIE INC.
$98
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$95
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$86
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$77
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$76
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$70
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$62
Radius Health, Inc.
$61
Nevro Corp.
$58
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$57
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$45
Allergan, Inc.
$43
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$43
Shire North American Group Inc
$43
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$33
Dexcom, Inc.
$29
DEXCOM, INC.
$27
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$25
Genentech USA, Inc.
$25
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$24
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$23
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$21
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$19
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$17
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$16
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Eisai Inc.
$15
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$15
Insulet Corporation
$15
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$14
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$13
Almatica Pharma LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 26.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
266
County median income
$72,425
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL- GEORGIA
6.7 mi
6.7 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Cornwell is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in GA), 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. Cornwell experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cornwell performed 308 blood draw (venipuncture) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Cornwell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cornwell received a total of $10,990 from 61 companies across 721 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Cornwell's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Ringgold?
Dr. Cornwell's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Cornwell) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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