Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Wilson, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Rock Spring, 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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Wilson 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. Wilson
Dr. Michael Wilson is an internal medicine specialist in Rock Spring, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wilson performed 1,999 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wilson received a total of $5,020 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 196 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. Wilson 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 19% volume in GA
$5,020 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,999
Medicare services
Top 19% in GA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$46
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
422 | $115 | $250 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
255 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
188 | $3 | $8 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
134 | $3 | $10 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
118 | $71 | $150 |
| 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. |
107 | $10 | $50 |
| 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. |
102 | $0 | $40 |
| 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. |
99 | $50 | $200 |
| Home visit, established patient, high complexity A home visit for an established patient involving high-level medical decision making, lasting at least 60 minutes. |
89 | $139 | $300 |
| 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. |
83 | $86 | $225 |
| 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. |
76 | $26 | $125 |
| 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. |
74 | $9 | $50 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
67 | $0 | $20 |
| 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. |
66 | $36 | $150 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, more than 10 minutes Intensive counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use, lasting more than 10 minutes. |
40 | $26 | $50 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
28 | $9 | $30 |
| Telephone or internet consultation, 21-30 minutes A remote assessment conducted by a consulting physician via telephone or internet, including verbal discussion and a written report, lasting 21 to 30 minutes. |
20 | $39 | $150 |
| 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 | $7 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
13 | $11 | $40 |
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 ↗$5,020
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $717/year across 7 years
Top 16% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
196
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
$91
2023
$546
2022
$715
2021
$1,011
2020
$968
2019
$855
2018
$836
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$33
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$28
Lilly USA, LLC
$16
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 85.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$992
Lilly USA, LLC
$548
Novo Nordisk Inc
$457
Radius Health, Inc.
$259
AbbVie Inc.
$257
ABBVIE INC.
$255
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$247
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$230
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$183
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$159
Amgen Inc.
$143
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$138
PFIZER INC.
$136
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$134
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$122
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$95
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$93
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$91
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$89
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$77
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$58
Abbott Laboratories
$52
Terumo Medical Corporation
$45
Eisai Inc.
$25
Dexcom, Inc.
$22
Valeritas, Inc.
$22
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
Allergan Inc.
$19
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Biogen, Inc.
$11
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 39.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · AIRSUPRA · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · APTIOM · Aduhelm · Aimovig · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · COLOGUARD · DUZALLO · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FORTEO · FreeStyle Libre · GEMTESA · JARDIANCE · LUCEMYRA · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Minimed 670G System · NEXLETOL · Navicross · Ozempic · PREMARIN · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STEGLATRO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Tymlos · UBRELVY · UTIBRON NEOHALER · V-GO · VERQUVO · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Victoza · XARELTO · XIFAXAN
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
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
273
County median income
$55,887
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL- GEORGIA
9.1 mi
9.1 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. Wilson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in GA), with 21 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. Wilson experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wilson performed 422 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 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. Wilson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wilson received a total of $5,020 from 32 companies across 196 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. Wilson's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Rock Spring?
Dr. Wilson'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. Wilson) 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 →
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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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