Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Hale, MD
Neurology · Rome, 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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hale 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. Hale
Dr. David Hale is a neurology specialist in Rome, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hale performed 15,530 Medicare services across 2,098 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hale received a total of $8,459 from 67 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 449 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Hale 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in GA
$8,459 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗15,530
Medicare services
Top 7% in GA for neurology
2,098
Unique beneficiaries
$13
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~817 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
12,710 | $5 | $13 |
| Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote Remote monitoring of nerve and brain function during surgery, billed in 15-minute increments. |
468 | $24 | $60 |
| 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. |
464 | $84 | $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. |
328 | $59 | $107 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
250 | $8 | $15 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
123 | $14 | $65 |
| 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. |
120 | $106 | $242 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 90 | $150 | $303 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
80 | $15 | $70 |
| Limited needle EMG of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in specific muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. This limited study evaluates muscle function in a targeted area. |
74 | $42 | $122 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
70 | $10 | $60 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
68 | $9 | $45 |
| Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs This procedure involves placing skin electrodes and measuring stimulated sites on the arms and legs. |
66 | $32 | $160 |
| Electromyography of 2 extremities A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of two arms or legs. It helps evaluate nerve and muscle function. |
64 | $57 | $250 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
61 | $14 | $75 |
| 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. |
55 | $7 | $40 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
52 | $65 | $187 |
| MRI scan of brain, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging test of the brain that does not use contrast dye. This procedure creates detailed images of the brain's structure using magnetic fields and radio waves. |
44 | $86 | $962 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
39 | $306 | $885 |
| Bilateral facial and neck nerve muscle paralysis injection Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze muscles in the face and neck on both sides. |
38 | $107 | $480 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 5-6 tests A series of 5 to 6 tests that measure how well nerves send electrical signals. The procedure evaluates nerve function and helps identify damage or dysfunction. |
37 | $95 | $400 |
| Nerve-muscle junction testing A diagnostic test used to evaluate the function of the connection between nerves and muscles. |
36 | $24 | $85 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
26 | $45 | $455 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
23 | $6 | $30 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
23 | $131 | $630 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using six or more separate views to capture detailed images of the bones and structures in that area. |
22 | $31 | $120 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum 6 views An X-ray imaging test that captures at least six views of the lower back and sacral spine to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
19 | $34 | $120 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
19 | $27 | $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. |
17 | $3 | $25 |
| Central motor stimulation test of arms and legs This procedure involves placing skin electrodes on the body to measure how the central nervous system stimulates the muscles in the arms and legs. |
17 | $84 | $400 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
15 | $3 | $25 |
| Nerve conduction study, 3-4 tests A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 3 to 4 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
12 | $69 | $330 |
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 ↗$8,459
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,208/year across 7 years
Top 28% in GA for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
67
Companies
449
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
$8,263 (97.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$196 (2.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,203
2023
$1,141
2022
$406
2021
$51
2020
$458
2019
$2,318
2018
$2,883
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MDD US Operations, LLC
$213
Eisai Inc.
$195
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$100
PFIZER INC.
$97
UCB, Inc.
$91
Biogen, Inc.
$88
ABBVIE INC.
$77
Celgene Corporation
$52
ARGENX US, INC.
$36
Neurelis, Inc.
$36
SK Life Science, Inc.
$32
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$31
Lundbeck LLC
$30
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$28
Microtransponder, Inc.
$22
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$21
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Lilly USA, LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 42.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$966
UCB, Inc.
$580
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$437
Biogen, Inc.
$429
Allergan Inc.
$352
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$332
PFIZER INC.
$325
GENZYME CORPORATION
$312
Eisai Inc.
$290
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$270
Amgen Inc.
$266
ABBVIE INC.
$245
MDD US Operations, LLC
$213
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$188
Lundbeck LLC
$160
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$150
Bausch Health US, LLC
$147
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$144
Genentech USA, Inc.
$139
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$136
Lilly USA, LLC
$132
Celgene Corporation
$131
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$124
GE HEALTHCARE
$119
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$112
AbbVie, Inc.
$106
EMD Serono, Inc.
$105
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$103
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$100
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$96
US WorldMeds, LLC
$88
GE Healthcare
$77
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$66
ARGENX US, INC.
$57
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$56
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
CSL Behring
$50
Merz North America, Inc.
$50
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$47
Grifols USA, LLC
$46
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$46
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$41
EISAI INC.
$39
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$39
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$37
Neurelis, Inc.
$36
AbbVie Inc.
$33
SK Life Science, Inc.
$32
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$30
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$29
Allergan, Inc.
$28
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$24
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$23
Microtransponder, Inc.
$22
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Corium, LLC
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Cala Health, Inc.
$17
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$16
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$16
Promius Pharma LLC
$14
SI-BONE, INC.
$14
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$14
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$13
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 23.4% 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
7.1
County median income
$62,540
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH REDMOND
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Hale is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Hale experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hale performed 12,710 botox injection, per unit 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. Hale receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hale received a total of $8,459 from 67 companies across 449 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. Hale's costs compare to other neurologists in Rome?
Dr. Hale's average Medicare payment per service is $13. 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. Hale) 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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