Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Frank Stegall, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Rome, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Stegall
Dr. Frank Stegall is a vascular surgery physician in Rome, GA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stegall performed 1,862 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stegall received a total of $2,545 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 67 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. Stegall 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.
✓ 16 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 24% volume in GA
$2,545 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,862
Medicare services
Top 24% in GA for vascular surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$85
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 (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. |
410 | $62 | $107 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
350 | $96 | $448 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
244 | $48 | $246 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
106 | $39 | $206 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
100 | $72 | $359 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
93 | $87 | $346 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
79 | $76 | $380 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
65 | $111 | $426 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
52 | $82 | $158 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
47 | $96 | $213 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
40 | $8 | $15 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
35 | $13 | $45 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
34 | $58 | $246 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
30 | $58 | $160 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
28 | $171 | $2,000 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
28 | $172 | $1,049 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
26 | $60 | $790 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
26 | $865 | $3,670 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
19 | $5 | $30 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow through the arteries and veins in the abdomen and pelvis. |
14 | $95 | $380 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
13 | $509 | $1,590 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
12 | $8 | $50 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
11 | $4 | $25 |
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.
6.4% high complexity
58.4% medium
35.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,545
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $364/year across 7 years
Bottom 34% in GA for vascular surgery physician
16
Companies
67
Payment records
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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
$475
2023
$277
2022
$387
2021
$62
2020
$19
2019
$1,239
2018
$86
Payments by company (2024)
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$257
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$167
Cook Medical LLC
$19
CVRx, Inc.
$17
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 93.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,109
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$366
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$303
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$284
Medtronic, Inc.
$281
Boston Scientific Corporation
$35
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$21
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$20
Cook Medical LLC
$19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
CVRx, Inc.
$17
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$16
Terumo Medical Corporation
$15
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$15
PFIZER INC.
$15
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 69.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AZUR · Aptus Heli-FX · Barostim Neo System · BioMimics 3D Vascular Stent System · CHAMELEON · CLEANER · ELIQUIS · ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Endurant · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · General - Atherectomy · General - Vascular Intervention · HAWKONE · PALINDROME · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · VALIANT CAPTIVIA · VENASEAL · Valiant Captivia · Valiant Navion · XARELTO · ZILVER PTX
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
Vascular surgery physicians in nearby ZIP areas
6
County median income
$62,540
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ADVENTHEALTH REDMOND
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0.0 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. Stegall is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in GA), with 16 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. Stegall experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stegall performed 410 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Stegall receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stegall received a total of $2,545 from 16 companies across 67 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. Stegall's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Rome?
Dr. Stegall's average Medicare payment per service is $85. 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?
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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.
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