Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Ware, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Rome, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Ware
Dr. James Ware is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Rome, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ware performed 9,309 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ware received a total of $5,459 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 367 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. Ware 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 2% volume in GA
$5,459 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗9,309
Medicare services
Top 2% in GA for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$18
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
6,687 | $6 | $36 |
| 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. |
596 | $55 | $169 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
301 | $8 | $15 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
267 | $8 | $50 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
201 | $38 | $90 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
188 | $4 | $30 |
| 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. |
172 | $72 | $182 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
153 | $9 | $40 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
109 | $59 | $154 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
100 | $6 | $40 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 91 | $183 | $1,207 |
| 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. |
89 | $9 | $69 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
64 | $406 | $2,551 |
| 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. |
58 | $92 | $273 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
53 | $13 | $70 |
| 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. |
49 | $7 | $40 |
| 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. |
36 | $14 | $80 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 23 | $206 | $1,257 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
23 | $60 | $157 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 15 | $277 | $1,354 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
12 | $39 | $97 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
11 | $13 | $390 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
11 | $14 | $390 |
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.
1.9% high complexity
0.0% medium
98.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,459
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $780/year across 7 years
Top 34% in GA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
367
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
$1,107
2023
$729
2022
$803
2021
$632
2020
$733
2019
$823
2018
$631
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$847
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$86
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$81
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$39
Vital Connect, Inc
$22
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 91.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,691
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,642
EMD Serono, Inc.
$308
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$307
Abbott Laboratories
$228
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$177
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$142
ABIOMED
$122
Allergan, Inc.
$113
Medtronic, Inc.
$85
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$77
CVRx, Inc.
$76
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$70
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$61
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$56
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$39
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$36
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$34
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$26
Vital Connect, Inc
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$17
Amgen Inc.
$16
Osprey Medical Inc
$15
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$14
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
CHF Solutions, Inc
$11
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 66.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVVIGO Guidance System · Absorb · Aquadex · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · BodyGuardian · CAMZYOS · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · DEFINITY · Diamondback Coronary · DyeVert · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FINISHING WIRE SUPPORTRAK · GENERAL THERAPIES · GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · General - Therapies · Impella · Inpefa · KENGREAL · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Mavenclad · NEXLETOL · OPSUMIT · ROTABLATOR · Rebif · Repatha · Resolute · SHOCKWAVE INTRAVASCULAR LITHOTRIPSY (IVL) SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2+ CORONARY · SYNERGY · UBRELVY · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VITALPATCH RTM · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent
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
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
15
County median income
$62,540
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ADVENTHEALTH REDMOND
0.0 mi
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. Ware is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in GA), 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. Ware experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ware performed 6,687 ekg interpretation and report 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. Ware receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ware received a total of $5,459 from 29 companies across 367 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. Ware's costs compare to other cardiologists in Rome?
Dr. Ware's average Medicare payment per service is $18. 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. Ware) 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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