Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dmitri Sofianos, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Savannah, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
4425 PAULSEN ST, Savannah, GA 31405
9123556615
In practice since 2009 (17 years)
NPI: 1013155092 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Sofianos 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. Sofianos

Dr. Dmitri Sofianos is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Savannah, GA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sofianos performed 1,725 Medicare services across 1,466 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sofianos received a total of $42,562 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 115 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sofianos 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 10% volume in GA $42,562 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,725
Medicare services
Top 10% in GA for student in an organized health care education/training program
1,466
Unique beneficiaries
$191
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~101 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
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.
308 $85 $290
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views
An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
215 $33 $139
Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment
This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment.
149 $157 $618
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.
130 $64 $196
MRI of lower spine, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine.
97 $89 $568
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
96 $1 $15
Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment
A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment.
88 $464 $3,208
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views
An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area.
83 $36 $145
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area.
82 $28 $109
Fusion of spine in lower back 77 $1,142 $4,621
Computer-assisted spinal procedure
A surgical or diagnostic procedure involving the spine that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning, navigation, or execution.
72 $173 $678
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.
53 $69 $243
Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck
A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck.
43 $589 $2,220
Spinal fusion of additional segment
A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column.
40 $256 $1,144
Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion
A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space.
34 $184 $756
MRI of upper spine without contrast
An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine.
31 $85 $556
Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back.
30 $547 $2,230
Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc
This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve.
22 $1,270 $4,957
Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments.
22 $522 $2,129
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures.
21 $27 $105
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
20 $45 $188
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc 12 $278 $1,158
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.
10.7% high complexity
14.1% medium
75.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$42,562
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,094/year across 6 years
Top 1% in GA for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
115
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$23,027 (54.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$15,334 (36.0%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$4,200 (9.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$6,084
2023
$687
2021
$10,277
2020
$840
2019
$14,544
2018
$10,129

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Integrity Implants Inc. dba Accelus
$4,200
4WEB, Inc.
$1,800
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$41
Organogenesis Inc.
$28
SI-BONE, INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 99.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Integrity Implants Inc
$14,251
Integrity Implants Inc.
$9,214
MiRus, LLC
$5,805
Integrity Implants Inc. dba Accelus
$4,200
4WEB, Inc.
$2,400
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$1,805
Centinel Spine, LLC
$1,500
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,366
Stryker Corporation
$477
Boston Scientific Corporation
$470
Innovasis Inc
$280
Vericel Corporation
$198
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$113
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation
$75
Nevro Corp.
$73
Republic Spine, LLC
$62
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$53
Organogenesis Inc.
$48
SI-BONE, INC.
$44
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$39
Team 1, Llc
$26
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$21
NuVasive, Inc.
$17
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$13
PFIZER INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 68.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
10MM · ACTILIF C FLX · COFLEX INTERLAMINAR TECHNOLOGY · EUROPA Pedicle Screw System · FlareHawk · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GRAFIX PL · Gel One-Knees · HYMOVIS · LIF · LineSider · Linesider · MACI · MULTIPLE · NAVIGATOR · NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · Other - Miscellaneous · PICO · PURAPLY WOUND MATRIX · Puraply · RELINE · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPINE TRUSS SYSTEM · STRAVIX · SURGISEAL · SYNVISC-ONE · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Strand · Timberline · VESUVIUS
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 →

The majority of payments (54%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for student in an organized health care education/training program in GA.

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Geographic Context

Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
327
Per 100K population
109.7
County median income
$69,575
Nearest hospital
CANDLER HOSPITAL
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. Sofianos is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in GA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 1% of GA peers, with 17 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. Sofianos experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sofianos performed 308 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Sofianos receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sofianos received a total of $42,562 from 25 companies across 115 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. Sofianos's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Savannah?
Dr. Sofianos's average Medicare payment per service is $191. 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. Sofianos) 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 →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →