Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lee Sikes Ryle, FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family · Savannah, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5223 PAULSEN ST., Savannah, GA 31405
9123039355
In practice since 2019 (7 years)
NPI: 1215593025 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sikes Ryle

Dr. Lee Sikes Ryle is a nurse practitioner - family in Savannah, GA, with 7 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sikes Ryle performed 164 Medicare services across 121 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sikes Ryle received a total of $4,482 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 199 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - family. 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. Sikes Ryle 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.

✓ 7 years in practice ▲ 164 Medicare services $4,482 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
164
Medicare services
Bottom 41% in GA for nurse practitioner - family
121
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~23 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
Health risk assessment administration and interpretation
This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results.
 65 $2 $7
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.
 43 $78 $200
Spirometry test before and after medication
A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication.
 32 $22 $135
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.
 24 $55 $150
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 ↗
$4,482
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,121/year across 4 years
Top 6% in GA for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
199
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
$4,482 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,244
2023
$740
2022
$1,444
2021
$1,054

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$245
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$180
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$170
CSL Behring
$146
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$145
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$140
Optinose US, Inc.
$66
Grifols USA, LLC
$38
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$28
Genentech USA, Inc.
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
Phadia US Inc.
$23
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 47.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
CSL Behring
$1,145
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$680
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$511
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$437
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$400
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$309
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$171
kaleo, Inc.
$109
Amgen Inc.
$82
PFIZER INC.
$71
Optinose US, Inc.
$66
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$66
Grifols USA, LLC
$62
Genentech USA, Inc.
$52
Covis Pharma GmBH
$49
ABBVIE INC.
$42
Phadia US Inc.
$38
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$36
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$31
Incyte Corporation
$26
GENZYME CORPORATION
$22
OptiNose US, Inc.
$22
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$18
LEO Pharma Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 52.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AIRSUPRA · ALVESCO · AREXVY · AUVI-Q · AYVAKIT · AirDuo Digihaler · BREZTRI · CIBINQO · CUVITRU · DUPIXENT · EUCRISA · FASENRA · HYQVIA · Haegarda · Hizentra · ImmunoCAP · Mitigare · NUCALA · OPZELURA · ORLADEYO · RINVOQ · RUCONEST · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · XOLAIR · Xembify · Xhance · Xolair
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for nurse practitioner - family in GA.

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Geographic Context

Family nurse practitioners within 10 mi
335
Per 100K population
112.4
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. Sikes Ryle is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of GA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Sikes Ryle experienced with health risk assessment administration and interpretation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sikes Ryle performed 65 health risk assessment administration and interpretation 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. Sikes Ryle receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sikes Ryle received a total of $4,482 from 25 companies across 199 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. Sikes Ryle's costs compare to other family nurse practitioners in Savannah?
Dr. Sikes Ryle's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Sikes Ryle) 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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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 →