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Dr. Michael Chisner, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Savannah, GA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chisner
Dr. Michael Chisner is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Savannah, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chisner performed 4,556 Medicare services across 2,395 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chisner received a total of $10,961 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 214 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. 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. Chisner 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 31% volume in GA
$10,961 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,556
Medicare services
Top 31% in GA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
2,395
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~228 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
1,010 | $15 | $70 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
708 | $21 | $100 |
| 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. |
525 | $10 | $48 |
| 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. |
393 | $60 | $209 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
314 | $26 | $198 |
| 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. |
242 | $88 | $311 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
196 | $130 | $449 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
157 | $19 | $79 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
157 | $53 | $86 |
| 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. |
135 | $61 | $211 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 65 | $156 | $597 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
56 | $19 | $105 |
| 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. |
53 | $39 | $115 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
51 | $14 | $90 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
51 | $228 | $1,271 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
47 | $728 | $3,407 |
| 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. |
44 | $59 | $211 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
36 | $569 | $2,500 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
32 | $52 | $188 |
| 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. |
32 | $99 | $401 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
30 | $372 | $1,589 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
28 | $36 | $188 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
28 | $238 | $1,271 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
24 | $35 | $167 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
19 | $264 | $1,087 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $134 | $593 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
17 | $616 | $2,542 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
16 | $56 | $422 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
13 | $9 | $38 |
| 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. |
12 | $6 | $25 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
12 | $18 | $66 |
| Insertion of catheter into left heart chamber through septum A procedure to place a tube into the left side of the heart by passing it through the wall separating the heart chambers. |
12 | $153 | $627 |
| Pacemaker/ICD evaluation at implant or replacement Assessment of a single or dual chamber pacing cardioverter-defibrillator and generator during the initial implantation or replacement procedure. |
12 | $129 | $977 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
11 | $68 | $280 |
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.
52.4% high complexity
0.4% medium
47.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,961
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,566/year across 7 years
Bottom 43% in GA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
22
Companies
214
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
$7,519 (68.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,442 (31.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,489
2023
$1,277
2022
$1,318
2021
$397
2020
$122
2019
$2,755
2018
$603
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,442
Abbott Laboratories
$574
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$300
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$42
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$40
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
PFIZER INC.
$31
CVRx, Inc.
$25
Top 3 companies account for 96.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$4,608
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,680
Abbott Laboratories
$1,645
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,287
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$398
AtriCure, Inc.
$223
GE Healthcare
$195
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$172
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$147
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$131
CVRx, Inc.
$73
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$69
PFIZER INC.
$59
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$40
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$40
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$36
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$20
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 72.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (5050) Ext Holter · ACCENT · ALLURE · AMPLATZER AMULET · ASSURITY · AVEIR · Accent Pacemaker · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · CONFIRM RX · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYS · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Epi-Sense Guided Coagulation System with VisiTrax · GALLANT · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Therapies · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · LATITUDE Communicator Power Supply · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Livalo · MERLIN@HOME · MODELS · Micra · Models · NUVISION ICE CATHETER · ONPATTRO · PRADAXA · QUADRA ASSURA · Reveal LINQ · UNIFY ASSURA · VersaCross Access Solution · VersaCross Large Access Solution · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · Zio monitor
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 (69%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$69,575
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL - SAVANNAH
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. Chisner is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Chisner experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chisner performed 1,010 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days 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. Chisner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chisner received a total of $10,961 from 22 companies across 214 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. Chisner's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Savannah?
Dr. Chisner's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Chisner) 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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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.
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