Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Mullins, MD
Critical Care Medicine · Savannah, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Mullins
Dr. Michael Mullins is a critical care medicine specialist in Savannah, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mullins performed 7,258 Medicare services across 5,804 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mullins received a total of $113,226 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 865 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care medicine. 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. Mullins 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 1% volume in GA
$113,226 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,258
Medicare services
Top 1% in GA for critical care medicine
5,804
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~363 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. |
1,834 | $71 | $314 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
1,145 | $6 | $26 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
618 | $6 | $27 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
601 | $9 | $36 |
| 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. |
371 | $7 | $31 |
| 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. |
343 | $109 | $423 |
| Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing. |
234 | $37 | $388 |
| 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. |
215 | $47 | $216 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
214 | $97 | $478 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 210 | $132 | $605 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
136 | $93 | $309 |
| Lung biopsy via endoscope, 1 lobe A procedure to remove a small sample of lung tissue from one lobe using an endoscope for examination. |
133 | $30 | $841 |
| Computer-assisted navigation of lung airways This procedure uses computer technology to guide an endoscope through the airways of the lungs for precise navigation. |
131 | $73 | $1,926 |
| Endoscopic needle biopsy of windpipe, airway, or lung A procedure where a needle is inserted through an endoscope to collect tissue samples from the windpipe, airway, or lung. |
131 | $123 | $993 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and growth treatment A procedure using a flexible tube with a camera and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and treat any growths found. |
129 | $51 | $282 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling A procedure using an endoscope and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and collect samples from 1 to 2 lymph nodes. |
109 | $105 | $2,744 |
| Placement of radiation therapy markers in lung airways A procedure where small markers are placed into the airways of the lung using an endoscope to assist with radiation therapy targeting. |
101 | $74 | $1,502 |
| 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. |
94 | $62 | $215 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
85 | $55 | $206 |
| 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. |
71 | $10 | $143 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
65 | $31 | $117 |
| 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. |
63 | $62 | $311 |
| Thoracic target delineation for radiation therapy This procedure involves mapping and defining the specific areas within the chest that require radiation treatment. It is a planning step to ensure accurate targeting during radiation therapy. |
47 | $164 | $625 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling A procedure using a scope and ultrasound to examine the airways and collect tissue samples from three or more lymph nodes. |
42 | $186 | $2,991 |
| 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. |
33 | $135 | $599 |
| Lung cancer screening counseling visit A visit to discuss the need for lung cancer screening using a low-dose CT scan. This service is used to determine eligibility and facilitate shared decision making. |
25 | $25 | $87 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
22 | $17 | $67 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
20 | $156 | $663 |
| Ultrasound scan of chest An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the structures inside the chest. |
18 | $22 | $83 |
| Sleep study in sleep lab (age 6+) An overnight test conducted in a sleep laboratory to monitor sleep patterns and bodily functions in patients aged 6 years or older. |
18 | $91 | $350 |
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.
0.6% high complexity
9.4% medium
89.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$113,226
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $16,175/year across 7 years
Top 3% in GA for critical care medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
52
Companies
865
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
$96,015 (84.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$17,114 (15.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$96 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$36,655
2023
$29,187
2022
$38,667
2021
$2,062
2020
$1,837
2019
$3,310
2018
$1,508
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$22,834
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
$10,616
Ethicon Inc.
$1,817
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$475
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$339
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$153
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$79
Insmed, Inc.
$78
Baxter Healthcare
$56
Amgen Inc.
$46
Pulmonx Corporation
$27
Grifols USA, LLC
$22
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$17
Olympus America Inc.
$16
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$16
GENZYME CORPORATION
$16
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 96.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
$35,274
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$34,787
Ethicon Inc.
$30,548
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$3,040
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,341
Insmed, Inc.
$909
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$851
Electromed, Inc.
$551
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$465
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$409
Grifols USA, LLC
$381
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$327
United Therapeutics Corporation
$314
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$242
Genentech USA, Inc.
$220
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$215
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$183
GENZYME CORPORATION
$176
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$168
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$168
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$161
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$160
Covidien LP
$135
Amgen Inc.
$124
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$96
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$90
Shire North American Group Inc
$84
Baxter Healthcare
$75
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$65
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$62
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$57
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$49
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$48
OptiNose US, Inc.
$43
Olympus America Inc.
$33
PFIZER INC.
$31
Pulmonx Corporation
$27
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$26
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$26
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$26
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$20
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$19
Allergan Inc.
$19
Acerta Pharma LLC
$19
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$18
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc
$17
Mallinckrodt LLC
$16
Abbott Laboratories
$15
Optinose US, Inc.
$14
Auris Health, Inc.
$14
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 88.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (85%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for critical care medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Critical care medicines within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
2.0
County median income
$69,575
Nearest hospital
CANDLER HOSPITAL
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. Mullins is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in GA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 3% of GA peers, 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. Mullins experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mullins performed 1,834 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. Mullins receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mullins received a total of $113,226 from 52 companies across 865 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. Mullins's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Savannah?
Dr. Mullins's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Mullins) 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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