Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Patrick Lingo, M.D.
Neurological Surgery · Savannah, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Lingo 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. Lingo
Dr. Patrick Lingo is a neurological surgery specialist in Savannah, GA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lingo performed 788 Medicare services across 651 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lingo received a total of $3,157 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 104 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. 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. Lingo 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 14% volume in GA
$3,157 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗788
Medicare services
Top 14% in GA for neurological surgery
651
Unique beneficiaries
$77
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~46 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 (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. |
220 | $66 | $191 |
| 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. |
90 | $95 | $281 |
| 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. |
83 | $124 | $432 |
| 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. |
41 | $35 | $103 |
| 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. |
38 | $135 | $533 |
| 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. |
38 | $57 | $191 |
| 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. |
30 | $37 | $268 |
| 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. |
29 | $27 | $194 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
23 | $23 | $185 |
| 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. |
23 | $93 | $358 |
| CT scan of lower spine, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the lower spine using X-rays without the use of contrast dye. |
22 | $50 | $937 |
| 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. |
19 | $28 | $178 |
| 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. |
19 | $39 | $240 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
16 | $8 | $15 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
16 | $42 | $528 |
| 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. |
16 | $79 | $283 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
15 | $186 | $1,288 |
| 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. |
14 | $202 | $1,351 |
| 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. |
13 | $92 | $1,262 |
| CT scan of upper spine, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the upper spine. This procedure is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
12 | $55 | $948 |
| Computer-assisted brain procedure A surgical or diagnostic procedure performed within the brain using computer technology to assist with precision and guidance. |
11 | $170 | $1,291 |
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.
1.8% high complexity
9.9% medium
88.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,157
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $451/year across 7 years
Bottom 49% in GA for neurological surgery
26
Companies
104
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
$3,157 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$415
2023
$475
2022
$549
2021
$732
2020
$189
2019
$767
2018
$31
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$214
Medtronic, Inc.
$73
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$39
Abbott Laboratories
$38
Monteris Medical Corporation
$25
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$25
Top 3 companies account for 78.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$612
Boston Scientific Corporation
$528
Abbott Laboratories
$477
GT Medical Technologies, Inc
$402
Medtronic, Inc.
$167
Stryker Corporation
$152
NuVasive, Inc.
$116
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$89
Cerapedics Inc.
$82
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$74
Novocure Inc.
$68
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$59
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$45
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$39
SI-BONE, Inc.
$38
Monteris Medical Corporation
$25
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$25
RTI Surgical, Inc.
$24
Globus Medical, Inc.
$24
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$19
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$16
Spineology Inc.
$16
SI-BONE, INC.
$16
Misonix Inc
$13
Brainlab, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 51.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVA · AQUAMANTYS · Allograft · BARRICAID ACD (ANNULAR CLOSURE DEVICE) · CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM · CAVUX Cervical Cage · CODMAN CERTAS · Direct Look · ETERNA · Exparel · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GammaTile · General - Pain Management · Gliadel · Horizant · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · IFUSE IMPLANT · INFINION · INTELLIS · Image Guided Surgical Device · Infinity DBS Pulse Generators · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · MAZOR X SYSTEM · MESA · MIDAS REX · Modulus · Neuroblate · O-ARM · OPTIMESH EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM · Oncology · Optune · PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System · PROCLAIM · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · RESTORE · Restrata Wound Matrix · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPINEJACK · SYMPHONY · SYNCHROMED · Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · SonaStar · VITOSS · WAVEWRITER ALPHA · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XLIF · nanoLOCK-L
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.
Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
4.7
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. Lingo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Lingo experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lingo performed 220 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Lingo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lingo received a total of $3,157 from 26 companies across 104 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. Lingo's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Savannah?
Dr. Lingo's average Medicare payment per service is $77. 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. Lingo) 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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