Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Theodore Geffen, M.D.
Family Medicine · Savannah, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Geffen 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. Geffen
Dr. Theodore Geffen is a family medicine specialist in Savannah, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Geffen performed 7,330 Medicare services across 4,382 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Geffen received a total of $3,221 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 210 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Geffen 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in GA
$3,221 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,330
Medicare services
Top 3% in GA for family medicine
4,382
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~349 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. |
956 | $77 | $270 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
757 | $8 | $18 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
643 | $10 | $43 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
598 | $7 | $32 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
555 | $13 | $55 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
458 | $9 | $40 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
449 | $2 | $9 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
312 | $16 | $69 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
274 | $121 | $342 |
| Annual depression screening | 247 | $17 | $54 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
209 | $6 | $24 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
208 | $5 | $21 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
195 | $16 | $49 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
176 | $1 | $5 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
164 | $33 | $128 |
| 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. |
139 | $55 | $183 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
109 | $30 | $76 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
104 | $70 | $163 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
73 | $9 | $74 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
66 | $18 | $75 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
62 | $2 | $11 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
54 | $9 | $37 |
| 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. |
42 | $9 | $58 |
| Influenza virus nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid technology to detect multiple types of influenza virus. |
41 | $92 | $212 |
| Iron level test | 36 | $6 | $26 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
36 | $9 | $36 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
36 | $15 | $49 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
36 | $1 | $5 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
32 | $6 | $28 |
| Urinalysis, microscopic examination A laboratory test that examines a urine sample under a microscope to check for cells, crystals, bacteria, or other substances. |
31 | $3 | $12 |
| Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of respiratory syncytial virus in a sample. |
28 | $69 | $260 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
25 | $8 | $35 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
25 | $270 | $662 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
24 | $31 | $76 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
23 | $37 | $183 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 20 | $17 | $75 |
| Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunoassay test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of respiratory syncytial virus in a sample. The results are determined through direct visual observation of the test reaction. |
20 | $11 | $49 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
17 | $13 | $62 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
14 | $7 | $27 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
12 | $13 | $60 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
12 | $4 | $18 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
12 | $34 | $80 |
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 ↗$3,221
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $460/year across 7 years
Top 21% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
210
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
$3,221 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$159
2023
$391
2022
$193
2021
$284
2020
$316
2019
$861
2018
$1,017
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dexcom, Inc.
$30
PFIZER INC.
$26
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$23
Lilly USA, LLC
$17
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Top 3 companies account for 50.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$385
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$280
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$274
Amgen Inc.
$245
PFIZER INC.
$141
AbbVie Inc.
$140
ABBVIE INC.
$133
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$113
Novo Nordisk Inc
$111
EMD Serono, Inc.
$108
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$92
Mallinckrodt LLC
$86
Lilly USA, LLC
$82
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$60
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$59
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$57
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$55
Allergan Inc.
$51
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$45
Boston Scientific Corporation
$43
Radius Health, Inc.
$43
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$35
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$34
Dexcom, Inc.
$30
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$30
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$29
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$29
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$26
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$24
Seqirus USA Inc
$24
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$21
AbbVie, Inc.
$19
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
MannKind Corporation
$18
UCB, Inc.
$17
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$17
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$16
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$16
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Eisai Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$14
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13
Genentech USA, Inc.
$12
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 29.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AFREZZA · Aimovig · Amitiza · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREO · Belviq · CAPLYTA · CHANTIX · CIPRODEX · CREON · Cologuard Collection Kit · Cryvista · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Duopa · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · Fluad · GEMTESA · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GILENYA · GVOKE HYPOPEN · Horizant · INVOKANA · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LYRICA · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Mavenclad · NEXLETOL · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · PREVNAR 13 · Prolia · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · Rebif · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STEGLATRO · Saxenda · Strensiq · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TROKENDI XR · TRULICITY · Tymlos · UBRELVY · Uloric · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Victoza · Vimpat · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · XYREM · Xofluza · Xyrem
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
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
149
Per 100K population
50.0
County median income
$69,575
Nearest hospital
COASTAL HARBOR TREATMENT CENTER
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. Geffen is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 21 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. Geffen experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Geffen performed 956 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. Geffen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Geffen received a total of $3,221 from 50 companies across 210 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. Geffen's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Savannah?
Dr. Geffen's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Geffen) 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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