Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Knight, M.D.
Family Medicine · Savannah, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Knight
Dr. William Knight is a family medicine specialist in Savannah, GA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Knight performed 6,268 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Knight received a total of $11,386 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 684 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Knight 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.
✓ 15 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in GA
$11,386 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,268
Medicare services
Top 4% in GA for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
635 | $8 | $18 |
| 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. |
585 | $55 | $183 |
| 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. |
575 | $7 | $32 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
527 | $13 | $55 |
| 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. |
368 | $80 | $270 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
358 | $10 | $43 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
327 | $9 | $40 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
292 | $122 | $342 |
| Annual depression screening | 272 | $17 | $54 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
228 | $8 | $35 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
213 | $4 | $16 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
164 | $0 | $1 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
163 | $16 | $69 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
126 | $9 | $37 |
| 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. |
121 | $9 | $73 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
106 | $33 | $158 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
100 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
96 | $6 | $24 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
96 | $5 | $21 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
89 | $31 | $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. |
86 | $71 | $163 |
| 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. |
64 | $2 | $9 |
| 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. |
60 | $70 | $271 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
55 | $13 | $56 |
| Iron level test | 53 | $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. |
53 | $8 | $36 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
44 | $33 | $128 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
44 | $16 | $49 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
39 | $31 | $76 |
| 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. |
38 | $283 | $662 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 35 | $16 | $75 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
33 | $28 | $121 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
30 | $13 | $62 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
25 | $40 | $169 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
22 | $48 | $187 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
21 | $31 | $124 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
19 | $155 | $412 |
| Adm sarscv2 bvl 50mcg/.5ml a | 15 | $38 | $100 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
15 | $19 | $75 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
14 | $39 | $161 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
14 | $158 | $496 |
| Urinalysis, microscopic examination A laboratory test that examines a urine sample under a microscope to check for cells, crystals, bacteria, or other substances. |
13 | $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. |
13 | $69 | $260 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
11 | $37 | $110 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
11 | $5 | $51 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,386
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,627/year across 7 years
Top 4% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
55
Companies
684
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,545
2023
$1,959
2022
$1,973
2021
$1,987
2020
$1,075
2019
$2,226
2018
$621
Payments by company (2024)
Lilly USA, LLC
$208
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$205
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$200
Amgen Inc.
$179
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$168
ABBVIE INC.
$157
Exact Sciences Corporation
$97
Dexcom, Inc.
$64
PFIZER INC.
$54
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$52
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Lundbeck LLC
$28
Boston Scientific Corporation
$25
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$16
Novo Nordisk Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 39.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,186
Amgen Inc.
$1,095
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,080
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$960
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$762
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$693
Lilly USA, LLC
$646
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$492
PFIZER INC.
$476
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$469
ABBVIE INC.
$364
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$346
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$285
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$264
AbbVie Inc.
$252
Allergan Inc.
$199
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$195
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$154
Exact Sciences Corporation
$128
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$125
Allergan, Inc.
$101
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$100
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$87
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$76
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$72
Boston Scientific Corporation
$68
Dexcom, Inc.
$64
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$49
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$40
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$33
Eisai Inc.
$31
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$30
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$30
UCB, Inc.
$29
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$29
Lundbeck LLC
$28
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$27
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$24
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$20
Radius Health, Inc.
$18
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$16
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$16
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$15
EISAI INC.
$14
Corcept Therapeutics
$14
Seqirus USA Inc
$12
Genentech USA, Inc.
$12
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$11
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$10
Top 3 companies account for 29.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
149
County median income
$69,575
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
COASTAL HARBOR TREATMENT CENTER
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Knight is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in GA), with 15 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. Knight experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Knight performed 635 blood draw (venipuncture) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Knight receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Knight received a total of $11,386 from 55 companies across 684 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Knight's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Savannah?
Dr. Knight's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Knight) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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