Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Taormina, M.D.
Neurology · Statesboro, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Taormina
Dr. Michael Taormina is a neurology specialist in Statesboro, GA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Taormina performed 2,787 Medicare services across 2,159 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Taormina received a total of $5,634 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 332 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Taormina 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 16% volume in GA
$5,634 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,787
Medicare services
Top 16% in GA for neurology
2,159
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~155 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. |
792 | $85 | $168 |
| Functional capacity test, per 15 minutes A test or measurement to assess functional capacity. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment. |
534 | $24 | $80 |
| 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. |
193 | $113 | $257 |
| Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour A clinical assessment of neurobehavioral status lasting one hour. This evaluation examines mental and behavioral functions. |
183 | $65 | $239 |
| 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. |
146 | $62 | $111 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
100 | $68 | $198 |
| 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. |
98 | $135 | $342 |
| 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. |
90 | $62 | $164 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
74 | $3 | $25 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
70 | $14 | $38 |
| Digital analysis of brain wave activity (EEG) This procedure involves the digital analysis of brain wave activity recorded via an electroencephalogram (EEG). It focuses on the technical interpretation of the digital data rather than the initial recording or supervision. |
64 | $191 | $769 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
45 | $55 | $135 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
43 | $322 | $581 |
| 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. |
39 | $10 | $45 |
| 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. |
34 | $101 | $261 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 31 | $139 | $344 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
30 | $157 | $630 |
| Health risk assessment administration and interpretation This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results. |
30 | $1 | $24 |
| Caregiver health risk assessment A procedure involving the administration and interpretation of a health risk assessment specifically focused on caregivers. |
30 | $2 | $24 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
25 | $29 | $431 |
| 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. |
21 | $77 | $178 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
20 | $43 | $509 |
| Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation. |
14 | $178 | $733 |
| EEG brain wave monitoring, 41-60 minutes This procedure involves monitoring and recording electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp for a duration of 41 to 60 minutes. |
13 | $251 | $619 |
| Use of electrodes during balance testing Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment. |
12 | $8 | $106 |
| Balance and posture test A test to evaluate a patient's balance and posture. This assessment measures stability and body alignment. |
12 | $36 | $261 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
11 | $31 | $200 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
11 | $83 | $445 |
| Vestibular function test using rotating chair This test evaluates eye movement and balance function by having the patient sit in a rotating chair. It helps assess how the inner ear and brain coordinate to maintain stability. |
11 | $92 | $216 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
11 | $132 | $527 |
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 ↗$5,634
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $805/year across 7 years
Top 35% in GA for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
332
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
$5,518 (97.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$117 (2.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$993
2023
$924
2022
$775
2021
$858
2020
$665
2019
$744
2018
$675
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$165
ABBVIE INC.
$95
Lilly USA, LLC
$95
PFIZER INC.
$86
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$51
EMD Serono, Inc.
$48
Lundbeck LLC
$47
Neurelis, Inc.
$45
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$43
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
SK Life Science, Inc.
$38
Genentech USA, Inc.
$30
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$29
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$28
UCB, Inc.
$26
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$23
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$21
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$16
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$16
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 35.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
EMD Serono, Inc.
$416
Biogen, Inc.
$342
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$308
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$280
Genentech USA, Inc.
$226
Amgen Inc.
$225
Lilly USA, LLC
$224
AbbVie Inc.
$217
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$214
PFIZER INC.
$194
ABBVIE INC.
$164
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$161
SK Life Science, Inc.
$150
UCB, Inc.
$149
MDD US Operations, LLC
$141
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$136
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$132
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$129
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$127
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$119
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$111
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$100
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$95
Bausch Health US, LLC
$93
GENZYME CORPORATION
$92
Eisai Inc.
$89
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
EISAI INC.
$82
Neurelis, Inc.
$79
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$64
Allergan, Inc.
$56
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$50
Lundbeck LLC
$47
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$44
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$39
Banner Life Sciences, LLC
$39
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$36
Mallinckrodt LLC
$33
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$30
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$29
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Grifols USA, LLC
$24
ARGENX US, INC.
$19
CSL Behring
$18
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$16
Allergan Inc.
$15
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$15
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 18.9% 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 →
Most payments (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
2.5
County median income
$56,832
Nearest hospital
EAST GEORGIA REGIONAL MEDICAL 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. Taormina is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Taormina experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Taormina performed 792 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. Taormina receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Taormina received a total of $5,634 from 53 companies across 332 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. Taormina's costs compare to other neurologists in Statesboro?
Dr. Taormina's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Taormina) 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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