Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Musser, M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Stockbridge, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Musser
Dr. John Musser is a physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Stockbridge, GA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Musser performed 2,177 Medicare services across 1,186 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Musser received a total of $92,911 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 387 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical medicine & rehabilitation. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Musser 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 28% volume in GA
$92,911 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,177
Medicare services
Top 28% in GA for physical medicine & rehabilitation
1,186
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~121 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. |
896 | $95 | $945 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
286 | $0 | $15 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
101 | $108 | $872 |
| 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. |
75 | $30 | $540 |
| 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. |
65 | $110 | $1,447 |
| 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. |
61 | $100 | $3,081 |
| 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. |
50 | $60 | $640 |
| 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. |
48 | $11 | $180 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 44 | $5 | $153 |
| X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of the middle and lower sections of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
43 | $24 | $476 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
43 | $0 | $25 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
42 | $237 | $3,305 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
39 | $64 | $466 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
35 | $70 | $1,053 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
34 | $100 | $933 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
33 | $40 | $277 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
33 | $21 | $372 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
32 | $58 | $891 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
29 | $82 | $572 |
| 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. |
29 | $30 | $396 |
| 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. |
27 | $79 | $529 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
23 | $50 | $360 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
22 | $30 | $536 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
20 | $165 | $1,418 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
19 | $93 | $2,795 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
19 | $30 | $261 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
15 | $26 | $397 |
| 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. |
14 | $26 | $460 |
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 ↗$92,911
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,273/year across 7 years
Top 1% in GA for physical medicine & rehabilitation
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
387
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$62,407 (67.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$18,322 (19.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$12,182 (13.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,336
2023
$7,070
2022
$10,397
2021
$13,755
2020
$4,229
2019
$7,024
2018
$45,100
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Nevro Corp.
$1,871
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,621
Curonix LLC
$818
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$756
Spine Wave, Inc.
$112
PAINTEQ LLC
$102
DJO, LLC
$31
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$15
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 80.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$49,002
Nevro Corp.
$28,089
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$3,585
SurGenTec
$2,400
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,339
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$2,112
SI-BONE, Inc.
$1,097
PAINTEQ LLC
$1,094
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$1,069
Curonix LLC
$859
Abbott Laboratories
$249
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$160
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$159
Spine Wave, Inc.
$112
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$66
SI-BONE, INC.
$57
Foundation Fusion Solutions, LLC
$45
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$45
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$40
Bioventus LLC
$36
DJO, LLC
$31
Flowonix Medical Incorporated
$28
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$24
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$23
PFIZER INC.
$23
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$23
Orthogenrx Inc.
$22
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$21
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$21
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP
$18
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$15
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$15
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
ERMI Inc.
$11
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 86.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BELBUCA · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · Belbuca · CMF · Evoke SCS · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · General - Pain Management · IFUSE IMPLANT · INTERSTIM · INTERSTIM ICON · ION Facet Screw System · Intracept · Iovera System · MySpine · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Omnia · PAINTEQ · PENNSAID · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Prometra II · QUTENZA · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPINAL IMPLANT · SPRINT PNS System · SUPERION · Senza · Senza II · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w/Receiver · Stimrouter Implantable Kit · Superion Indirect Decompression System · TiLink · TriVisc sodium hyaluronate · Xeomin · iFuse Implant · mild Device Kit
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 (67%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in physical medicine & rehabilitation and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for physical medicine & rehabilitation in GA.
Geographic Context
Physical medicine & rehabilitations within 10 mi
113
Per 100K population
46.0
County median income
$81,612
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT HENRY 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. Musser is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in GA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of GA peers, 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. Musser experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Musser performed 896 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. Musser receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Musser received a total of $92,911 from 35 companies across 387 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. Musser's costs compare to other physical medicine & rehabilitations in Stockbridge?
Dr. Musser's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Musser) 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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