Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lee Herman, MD
Internal Medicine · Suwanee, 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. Herman 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. Herman
Dr. Lee Herman is an internal medicine specialist in Suwanee, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Herman performed 25,070 Medicare services across 3,631 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Herman received a total of $17,464 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 621 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Herman 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in GA
$17,464 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗25,070
Medicare services
Top 1% in GA for internal medicine
3,631
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound therapy, each 15 minutes Application of ultrasound waves to tissue for therapeutic purposes. The procedure is billed in 15-minute increments. |
13,911 | $10 | $45 |
| 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. |
5,813 | $68 | $176 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
1,043 | $92 | $225 |
| 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. |
911 | $96 | $244 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 841 | $18 | $33 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
372 | $17 | $51 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
362 | $96 | $550 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
277 | $117 | $364 |
| 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. |
266 | $122 | $310 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
246 | $3 | $15 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
234 | $13 | $25 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
154 | $10 | $49 |
| 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. |
89 | $11 | $45 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
76 | $4 | $30 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
68 | $31 | $51 |
| 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. |
66 | $72 | $85 |
| 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. |
51 | $40 | $104 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
38 | $14 | $50 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
38 | $1 | $10 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
34 | $35 | $130 |
| 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. |
32 | $10 | $85 |
| 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. |
28 | $42 | $93 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
25 | $31 | $110 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 21 | $5 | $19 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
20 | $8 | $18 |
| 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. |
20 | $281 | $312 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
19 | $31 | $48 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 15 | $160 | $383 |
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 ↗$17,464
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,495/year across 7 years
Top 4% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
621
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
$13,553 (77.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,911 (22.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$914
2023
$2,703
2022
$1,559
2021
$1,559
2020
$4,520
2019
$1,709
2018
$4,500
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$146
Novo Nordisk Inc
$98
Eli Lilly and Company
$92
Exact Sciences Corporation
$83
ABBVIE INC.
$78
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$73
Philips North America LLC
$42
Amgen Inc.
$41
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$41
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$33
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$30
Lilly USA, LLC
$28
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
Dexcom, Inc.
$20
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 36.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$3,828
Eli Lilly and Company
$2,054
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,821
Novo Nordisk AS
$1,750
Amgen Inc.
$1,355
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,269
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$668
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$513
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$435
PFIZER INC.
$431
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$325
Lilly USA, LLC
$323
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$237
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$221
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$196
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$196
ABBVIE INC.
$149
Exact Sciences Corporation
$142
Abbott Laboratories
$137
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$123
AbbVie Inc.
$121
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$117
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$95
Eisai Inc.
$89
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$85
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$60
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$53
Grifols USA, LLC
$53
AbbVie, Inc.
$48
Philips North America LLC
$42
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$37
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$36
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$33
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$30
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$28
SI-BONE, INC.
$27
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$22
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$21
Dexcom, Inc.
$20
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$20
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$20
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Radius Health, Inc.
$17
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
Linus Health, Inc.
$17
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$16
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$16
Ethicon US, LLC
$15
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$15
Shire North American Group Inc
$14
Allergan Inc.
$13
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$13
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 44.1% 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 (78%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for internal medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,684
Per 100K population
174.2
County median income
$84,823
Nearest hospital
EMORY JOHNS CREEK HOSPITAL
4.0 mi
4.0 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. Herman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of GA peers, with 19 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. Herman experienced with ultrasound therapy, each 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Herman performed 13,911 ultrasound therapy, each 15 minutes 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. Herman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Herman received a total of $17,464 from 56 companies across 621 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. Herman's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Suwanee?
Dr. Herman's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Herman) 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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