Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Craig Yokley, M.D.
Radiation Oncology · Thomasville, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed 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. Yokley 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. Yokley
Dr. Craig Yokley is a radiation oncology specialist in Thomasville, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yokley performed 975 Medicare services across 813 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yokley received a total of $17,159 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 118 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Yokley 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ 975 Medicare services
$17,159 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗975
Medicare services
Bottom 23% in GA for radiation oncology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
813
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
216 | $10 | $184 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
94 | $84 | $368 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
60 | $14 | $180 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
57 | $11 | $80 |
| 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. |
50 | $86 | $252 |
| 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. |
45 | $70 | $254 |
| 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. |
39 | $62 | $171 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
37 | $129 | $540 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
35 | $80 | $1,194 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
29 | $93 | $245 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
28 | $91 | $511 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
27 | $195 | $2,139 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
24 | $55 | $2,377 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
23 | $20 | $112 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
20 | $172 | $242 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
20 | $158 | $675 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
18 | $58 | $187 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
17 | $257 | $2,921 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
17 | $70 | $1,042 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
15 | $95 | $556 |
| 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. |
15 | $131 | $550 |
| Chest fluid drainage with tube insertion using imaging guidance This procedure removes fluid from the chest cavity and places a tube to stay in place for ongoing drainage. Imaging guidance is used to help position the tube accurately. |
14 | $108 | $349 |
| 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. |
14 | $101 | $325 |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves replacing an existing tunneled central venous catheter with a new one. The new tube is inserted through the same tunnel under the skin to maintain vascular access. |
13 | $141 | $1,863 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
13 | $24 | $125 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
12 | $66 | $683 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
12 | $79 | $490 |
| 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. |
11 | $135 | $477 |
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.
5.3% high complexity
41.4% medium
53.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,159
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,451/year across 7 years
Top 3% in GA for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
118
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$12,249 (71.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,909 (28.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,955
2023
$6,640
2022
$320
2021
$559
2020
$1,993
2019
$509
2018
$183
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$6,082
Inari Medical, Inc.
$362
Penumbra, Inc.
$300
Boston Scientific Corporation
$79
Nevro Corp.
$73
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$39
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 97.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$12,358
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$1,604
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,005
Penumbra, Inc.
$433
Boston Scientific Corporation
$287
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$162
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$154
Avenu Medical Inc.
$142
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.
$116
Abbott Laboratories
$99
AbbVie Inc.
$91
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$90
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$88
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$87
Nevro Corp.
$73
PFIZER INC.
$72
Medtronic, Inc.
$62
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$55
Venclose Inc.
$31
GE HEALTHCARE
$26
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$23
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$20
KLS-Martin L.P.
$19
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 87.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · CHANTIX · COVERA · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Chameleon · ClosureFast · CorPath Imaging System · DALVANCE · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · EVRSF · Ellipsys · Ellipsys System · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlowTriever · GENERAL - THERAPIES · Indigo · Indigo System · Omnilink Elite vascular stent system · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · Senza · Spin · TAGRISSO · TEFLARO · THERASPHERE · TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascular Lithotripsy · VenaSeal · Venclose Maven Catheter · Venovo · XARELTO
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for radiation oncology in GA.
Geographic Context
Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
23
Per 100K population
50.3
County median income
$60,140
Nearest hospital
ARCHBOLD MEMORIAL 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. Yokley is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of GA peers, with 20 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. Yokley experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yokley performed 216 sedation by physician, initial 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. Yokley receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yokley received a total of $17,159 from 27 companies across 118 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. Yokley's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Thomasville?
Dr. Yokley's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Yokley) 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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