Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Tyler Provost, D.O.
Family Medicine · Thomson, 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. Provost
Dr. Tyler Provost is a family medicine specialist in Thomson, GA, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Provost performed 1,249 Medicare services across 938 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Provost received a total of $2,279 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 106 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family 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. Provost 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.
✓ 9 years in practice
▲ Top 28% volume in GA
$2,279 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,249
Medicare services
Top 28% in GA for family medicine
938
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~139 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. |
209 | $77 | $180 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
92 | $3 | $29 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
85 | $10 | $63 |
| 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. |
85 | $8 | $62 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
81 | $13 | $92 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
79 | $8 | $30 |
| 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. |
74 | $44 | $148 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
73 | $29 | $80 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
66 | $16 | $82 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 62 | $5 | $35 |
| Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 9-10 body regions A hands-on therapy where a doctor uses their hands to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury by moving and manipulating muscles and bones. This specific code covers treatment involving 9 to 10 different areas of the body. |
52 | $60 | $150 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
46 | $10 | $69 |
| 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. |
36 | $9 | $50 |
| Lidocaine HCl injection for IV infusion, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of lidocaine hydrochloride via intravenous infusion. |
29 | $0 | $20 |
| 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. |
27 | $66 | $150 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
24 | $21 | $38 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
24 | $29 | $40 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
22 | $117 | $215 |
| Annual depression screening | 22 | $16 | $40 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
18 | $7 | $45 |
| 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. |
16 | $106 | $250 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
14 | $19 | $59 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
13 | $42 | $110 |
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.
2.3% high complexity
12.5% medium
85.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,279
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $326/year across 7 years
Top 27% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
106
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
$2,279 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$301
2023
$474
2022
$459
2021
$242
2020
$265
2019
$317
2018
$221
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$49
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$41
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$41
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$28
Novo Nordisk Inc
$24
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$16
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
ABBVIE INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 43.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$551
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$352
Radius Health, Inc.
$188
ABBVIE INC.
$173
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$141
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$112
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$94
PFIZER INC.
$83
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$56
Novo Nordisk Inc
$55
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$49
Dexcom, Inc.
$43
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$41
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$38
Lilly USA, LLC
$35
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$29
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Bioventus LLC
$12
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$10
Top 3 companies account for 47.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BREZTRI · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · GELSYN 3 · GVOKE HYPOPEN · JARDIANCE · JORNAY PM · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · MINIMED 780G · MOUNJARO · MOVANTIK · NURTEC ODT · Nuedexta · ORTHOVISC · Ozempic · Prolia · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RELISTOR ORAL · REXULTI · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · XIFAXAN · XTAMPZA · Zilretta
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
110
Per 100K population
507.2
County median income
$54,058
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY MCDUFFIE COUNTY 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. Provost is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Provost experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Provost performed 209 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. Provost receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Provost received a total of $2,279 from 27 companies across 106 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. Provost's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Thomson?
Dr. Provost's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Provost) 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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