Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Anthony Burke, D.O.
Cardiovascular Disease · Tifton, GA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Remote
— Practice combining cardiac and remote services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Burke
Dr. Anthony Burke is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Tifton, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Burke performed 4,308 Medicare services across 3,581 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Burke received a total of $6,204 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 388 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Burke 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 13% volume in GA
$6,204 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,308
Medicare services
Top 13% in GA for cardiovascular disease
3,581
Unique beneficiaries
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~227 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
994 | $6 | $73 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
652 | $52 | $1,268 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
393 | $57 | $233 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
300 | $11 | $231 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
297 | $22 | $88 |
| 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. |
229 | $61 | $157 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
189 | $16 | $231 |
| 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. |
127 | $28 | $105 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
120 | $18 | $75 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
107 | $17 | $77 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
106 | $25 | $172 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
98 | $26 | $213 |
| 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. |
92 | $99 | $251 |
| 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. |
90 | $16 | $42 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
88 | $18 | $72 |
| 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. |
68 | $25 | $129 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
56 | $19 | $608 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 50 | $193 | $1,554 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
33 | $23 | $83 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
26 | $43 | $471 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
26 | $40 | $157 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
26 | $64 | $182 |
| 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. |
26 | $134 | $361 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
20 | $399 | $653 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
19 | $12 | $127 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 16 | $218 | $1,719 |
| 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. |
16 | $35 | $141 |
| 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. |
16 | $35 | $172 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
15 | $399 | $1,641 |
| 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. |
13 | $27 | $44 |
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.
31.1% high complexity
29.1% medium
39.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,204
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $886/year across 7 years
Top 31% in GA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
388
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
$6,040 (97.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$164 (2.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$534
2023
$1,174
2022
$1,258
2021
$1,041
2020
$535
2019
$835
2018
$828
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$116
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$79
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$77
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$72
PFIZER INC.
$49
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$43
Boston Scientific Corporation
$32
Amgen Inc.
$30
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 50.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,324
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$675
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$635
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$538
Amgen Inc.
$479
PFIZER INC.
$384
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$327
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$290
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$242
Boston Scientific Corporation
$200
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$187
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$124
Medtronic, Inc.
$112
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$78
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$69
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$57
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$53
Abbott Laboratories
$50
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$48
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$45
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$43
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$39
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$36
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$34
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$25
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$21
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$17
Relypsa, Inc.
$15
EKOS Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 42.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · ASSURITY · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · CLEVIPREX · Corlanor · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Peripheral · ECM · ECM Patch · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · INJECTAFER · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MYCARELINK · OPSUMIT · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Pouch · RESONATE · REVEAL LINQ · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SQRX PULSE GENERATOR · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · TYRX · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Veltassa · Verquvo · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · 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 →
Most payments (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
7.3
County median income
$53,165
Nearest hospital
TIFT 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. Burke is a cardiac & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Burke experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Burke performed 994 ekg interpretation and report 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. Burke receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Burke received a total of $6,204 from 30 companies across 388 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. Burke's costs compare to other cardiologists in Tifton?
Dr. Burke's average Medicare payment per service is $36. 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. Burke) 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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