Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Carl Johnson, MD
Family Medicine · Tifton, 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. Johnson 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. Johnson
Dr. Carl Johnson is a family medicine specialist in Tifton, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Johnson performed 1,200 Medicare services across 751 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Johnson received a total of $5,310 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 319 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. Johnson 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
▲ Top 29% volume in GA
$5,310 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,200
Medicare services
Top 29% in GA for family medicine
751
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~60 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. |
436 | $71 | $270 |
| 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. |
236 | $43 | $183 |
| 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. |
77 | $9 | $76 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
66 | $2 | $9 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
62 | $90 | $342 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
58 | $0 | $3 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
46 | $1 | $5 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
30 | $31 | $124 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
29 | $5 | $19 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
29 | $4 | $21 |
| 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. |
26 | $36 | $161 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
24 | $15 | $49 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
24 | $32 | $124 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
17 | $5 | $30 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
15 | $2 | $10 |
| 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. |
14 | $9 | $58 |
| 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. |
11 | $49 | $271 |
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 ↗$5,310
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $759/year across 7 years
Top 13% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
319
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
$5,310 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,185
2023
$1,102
2022
$909
2021
$713
2020
$151
2019
$598
2018
$652
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$192
Novo Nordisk Inc
$166
ABBVIE INC.
$141
Lilly USA, LLC
$131
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$109
PFIZER INC.
$75
Dexcom, Inc.
$67
Amgen Inc.
$55
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$47
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$39
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$25
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$24
Exact Sciences Corporation
$23
Lundbeck LLC
$20
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 42.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$527
Novo Nordisk Inc
$499
Amgen Inc.
$479
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$466
ABBVIE INC.
$380
Lilly USA, LLC
$356
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$351
PFIZER INC.
$228
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$212
Dexcom, Inc.
$208
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$142
AbbVie, Inc.
$136
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$136
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$115
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$91
AbbVie Inc.
$69
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$57
Exact Sciences Corporation
$57
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$50
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$49
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$44
Medtronic, Inc.
$42
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$39
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$39
Allergan Inc.
$35
Abbott Laboratories
$34
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$32
Eisai Inc.
$31
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$26
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$25
Horizon Pharma plc
$23
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$23
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$22
EISAI INC.
$22
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Lundbeck LLC
$20
Corium, LLC
$20
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$19
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Shire North American Group Inc
$17
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$17
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$12
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$12
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Allergan, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 28.3% 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 (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
40
Per 100K population
96.8
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. Johnson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% 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. Johnson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Johnson performed 436 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. Johnson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Johnson received a total of $5,310 from 50 companies across 319 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. Johnson's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Tifton?
Dr. Johnson's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Johnson) 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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