Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Hancock, M.D.
Optician · Tifton, GA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology 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. Hancock
Dr. William Hancock is an optician specialist in Tifton, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hancock performed 6,897 Medicare services across 4,195 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hancock received a total of $8,420 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 476 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Hancock 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 8% volume in GA
$8,420 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,897
Medicare services
Top 8% in GA for optician
4,195
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~345 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 (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. |
1,397 | $60 | $115 |
| 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. |
857 | $6 | $73 |
| 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. |
850 | $9 | $92 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
606 | $8 | $35 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
371 | $4 | $35 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
317 | $14 | $92 |
| 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. |
296 | $83 | $167 |
| 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. |
265 | $16 | $233 |
| 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. |
239 | $20 | $104 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
209 | $48 | $115 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
203 | $137 | $1,265 |
| 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. |
190 | $18 | $70 |
| 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. |
170 | $62 | $150 |
| 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. |
144 | $10 | $230 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
122 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
90 | $80 | $153 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
89 | $52 | $173 |
| 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. |
80 | $26 | $230 |
| 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. |
74 | $135 | $314 |
| 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. |
53 | $116 | $239 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
49 | $20 | $345 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
41 | $39 | $127 |
| 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. |
38 | $94 | $213 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 25 | $223 | $2,300 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
20 | $18 | $92 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
19 | $83 | $741 |
| 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. |
16 | $77 | $260 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with symptom tracking, up to 30 days This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days. It includes symptom monitoring to correlate heart activity with patient-reported events. |
15 | $5 | $115 |
| 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. |
15 | $16 | $132 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
13 | $59 | $200 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
12 | $40 | $144 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
12 | $54 | $374 |
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.
14.4% high complexity
6.1% medium
79.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,420
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,203/year across 7 years
Top 15% in GA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
476
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
$8,074 (95.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$346 (4.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$517
2023
$893
2022
$1,705
2021
$1,482
2020
$808
2019
$1,035
2018
$1,981
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$149
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$88
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$62
Boston Scientific Corporation
$44
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$36
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$33
Amgen Inc.
$32
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 58.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,070
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$988
PFIZER INC.
$928
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$655
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$614
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$509
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$471
Amgen Inc.
$454
Medtronic, Inc.
$295
CHF Solutions, Inc
$284
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$270
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$269
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$265
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$165
Boston Scientific Corporation
$156
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$152
Abbott Laboratories
$92
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$91
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$58
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Relypsa, Inc.
$52
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$48
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$47
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$39
Allergan Inc.
$37
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Vital Connect, Inc
$35
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
EKOS Corporation
$30
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$28
Nuwellis, Inc.
$26
InfoBionic, Inc
$23
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$23
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$23
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$20
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$19
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
MEDICOMP INC
$11
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 35.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMVUTTRA · ANDEXXA · AQUADEX SMARTFLOW CONSOLE · ASSURITY · Advisa · Andexxa · Aquadex · Aquadex Smartflow Console · Azure · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Cardiac Monitor · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · ECM · ECM Patch · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · INJECTAFER · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LINQ II · LOKELMA · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MITRACLIP · Micra · MoMe Kardia · NEXLETOL · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Pacemakers · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Pouch · RESONATE · REVEAL LINQ · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · SelectSecure · TYRX · VERQUVO · VITALPATCH RTM · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Veltassa · WATCHMAN · 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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
13
Per 100K population
31.5
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. Hancock is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% 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. Hancock experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hancock performed 1,397 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Hancock receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hancock received a total of $8,420 from 40 companies across 476 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. Hancock's costs compare to other opticians in Tifton?
Dr. Hancock's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Hancock) 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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