Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Mills, MD
Family Medicine · Toccoa, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Mills
Dr. William Mills is a family medicine specialist in Toccoa, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mills performed 4,363 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mills received a total of $12,097 from 57 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 855 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Mills 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 7% volume in GA
$12,097 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,363
Medicare services
Top 7% in GA for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
688 | $8 | $19 |
| 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. |
577 | $53 | $145 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
566 | $10 | $37 |
| 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. |
489 | $79 | $217 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
369 | $13 | $45 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
328 | $9 | $29 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
179 | $123 | $260 |
| 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. |
137 | $8 | $23 |
| 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. |
134 | $61 | $156 |
| 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. |
128 | $0 | $31 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
111 | $29 | $44 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
98 | $72 | $95 |
| 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. |
91 | $9 | $53 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
84 | $3 | $10 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
51 | $62 | $155 |
| 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. |
49 | $29 | $184 |
| 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. |
46 | $97 | $285 |
| 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. |
42 | $39 | $245 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
30 | $3 | $11 |
| Respiratory virus test for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and RSV A laboratory test that detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in an upper respiratory specimen. |
29 | $140 | $250 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
27 | $281 | $400 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
27 | $29 | $44 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
26 | $16 | $54 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
24 | $19 | $105 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
20 | $13 | $90 |
| 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. |
13 | $22 | $32 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,097
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,728/year across 7 years
Top 3% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
57
Companies
855
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,472
2023
$1,655
2022
$1,587
2021
$1,340
2020
$1,459
2019
$2,337
2018
$2,247
Payments by company (2024)
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$285
Lilly USA, LLC
$228
ABBVIE INC.
$213
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$113
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$97
Insulet Corporation
$84
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$81
Novo Nordisk Inc
$73
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Amgen Inc.
$40
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$40
Radius Health, Inc.
$28
Dexcom, Inc.
$25
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$23
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
Exact Sciences Corporation
$17
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
PFIZER INC.
$15
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 49.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,516
ABBVIE INC.
$1,021
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$911
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$827
Lilly USA, LLC
$793
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$733
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$702
PFIZER INC.
$698
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$641
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$508
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$498
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$329
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$293
Amgen Inc.
$282
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$222
Nevro Corp.
$222
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$204
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$138
AbbVie Inc.
$133
Allergan, Inc.
$112
Allergan Inc.
$106
Radius Health, Inc.
$102
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$99
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$85
Insulet Corporation
$84
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$60
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$50
Dexcom, Inc.
$42
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$42
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Eisai Inc.
$37
Exact Sciences Corporation
$36
Lundbeck LLC
$35
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$31
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$31
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$28
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$27
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$27
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$23
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$22
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Tepha Inc
$19
Shionogi Inc
$18
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Corcept Therapeutics
$18
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$17
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$14
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$14
Abbott Laboratories
$14
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$14
AbbVie, Inc.
$12
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 28.5% of all-time payments
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
65
County median income
$52,264
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Mills is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in GA), with 21 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. Mills experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mills performed 688 blood draw (venipuncture) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Mills receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mills received a total of $12,097 from 57 companies across 855 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Mills's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Toccoa?
Dr. Mills'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. Mills) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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