Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hamant Patel, MD
Family Medicine · Warner Robins, 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. Patel 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. Patel
Dr. Hamant Patel is a family medicine specialist in Warner Robins, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 4,413 Medicare services across 1,674 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $5,327 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 190 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. Patel 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 7% volume in GA
$5,327 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,413
Medicare services
Top 7% in GA for family medicine
1,674
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~221 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
1,419 | $29 | $43 |
| 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. |
720 | $86 | $180 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
590 | $0 | $3 |
| 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. |
255 | $59 | $120 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
174 | $29 | $40 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 166 | $17 | $18 |
| Annual depression screening | 166 | $16 | $17 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
165 | $71 | $83 |
| 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. |
164 | $0 | $25 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
148 | $119 | $230 |
| 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. |
106 | $10 | $40 |
| 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. |
99 | $2 | $15 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
77 | $9 | $35 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
25 | $50 | $142 |
| 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. |
22 | $9 | $65 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
19 | $57 | $175 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
17 | $52 | $175 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
16 | $16 | $55 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
16 | $205 | $340 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
13 | $130 | $1,100 |
| 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. |
13 | $94 | $175 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
12 | $61 | $230 |
| Influenza virus nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid technology to detect multiple types of influenza virus. |
11 | $94 | $200 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
20.6% medium
79.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,327
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $761/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.
38
Companies
190
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
$5,185 (97.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$142 (2.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$634
2023
$858
2022
$996
2021
$738
2020
$401
2019
$872
2018
$829
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$189
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$125
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$124
Lilly USA, LLC
$42
PFIZER INC.
$34
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$27
Abbott Laboratories
$24
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$22
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
Top 3 companies account for 69.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,334
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$854
Amgen Inc.
$383
ABBVIE INC.
$333
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$267
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$240
Allergan Inc.
$185
PFIZER INC.
$132
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$129
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$124
AbbVie Inc.
$120
Abbott Laboratories
$111
ITI, Inc.
$108
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$107
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$82
Allergan, Inc.
$77
Biogen, Inc.
$74
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$69
Lilly USA, LLC
$69
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$69
Mannkind Corporation
$59
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$57
ABIOMED
$45
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$36
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$29
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$25
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$23
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$22
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Tolmar, Inc.
$18
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$17
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
DEXCOM, INC.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Eisai Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 48.3% 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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
180
Per 100K population
107.8
County median income
$80,743
Nearest hospital
EMORY HOUSTON HOSPITAL WARNER ROBINS
4.3 mi
4.3 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. Patel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% 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. Patel experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 1,419 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $5,327 from 38 companies across 190 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. Patel's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Warner Robins?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Patel) 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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