Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Everett, M.D.
Surgery · Watkinsville, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Everett
Dr. Christopher Everett is a surgery specialist in Watkinsville, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Everett performed 1,942 Medicare services across 1,627 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Everett received a total of $22,712 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 210 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Everett 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 4% volume in GA
$22,712 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,942
Medicare services
Top 4% in GA for surgery
1,627
Unique beneficiaries
$137
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~102 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. |
332 | $90 | $311 |
| 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. |
228 | $123 | $750 |
| 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. |
160 | $60 | $199 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
148 | $57 | $300 |
| 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. |
138 | $162 | $950 |
| Novachor implant, per square centimeter This code represents the supply of Novachor, a biologic implant material, measured by each square centimeter used during a procedure. |
121 | $806 | $1,600 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
90 | $91 | $550 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
71 | $8 | $25 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
68 | $5 | $15 |
| 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. |
65 | $111 | $430 |
| 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. |
55 | $122 | $725 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
52 | $114 | $632 |
| 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. |
51 | $73 | $450 |
| Red blood cell concentration measurement A laboratory test that measures the concentration of red blood cells in the blood. |
37 | $2 | $15 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
37 | $2 | $15 |
| Blood potassium level test A blood test that measures the amount of potassium in your body. Potassium is an electrolyte that helps control heart and muscle function. |
36 | $5 | $15 |
| 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. |
36 | $73 | $303 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less. |
30 | $117 | $488 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
28 | $131 | $355 |
| 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. |
28 | $96 | $432 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
20 | $85 | $550 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 19 | $165 | $490 |
| CT scan of abdominal and pelvic blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the abdomen and pelvis. |
18 | $191 | $1,410 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
18 | $79 | $525 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
16 | $770 | $6,000 |
| CT scan of neck blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses dye to visualize the blood vessels in the neck. This imaging test helps examine the structure and flow within the neck's vascular system. |
14 | $72 | $1,050 |
| CT scan of head blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the head. |
13 | $106 | $1,050 |
| 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. |
13 | $35 | $129 |
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.
2.7% high complexity
40.8% medium
56.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$22,712
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,245/year across 7 years
Top 8% in GA for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
210
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$13,544 (59.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,492 (33.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,675 (7.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,119
2023
$14,762
2022
$1,190
2021
$463
2020
$280
2019
$2,062
2018
$2,836
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Organogenesis Inc.
$260
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$248
Kerecis Limited
$210
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$81
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$64
Boston Scientific Corporation
$45
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$40
Inari Medical, Inc.
$37
Imperative Care, Inc
$28
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$26
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$21
Penumbra, Inc.
$20
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$19
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$15
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$4
Top 3 companies account for 64.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Globus Medical, Inc.
$13,969
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,827
Centinel Spine, LLC
$1,257
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$701
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$685
Endologix LLC
$446
Organogenesis Inc.
$444
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$408
Penumbra, Inc.
$400
Kerecis Limited
$348
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$275
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$269
Endologix, Inc.
$239
PolyNovo North America LLC
$237
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$162
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$111
Inari Medical, Inc.
$97
Boston Scientific Corporation
$88
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$82
PFIZER INC.
$75
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$67
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$52
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$50
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$46
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$45
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$42
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$36
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$33
Imperative Care, Inc
$28
Cook Medical LLC
$28
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$23
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$21
TRUVIC MEDICAL, INC.
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$18
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$15
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$15
Endologix, LLC
$13
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$11
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 75.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALIF · ALIF Instruments (Universal) · ALIF Retractor · ANASTOCLIP · ANDEXXA · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Artis pheno · BEVYXXA · CALIBER · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CHANTIX · COOK MEDICAL SELF-EXPANDING STENT · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Clot Management · ECM · ELIQUIS · ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GRAFIX · IGT Devices Und · IGT_D Peripheral · INVOKANA · IVUS Systems · Indigo System · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · Ovation · PREVNAR - 13 · PRODISC C · PURAPLY WOUND MATRIX · Palindrome · Penumbra Ruby Coil · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · RESTOREFLO · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SQRX PULSE GENERATOR · STALIF M FLX · SYMPHONY CATHETER · TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · VASOVIEW · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Valiant Navion · Varithena Administration Pack · Vasoview Hemopro 2 · XARELTO · ZONTIVITY
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 →
The majority of payments (60%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for surgery in GA.
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
37
Per 100K population
86.5
County median income
$115,925
Nearest hospital
ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
11.4 mi
11.4 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. Everett is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in GA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 8% of GA peers, 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. Everett experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Everett performed 332 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. Everett receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Everett received a total of $22,712 from 40 companies across 210 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. Everett's costs compare to other surgerists in Watkinsville?
Dr. Everett's average Medicare payment per service is $137. 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. Everett) 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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