Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Sailors, MD
Vascular Surgery Physician · Watkinsville, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sailors
Dr. David Sailors is a vascular surgery physician in Watkinsville, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sailors performed 3,471 Medicare services across 1,857 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sailors received a total of $7,503 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 217 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. 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. Sailors 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 10% volume in GA
$7,503 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,471
Medicare services
Top 10% in GA for vascular surgery physician
1,857
Unique beneficiaries
$175
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~174 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puraply xt, per square centimeter | 959 | $125 | $350 |
| 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. |
376 | $808 | $1,600 |
| 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. |
288 | $89 | $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. |
282 | $120 | $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. |
190 | $63 | $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. |
170 | $56 | $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. |
150 | $151 | $950 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
102 | $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. |
102 | $5 | $15 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
84 | $89 | $550 |
| 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. |
81 | $112 | $632 |
| 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. |
73 | $129 | $725 |
| 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. |
72 | $117 | $500 |
| 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. |
68 | $79 | $450 |
| 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 | $106 | $430 |
| 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. |
50 | $74 | $303 |
| 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. |
41 | $5 | $15 |
| Red blood cell concentration measurement A laboratory test that measures the concentration of red blood cells in the blood. |
41 | $2 | $15 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
41 | $2 | $15 |
| 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. |
33 | $87 | $525 |
| 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. |
30 | $90 | $432 |
| 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. |
29 | $199 | $1,410 |
| 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. |
28 | $114 | $1,050 |
| 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. |
28 | $68 | $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. |
26 | $38 | $129 |
| 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. |
21 | $85 | $550 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
19 | $90 | $500 |
| Amputation of thigh through thigh bone Surgical removal of the thigh through the thigh bone. |
11 | $600 | $2,471 |
| CT scan of abdominal aorta and leg arteries with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. |
11 | $132 | $1,575 |
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.
2.3% high complexity
28.1% medium
69.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,503
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,072/year across 7 years
Top 42% in GA for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
217
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
$7,503 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,088
2023
$548
2022
$1,999
2021
$320
2020
$432
2019
$783
2018
$1,333
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,836
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$81
Boston Scientific Corporation
$53
Inari Medical, Inc.
$37
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$26
Penumbra, Inc.
$21
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$15
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$15
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$4
Top 3 companies account for 94.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$3,697
Boston Scientific Corporation
$435
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$397
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$335
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$258
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$250
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$250
Endologix, Inc.
$239
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$226
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$171
Kerecis Limited
$138
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$135
Venclose Inc.
$127
Organogenesis Inc.
$112
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$90
PFIZER INC.
$83
Inari Medical, Inc.
$53
Artivion, Inc.
$47
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$45
Penumbra, Inc.
$43
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$42
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$41
Medtronic, Inc.
$37
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$31
EKOS Corporation
$31
Endologix LLC
$23
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Ethicon US, LLC
$17
Cook Medical LLC
$17
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$15
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$14
Amgen Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Abbott Laboratories
$12
Medline Industries, Inc.
$12
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$11
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$9
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$4
Top 3 companies account for 60.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANASTOCLIP · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Aptus Heli-FX · Artis pheno · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · BEVYXXA · BRIDION · BioMimics 3D Vascular Stent System · C3 Delivery System · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CHANTIX · COOK MEDICAL SELF-EXPANDING STENT · CROSSER · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Clot Management · Concerto · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Endurant · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GRAFIX · GlideLight · HawkOne · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · IGT Devices Und · IGT_D Peripheral · INNOVA · JETSTREAM · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · Ovation · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Proclaim IPG · Puraply · REGRANEX · RESTOREFLO · Repatha · S · SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats · Smart Coil · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Valiant Navion · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascular · Vascular Lithotripsy · VenaSeal · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
9.3
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. Sailors is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Sailors experienced with puraply xt, per square centimeter?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sailors performed 959 puraply xt, per square centimeter 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. Sailors receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sailors received a total of $7,503 from 39 companies across 217 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. Sailors's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Watkinsville?
Dr. Sailors's average Medicare payment per service is $175. 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. Sailors) 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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