Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hugh Hodges, M.D.
Family Medicine · Winder, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hodges
Dr. Hugh Hodges is a family medicine specialist in Winder, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hodges performed 3,879 Medicare services across 2,035 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hodges received a total of $4,827 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 254 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. Hodges 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 8% volume in GA
$4,827 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,879
Medicare services
Top 8% in GA for family medicine
2,035
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
486 | $8 | $12 |
| 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. |
473 | $8 | $30 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
424 | $10 | $48 |
| 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. |
337 | $82 | $200 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
303 | $3 | $20 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
297 | $13 | $60 |
| 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. |
217 | $58 | $150 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
140 | $16 | $60 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
138 | $7 | $30 |
| Thyroid hormone evaluation A blood test to measure the levels of thyroid hormones in the body. This evaluation helps assess how well the thyroid gland is functioning. |
138 | $6 | $30 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
126 | $10 | $30 |
| 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. |
93 | $9 | $70 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
80 | $120 | $200 |
| 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. |
73 | $22 | $93 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
68 | $12 | $50 |
| 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. |
65 | $115 | $290 |
| Annual depression screening | 59 | $17 | $20 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
50 | $1 | $17 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
46 | $28 | $30 |
| 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. |
44 | $69 | $75 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
36 | $40 | $80 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
25 | $8 | $36 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
24 | $15 | $32 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
21 | $18 | $48 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
17 | $4 | $15 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
16 | $29 | $50 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
15 | $19 | $75 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
15 | $130 | $1,000 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
14 | $15 | $80 |
| 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. |
13 | $110 | $350 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
13 | $16 | $72 |
| 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. |
13 | $39 | $80 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
1.6% medium
98.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,827
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $690/year across 7 years
Top 15% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
254
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
$4,827 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$678
2023
$467
2022
$350
2021
$701
2020
$496
2019
$845
2018
$1,289
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$145
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$89
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$76
Abbott Laboratories
$68
Dexcom, Inc.
$67
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$55
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$51
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$29
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Amgen Inc.
$24
Exact Sciences Corporation
$20
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$18
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 45.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,005
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$640
Novo Nordisk Inc
$424
PFIZER INC.
$349
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$270
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$198
Abbott Laboratories
$180
Amgen Inc.
$132
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$127
Boston Scientific Corporation
$126
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$125
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$124
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$116
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$97
Lilly USA, LLC
$93
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$83
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$81
Exact Sciences Corporation
$75
Dexcom, Inc.
$67
Acclarent, Inc
$65
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$55
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$38
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$32
Genentech USA, Inc.
$30
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$24
Almatica Pharma LLC
$18
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
AbbVie Inc.
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$14
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$13
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$12
ABBVIE INC.
$12
Eisai Inc.
$12
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
McKesson Medical-Surgical, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 42.9% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
385
Per 100K population
442.6
County median income
$77,477
Nearest hospital
NGMC BARROW, LLC
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. Hodges is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% 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. Hodges experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hodges performed 486 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Hodges receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hodges received a total of $4,827 from 40 companies across 254 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. Hodges's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Winder?
Dr. Hodges's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Hodges) 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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