Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Ellner, M.D.
Pain Medicine · Woodstock, 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. Ellner
Dr. James Ellner is a pain medicine specialist in Woodstock, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ellner performed 4,488 Medicare services across 2,872 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ellner received a total of $11,681 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 270 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain 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. Ellner 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 10% volume in GA
$11,681 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,488
Medicare services
Top 10% in GA for pain medicine
2,872
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~236 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 (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. |
1,107 | $67 | $208 |
| 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. |
472 | $95 | $268 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
229 | $77 | $1,500 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
180 | $155 | $1,633 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
179 | $48 | $1,084 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
164 | $100 | $2,698 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
164 | $56 | $1,799 |
| Psychological test evaluation, first hour A healthcare professional evaluates the results of psychological testing during an initial one-hour session. |
159 | $91 | $250 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
159 | $99 | $300 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
159 | $26 | $50 |
| Substance misuse assessment and brief intervention A structured assessment of alcohol or substance misuse combined with a brief intervention lasting 15 to 30 minutes. |
158 | $27 | $80 |
| Annual depression screening | 128 | $18 | $50 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
127 | $96 | $1,795 |
| 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. |
125 | $100 | $300 |
| 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. |
95 | $127 | $426 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
86 | $83 | $1,500 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
83 | $40 | $1,000 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
72 | $112 | $2,625 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
71 | $96 | $286 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
70 | $75 | $1,679 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
70 | $63 | $1,743 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
65 | $148 | $1,546 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
64 | $52 | $1,031 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
64 | $9 | $50 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with tilt This test evaluates the function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It involves monitoring the patient for at least five minutes while they are tilted. |
63 | $118 | $300 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
56 | $41 | $1,304 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
38 | $245 | $7,500 |
| 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. |
30 | $84 | $340 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
27 | $27 | $350 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
24 | $60 | $250 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,681
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,669/year across 7 years
Top 11% in GA for pain medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
270
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
$11,681 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$813
2023
$844
2022
$1,170
2021
$1,637
2020
$1,146
2019
$2,030
2018
$4,040
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Nevro Corp.
$709
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$40
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$24
Atland Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$22
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 95.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Nevro Corp.
$8,330
Abbott Laboratories
$1,202
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$674
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$271
Almatica Pharma LLC
$169
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$88
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$87
Boston Scientific Corporation
$78
PFIZER INC.
$59
Amgen Inc.
$55
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$51
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$49
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$41
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$40
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$33
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$30
PROTEGA PHARMACEUTIALS INC
$30
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$29
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$27
Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$25
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$24
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$23
Atland Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$22
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$22
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$21
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$21
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$17
Kaleo, Inc.
$16
Horizon Pharma plc
$15
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$14
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 87.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ASPIRIN AND CAFFEINE · Aemcolo · Aimovig · BELBUCA · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · Cambia · DUEXIS · Evoke SCS · Evzio · FLECTOR · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GRALISE · General - Pain Management · Gralise · Horizant · INTELLIS · Kloxxado · LEVORPHANOL TARTRATE · LYRICA · Levorphanol · MOVANTIK · Morphabond ER · Movantik · NAPRELAN · NURTEC ODT · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs · ORPHENADRINE CITRATE · OXYCONTIN · Omnia · PENNSAID · PROCLAIM · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Prospera · Qutenza · RAYOS · RELISTOR · RELISTOR ORAL · RESTORE · ROXYBOND · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRINT PNS System · SYMPROIC · Seglentis · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · VECTRIS · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · ZTLido · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · mild Device Kit
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
Pain medicines within 10 mi
46
Per 100K population
16.8
County median income
$105,442
Nearest hospital
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE
11.5 mi
11.5 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. Ellner is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% 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. Ellner experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ellner performed 1,107 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Ellner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ellner received a total of $11,681 from 35 companies across 270 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. Ellner's costs compare to other pain medicines in Woodstock?
Dr. Ellner's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Ellner) 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.
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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