Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Carter Tallman, MD
Rheumatology · Springfield, MA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tallman
Dr. Carter Tallman is a rheumatology specialist in Springfield, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tallman performed 26,733 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tallman is 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 7% volume in MA
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗26,733
Medicare services
Top 7% in MA for rheumatology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$17
Avg. Medicare payment
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria) Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery. |
10,102 | $10 | $32 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 3,000 | $18 | $30 |
| Infliximab infusion (Remicade) An injection of infliximab, excluding biosimilar versions, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
2,790 | $26 | $125 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,512 | $1 | $6 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
881 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
715 | $8 | $25 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
714 | $5 | $26 |
| Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health. |
713 | $5 | $27 |
| 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. |
662 | $5 | $27 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
602 | $3 | $20 |
| 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. |
582 | $91 | $210 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
577 | $5 | $40 |
| 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. |
545 | $67 | $145 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
333 | $54 | $231 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
262 | $5 | $25 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
215 | $1 | $30 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
192 | $21 | $75 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 149 | $18 | $75 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
131 | $16 | $48 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
116 | $5 | $24 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
115 | $6 | $85 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
113 | $29 | $120 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
113 | $53 | $200 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
103 | $33 | $162 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
96 | $108 | $300 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
88 | $23 | $200 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
84 | $36 | $197 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
81 | $40 | $95 |
| Crystal identification from tissue or body fluid Laboratory analysis to identify crystals found in tissue samples or body fluids. |
77 | $7 | $55 |
| Body fluid cell count with identification A laboratory test that counts the number of cells in a body fluid sample and identifies the specific types of cells present. |
76 | $5 | $45 |
| 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. |
72 | $124 | $275 |
| Ultrasound therapy, each 15 minutes Application of ultrasound waves to tissue for therapeutic purposes. The procedure is billed in 15-minute increments. |
71 | $9 | $70 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
65 | $4 | $27 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
63 | $41 | $111 |
| 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. |
61 | $12 | $125 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy, per 15 minutes Application of electrical stimulation to the body with a therapist present. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment of treatment. |
60 | $9 | $70 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
50 | $55 | $158 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
46 | $40 | $280 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
43 | $12 | $55 |
| Complement function test A blood test that measures the activity of complement proteins, which are part of the immune system. |
43 | $12 | $58 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
38 | $36 | $128 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
31 | $50 | $160 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 26 | $6 | $32 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
26 | $23 | $75 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 25 | $76 | $150 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
24 | $37 | $167 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
24 | $31 | $48 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 23 | $76 | $202 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
22 | $43 | $145 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
22 | $76 | $105 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
20 | $6 | $32 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
17 | $37 | $90 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
17 | $3 | $24 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
15 | $3 | $17 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 15 | $72 | $150 |
| 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. |
14 | $2 | $26 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
13 | $29 | $185 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
13 | $13 | $32 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
13 | $9 | $46 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
11 | $41 | $130 |
| 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. |
11 | $91 | $185 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
49.8% high complexity
20.3% medium
29.9% routine
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists in nearby ZIP areas
25
County median income
$70,535
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MERCY MEDICAL CTR
2.2 mi
2.2 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | — No payments | N/A |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Tallman is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in MA), 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. Tallman experienced with golimumab infusion (simponi aria)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tallman performed 10,102 golimumab infusion (simponi aria) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
How do Dr. Tallman's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Springfield?
Dr. Tallman's average Medicare payment per service is $17. 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 High for Dr. Tallman) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, 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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