Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mary South, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Akron, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
809 WHITE POND, DR, SUITE B, Akron, OH 44320
2342052040
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1215011184 verify on NPPES ↗
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. South

Dr. Mary South is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Akron, OH, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. South performed 16,147 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. South received a total of $3,066 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 95 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. South 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 of NPI registration ▲ Top 0% volume in OH $3,066 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
16,147
Medicare services
Top 0% in OH for obstetrics & gynecology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Botox injection, per unit
An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered.
14,650 $5 $9
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.
281 $2 $15
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.
194 $56 $141
Insertion of temporary bladder tube 174 $30 $105
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.
139 $103 $320
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
114 $16 $38
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.
94 $83 $208
Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder
A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue.
89 $297 $601
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
82 $102 $396
Complex urodynamic pressure measurement
A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures.
74 $286 $648
Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study
A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate.
74 $144 $213
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine.
73 $5 $31
Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings
This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles.
72 $24 $367
Urethral sling procedure for female incontinence
A surgical procedure that creates a supportive sling around the urethra to help control urinary leakage in women.
22 $454 $1,416
Vaginal repair of tissue between vagina, rectum, and bladder
A surgical procedure to repair the vaginal wall and the tissue separating the vagina from the rectum and bladder.
15 $434 $1,646
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.
0.6% high complexity
90.7% medium
8.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,066
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $438/year across 7 years
Top 18% in OH for obstetrics & gynecology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
95
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$638
2023
$319
2022
$697
2021
$403
2020
$236
2019
$720
2018
$53

Payments by company (2024)

BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$428
Medtronic, Inc.
$109
ABBVIE INC.
$101
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$811
Medtronic, Inc.
$533
Allergan, Inc.
$453
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$428
ABBVIE INC.
$278
AbbVie Inc.
$172
Caldera Medical, Inc
$163
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$74
Axonics, Inc.
$57
Hollister Incorporated
$43
Boston Scientific Corporation
$26
ConvaTec Inc.
$15
DENTSPLY IH AB
$14
Top 3 companies account for 58.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · Desara · GENERAL - PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE · GENTLECATH · INTERSTIM · Infyna Chic · LoFric · MYRBETRIQ · REVI · Veozah
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Obstetricians & gynecologists in nearby ZIP areas
163
County median income
$71,016
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
1.9 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 Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included 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. South is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in OH), 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. South experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. South performed 14,650 botox injection, per unit services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. South receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. South received a total of $3,066 from 13 companies across 95 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. South's costs compare to other obstetricians & gynecologists in Akron?
Dr. South's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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. South) 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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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →