Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Billy Back, MD
Internal Medicine · Greenwich, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Back
Dr. Billy Back is an internal medicine specialist in Greenwich, OH, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Back performed 2,607 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Back received a total of $2,232 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 155 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. Back 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 7% volume in OH
$2,232 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,607
Medicare services
Top 7% in OH for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$50
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
647 | $5 | $18 |
| 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. |
503 | $74 | $191 |
| 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. |
304 | $55 | $134 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
157 | $123 | $215 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
116 | $1 | $12 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
109 | $33 | $48 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
109 | $29 | $47 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
89 | $62 | $265 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
88 | $133 | $736 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
71 | $88 | $391 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
44 | $81 | $336 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
43 | $7 | $21 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
43 | $6 | $15 |
| 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. |
42 | $9 | $42 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
39 | $3 | $7 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
35 | $8 | $8 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
27 | $10 | $32 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
26 | $144 | $625 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
25 | $139 | $614 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
22 | $92 | $379 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
22 | $157 | $276 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
18 | $149 | $305 |
| 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. |
14 | $30 | $84 |
| Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes This service involves care coordination and management activities performed by a healthcare professional to prepare a patient for discharge from a nursing facility. It requires more than 30 minutes of time spent on these activities. |
14 | $101 | $387 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,232
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $319/year across 7 years
Top 24% in OH for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
155
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
$15
2023
$243
2022
$374
2021
$484
2020
$233
2019
$439
2018
$444
Payments by company (2024)
Philips North America LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$489
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$332
PFIZER INC.
$162
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$142
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$128
Novo Nordisk Inc
$116
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$105
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$89
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$77
Allergan Inc.
$77
Lilly USA, LLC
$71
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$70
Amgen Inc.
$69
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$46
ABBVIE INC.
$32
AbbVie Inc.
$30
Boston Scientific Corporation
$30
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$27
Shire North American Group Inc
$21
Philips North America LLC
$15
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Athena Bioscience, LLC
$13
EISAI INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 44.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(CK4) MCOT · ANORO · Aduhelm · Aimovig · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · CHANTIX · Carto 3 System · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FASENRA · GARDASIL 9 · GLYXAMBI · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · LINZESS · LONHALA MAGNAIR · LYRICA · Livalo · NATPARA · NEXICLON XR · Otezla · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · Repatha · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Trintellix · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · VIIBRYD · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · WATCHMAN Access System · XIFAXAN · ZOSTAVAX
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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
75
County median income
$65,972
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
12.9 mi
12.9 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. Back is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in OH), with 21 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. Back experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Back performed 647 ekg interpretation and report 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. Back receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Back received a total of $2,232 from 24 companies across 155 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. Back's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Greenwich?
Dr. Back's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Back) 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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