Specialty Directory
Infectious Disease in Augusta, GA
Federal CMS data for 9 infectious disease providers practicing in Augusta, GA. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
9
Providers
Median industry payments
$3,764
9
Infectious Disease Providers
in Augusta, GA
$3,764
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
172
Median Medicare Services
fee-for-service claims
How to read this directory: Providers are listed by Medicare service volume, which reflects only
Medicare fee-for-service patients (typically 65+). This does not represent total practice volume.
Industry payments span multiple years and payment types; disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality.
Infectious Disease includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Infectious Disease Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEON, JACOBO MD | 1,581 | — | Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity | $834 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| AUSTIN, JACK MD | 893 | — | Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity | $6,224 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| HERNANDEZ MUNOZ, FRANCISCO M.D. | 881 | — | Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity | $4,122 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| DAVIS, KEPLER M.D. | 289 | — | Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity | $3,326 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| ASKAR, GINA MD | 172 | — | Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity | $943 (2021-2024) | — | Very High |
| CHAO, ANDREW M.D. | 160 | — | Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity | $3,764 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| GRUBBS, JAMES M.D. | 118 | — | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $69 (2023-2024) | — | Very High |
| RISSING, JOHN MD | 70 | — | Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less | $30,424 (2018-2023) | — | Very High |
| NEWMAN, CHERYL MD | 53 | — | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $145,264 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
Note: Infectious Disease encompasses multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
Differences in payment amounts and procedure volumes may reflect subspecialty focus
rather than practice quality. Consider viewing individual profiles for full context.
By Practice Pattern
Infectious Disease encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Mixed Practice (6)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| LEON, JACOBO | 1,581 | $834 |
| AUSTIN, JACK | 893 | $6,224 |
| HERNANDEZ MUNOZ, FRANCISCO | 881 | $4,122 |
| DAVIS, KEPLER | 289 | $3,326 |
| ASKAR, GINA | 172 | $943 |
| RISSING, JOHN | 70 | $30,424 |
Clinical Cardiology (3)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| CHAO, ANDREW | 160 | $3,764 |
| GRUBBS, JAMES | 118 | $69 |
| NEWMAN, CHERYL | 53 | $145,264 |