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Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD

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University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

1800 Al Highway 157
Cullman, AL 35058

(256) 735-5075

Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Cullman, AL specializing in family medicine. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD is affiliated with Orlando Health.

Office Locations

1800 Al Highway 157
Cullman, AL 35058

(256) 735-5075

(256) 735-5076

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Orlando Health

408 Clark Street Ne
Cullman, AL 35055

(256) 734-3202

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

lung cancer screening counseling

By Affordability:

counseling services

lung cancer screening counseling

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD performed more lung cancer screening counseling procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for counseling services, and lung cancer screening counseling that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD had a list price for lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Alabama. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood draw

phlebotomy for lab tests

By Affordability:

albumin test

microalbumin test

microalbumin urine test

urine tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD performed more blood draw, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for albumin test, microalbumin test, microalbumin urine test, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Cullman, AL during 2012 were blood draw, inpatient care, hospital care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
blood draw	603
diabetes management	12
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	1869
gastrointestinal procedures	17
hospital care	269
injections	33
inpatient care	269
lab tests	118
minimally invasive procedures	17
musculoskeletal imaging	30
preventive care	111
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	43
sinus imaging	41
skin procedures	26
spinal procedures	20
thoracic (chest) imaging	103
vaccines	99
X-rays	194

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Cullman, AL during 2013 were blood draw, inpatient care, hospital care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
blood draw	558
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	1397
gastrointestinal procedures	29
hospital care	292
injections	35
inpatient care	292
lab tests	101
minimally invasive procedures	29
preventive care	124
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	51
sinus imaging	32
skin procedures	36
thoracic (chest) imaging	74
vaccines	110
X-rays	106

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	216

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	31
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Cullman, AL during 2014 were blood draw, inpatient care, hospital care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
blood draw	518
doctor visit	1332
ear procedures	11
hospital care	238
injections	34
inpatient care	238
lab tests	57
musculoskeletal imaging	19
preventive care	92
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24
skin procedures	24
thoracic (chest) imaging	56
vaccines	92
X-rays	75

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	162

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	32
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Cullman, AL during 2015 were blood draw, inpatient care, hospital care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
blood draw	432
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	1397
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	300
injections	74
inpatient care	300
lab tests	55
minimally invasive procedures	11
nursing home care	15
pain management	21
preventive care	65
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	38
sinus imaging	21
skin procedures	27
thoracic (chest) imaging	75
vaccines	65
X-rays	96

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	366

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	78
Less than 65	146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Cullman, AL during 2016 were blood draw, inpatient care, hospital care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	394
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1195
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	104
injections	16
inpatient care	104
lab tests	47
minimally invasive procedures	13
preventive care	52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	38
sinus imaging	17
skin procedures	25
thoracic (chest) imaging	52
vaccines	52
X-rays	69

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	144

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	32
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Cullman, AL during 2017 were blood draw, X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
blood draw	316
doctor visit	1061
gastrointestinal procedures	11
injections	25
lab tests	32
minimally invasive procedures	11
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
sinus imaging	15
skin procedures	12
thoracic (chest) imaging	45
X-rays	60

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	110

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	23
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Cullman, AL during 2018 were blood draw, chronic care, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
blood draw	324
chronic care	200
doctor visit	1012
injections	19
lab tests	36
preventive care	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
sinus imaging	16
skin procedures	16
vaccines	36
X-rays	16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	115

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	27
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Cullman, AL during 2019 were blood draw, chronic care, preventive care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	352
chronic care	164
counseling services	23
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	935
eye procedures	14
gastrointestinal procedures	28
lab tests	46
minimally invasive procedures	28
preventive care	58
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	28
sinus imaging	13
vaccines	35
X-rays	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	116

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	28
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Cullman, AL during 2020 were blood draw, chronic care, weight management and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	198
chronic care	126
doctor visit	567
eye procedures	11
lab tests	23
mental health therapy	43
preventive care	31
vaccines	31
weight management	43

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	82

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	20
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Cullman, AL during 2021 were blood draw, chronic care, preventive care and counseling services.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	269
chronic care	106
counseling services	29
doctor visit	477
eye procedures	16
lab tests	12
preventive care	58
vaccines	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	15
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Cullman, AL during 2022 were blood draw, chronic care, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	33
blood draw	250
chronic care	57
counseling services	26
doctor visit	509
eye procedures	17
injections	33
lab tests	54
mental health therapy	28
preventive care	45
vaccines	19
weight management	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	67

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	15
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Cullman, AL were blood draw, inpatient care, hospital care and chronic care.

aspiration	23
blood draw	383
chronic care	130
counseling services	26
diabetes management	12
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	1068
ear procedures	11
eye procedures	14
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	240
injections	33
inpatient care	240
lab tests	52
mental health therapy	35
minimally invasive procedures	18
musculoskeletal imaging	24
nursing home care	15
pain management	21
preventive care	62
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31
sinus imaging	22
skin procedures	23
spinal procedures	20
thoracic (chest) imaging	67
vaccines	56
weight management	35
X-rays	78

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	132

**Age**
75 to 84	76
85 and over	27
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	104

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Orlando Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$256 BREO $160	ANORO $35	INCRUSE $31	PEDIARIX $17	$12
Novo Nordisk Inc	$238 Tresiba $106	Ozempic $33	RYBELSUS $32	Saxenda $14	Victoza $12	Other $40
AbbVie Inc.	$175 UBRELVY $82	QULIPTA $61	VRAYLAR $32
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$116 SUNOSI $104	XYWAV $11
Pfizer Inc.	$100 REYVOW $25	ABRYSVO $17	PAXLOVID $17	NURTEC ODT $15	ELIQUIS $13	Other $13
Other	$1,277 Vascepa $103	Wakix $84	ZORVOLEX $63	FORTEO $52	LEQVIO $50	Other $925

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,162

Biography

Dr. Gerald Machen is a family medicine specialist in Cullman, AL. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama. He is professionally affiliated with Orlando Health.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald M. Machen, MD From 2012 - 2022

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