Cost of a Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) Visit
in Georgia
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Georgia's healthcare landscape features a diverse network spanning from metro Atlanta's academic medical centers to rural health clinics serving agricultural communities across the state. Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) visits in Georgia typically cost between $72 and $188, with a median out-of-pocket expense of $106 based on negotiated insurance rates. The state maintains 294 active Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) providers, allowing patients to browse all available options across Georgia's 159 counties.
Average
$122
Median
$106
Lowest
$72
Highest
$188
Providers
294
6% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does family medicine visit compare to related procedures in Georgia?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine Visit Standard office visit with an internist | 99214 | $74 | $105 | $202 | 293 |
| Cardiologist Visit Standard office visit with a cardiologist | 99214 | $75 | $134 | $216 | 59 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 99214 — Office/outpatient visit, established patient, moderate complexity). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 99214 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 99214 (Office/outpatient visit, established patient, moderate complexity), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 99214 covers: the provider's professional fee for family medicine visit. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Top Rated Family medicine physicians in Georgia
Dr. Kevin Smith, MD
Family Medicine Physician · Buford, GA
Dr. Shehnaz Makhani, MD
Family Medicine Physician · Locust Grove, GA
Dr. Paul Klas, MD
Family Medicine Physician · Gainesville, GA
Dr. Veronica Patterson, MD
Family Medicine Physician · Commerce, GA
Dr. Susan Land, MD
Family Medicine Physician · Thomson, GA
Why Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) Visit Costs Vary Across Georgia
Georgia's healthcare costs run approximately 1% below national averages, reflecting the state's moderate cost of living and competitive provider market spanning from metropolitan Atlanta to agricultural regions across South Georgia. The state's decision to forgo Medicaid expansion combined with a growing ambulatory surgery center market creates unique pricing dynamics for specialty medical services.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Metro Atlanta concentrates the highest number of Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) providers, creating competitive pricing and shorter wait times, while rural counties in South Georgia face provider shortages that can drive up costs and extend appointment availability. Coastal regions around Savannah maintain moderate provider density, though seasonal population fluctuations can strain capacity during peak tourism periods. Patients in rural areas often travel to regional hubs like Augusta, Columbus, or Macon for specialized family medicine care.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned outpatient clinics affiliated with major health systems like Piedmont Healthcare, Northside Hospital, or Augusta University Health typically charge higher facility fees compared to independent Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) practices throughout Georgia. Academic medical centers carry additional overhead costs related to teaching and research missions, while ambulatory surgery centers and standalone clinics operate with lower fixed costs. The state's growing number of retail health clinics and urgent care centers provides additional cost-competitive options for routine family medicine services.
Insurance Market Competition in Georgia
Georgia's insurance market features moderate competition among major carriers including Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, UHC, and Cigna, with regional insurers providing additional options in specific markets across the state. The competitive landscape allows Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) providers to negotiate varying rates with different insurers, creating cost differences based on your specific coverage. Limited insurer competition in some rural counties can result in higher negotiated rates compared to metropolitan areas with broader carrier participation.
Physician Supply and Demand in Georgia
With 294 active Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) providers serving Georgia's population of 10.9 million, the state maintains adequate specialist availability in urban areas while facing shortages in rural regions. This geographic imbalance influences both pricing and access patterns, with rural patients often facing longer wait times and higher travel costs for specialized family medicine care. The ongoing physician shortage in primary care specialties creates upward pressure on visit costs, particularly in underserved areas designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Cost by Procedure Type
Family Medicine Visit can be billed under different CPT codes depending on what's done during the procedure in Georgia.
Follow-up, low complexity
Follow-up, moderate complexity
Follow-up, high complexity
New patient, low complexity
New patient, moderate complexity
New patient, high complexity
Costs shown are median negotiated rates. Your actual cost depends on your insurance plan and provider.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) Costs in Georgia
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 99214)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska Range: $91 – $314 | $215 |
| 2 | New Hampshire Range: $101 – $282 | $198 |
| 3 | Iowa Range: $80 – $314 | $187 |
| 4 | Maine Range: $80 – $255 | $180 |
| 5 | Minnesota Range: $81 – $313 | $162 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $313 | $161 |
| 7 | California Range: $70 – $250 | $154 |
| 8 | Wyoming Range: $80 – $251 | $152 |
| 9 | Illinois Range: $77 – $226 | $148 |
| 10 | Massachusetts Range: $80 – $271 | $144 |
| 11 | Rhode Island Range: $85 – $200 | $143 |
| 12 | North Dakota Range: $91 – $240 | $141 |
| 13 | Texas Range: $70 – $221 | $139 |
| 14 | New Mexico Range: $80 – $178 | $138 |
| 15 | Vermont Range: $107 – $166 | $138 |
| 16 | Mississippi Range: $67 – $249 | $136 |
| 17 | Michigan Range: $66 – $249 | $134 |
| 18 | South Dakota Range: $77 – $239 | $132 |
| 19 | Hawaii Range: $70 – $239 | $131 |
| 20 | New York Range: $78 – $200 | $131 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania Range: $73 – $228 | $130 |
| 22 | Louisiana Range: $69 – $222 | $130 |
| 23 | Colorado Range: $80 – $210 | $126 |
| 24 | Connecticut Range: $80 – $200 | $124 |
| 25 | Oregon Range: $80 – $204 | $124 |
| 26 | Indiana Range: $80 – $202 | $123 |
| 27 | Ohio Range: $70 – $201 | $122 |
| 28 | Georgia Range: $72 – $188 | $122 |
| 29 | South Carolina Range: $68 – $216 | $121 |
| 30 | Washington Range: $80 – $202 | $121 |
| 31 | North Carolina Range: $66 – $210 | $119 |
| 32 | Nevada Range: $48 – $182 | $118 |
| 33 | Virginia Range: $60 – $191 | $116 |
| 34 | Arkansas Range: $70 – $175 | $116 |
| 35 | West Virginia Range: $80 – $133 | $115 |
| 36 | Florida Range: $54 – $200 | $115 |
| 37 | Idaho Range: $75 – $179 | $115 |
| 38 | New Jersey Range: $53 – $188 | $113 |
| 39 | Missouri Range: $67 – $148 | $113 |
| 40 | Kansas Range: $76 – $158 | $113 |
| 41 | Maryland Range: $49 – $194 | $112 |
| 42 | District of Columbia Range: $53 – $199 | $112 |
| 43 | Kentucky Range: $80 – $170 | $110 |
| 44 | Utah Range: $60 – $180 | $110 |
| 45 | Tennessee Range: $70 – $168 | $109 |
| 46 | Oklahoma Range: $70 – $158 | $104 |
| 47 | Arizona Range: $63 – $168 | $104 |
| 48 | Alabama Range: $61 – $160 | $100 |
| 49 | Delaware Range: $58 – $123 | $91 |
| 50 | Alaska Range: $80 – $80 | $80 |
| 51 | Montana Range: $80 – $80 | $80 |