Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gagandeep Khara, NP

Physician Assistant · Fresno, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1303 E HERNDON AVE, Fresno, CA 93720
5596962097
In practice since 2019 (6 years)
NPI: 1407416480 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Khara from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Khara

Dr. Gagandeep Khara is a physician assistant in Fresno, CA, with 6 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Khara performed 993 Medicare services across 583 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Khara received a total of $1,879 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 78 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Khara 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.

✓ 6 years in practice ▲ Top 10% volume in CA $1,879 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
993
Medicare services
Top 10% in CA for physician assistant
583
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~166 Medicare services per year of practice

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
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.
245 $68 $175
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.
173 $90 $339
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
106 $33 $117
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
102 $3 $9
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.
91 $60 $245
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
68 $9 $32
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
65 $75 $289
Initial hospital admission, low complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
28 $57 $306
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.
26 $10 $37
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
21 $165 $660
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.
21 $2 $9
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
20 $90 $414
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.
15 $55 $219
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min
A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion.
12 $57 $150
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,879
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $470/year across 4 years
Top 15% in CA for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
78
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,383 (73.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$496 (26.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$706
2023
$604
2022
$523
2021
$46

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$311
Teleflex LLC
$92
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$68
ABBVIE INC.
$66
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$40
COLOPLAST CORP
$38
Olympus America Inc.
$23
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$17
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16
Sagent Pharmaceuticals
$15
Top 3 companies account for 66.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$474
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$389
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$194
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$165
Teleflex LLC
$92
Coloplast Corp
$81
ABBVIE INC.
$66
Allergan, Inc.
$57
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$56
Boston Scientific Corporation
$44
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$41
COLOPLAST CORP
$38
PFIZER INC.
$25
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Olympus America Inc.
$23
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$19
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$17
Sagent Pharmaceuticals
$15
Top 3 companies account for 56.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · Altis · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · ERLEADA · GEMTESA · Glydo · LUPRON DEPOT · Lumenis Pulse 120H · ORGOVYX · PLUVICTO · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · Thiola · Titan · UROLIFT · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · iTIND System
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →

Most payments (74%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
259
Per 100K population
25.6
County median income
$71,434
Nearest hospital
SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public 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. Khara is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Khara experienced with nursing facility visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Khara performed 245 nursing facility visit, moderate complexity services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Khara receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Khara received a total of $1,879 from 21 companies across 78 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Khara's costs compare to other physician assistants in Fresno?
Dr. Khara's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Khara) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →