Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jayanta Choudhury, MD
Gastroenterology · Fresno, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Choudhury
Dr. Jayanta Choudhury is a gastroenterology specialist in Fresno, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Choudhury performed 2,012 Medicare services across 1,960 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Choudhury received a total of $4,978 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 350 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Choudhury 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in CA
$4,978 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,012
Medicare services
Top 10% in CA for gastroenterology
1,960
Unique beneficiaries
$110
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~106 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
317 | $67 | $286 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
265 | $55 | $1,259 |
| 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. |
255 | $65 | $285 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
209 | $206 | $1,484 |
| 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. |
200 | $100 | $1,440 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
160 | $95 | $405 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope. |
107 | $170 | $695 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
101 | $122 | $521 |
| 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. |
84 | $94 | $405 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
79 | $98 | $3,815 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
71 | $177 | $1,107 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
29 | $102 | $1,107 |
| Endoscopy of digestive tract Imaging of the digestive tract performed from the inside using an endoscope. |
29 | $628 | $2,815 |
| Injection beneath large bowel lining via endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to inject medication or fluid beneath the lining of the large intestine. |
26 | $13 | $1,452 |
| 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. |
25 | $79 | $350 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
22 | $169 | $1,108 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle biopsy A procedure using an ultrasound-equipped endoscope to guide a needle for tissue sampling of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
20 | $187 | $918 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
13 | $95 | $975 |
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 ↗$4,978
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $711/year across 7 years
Top 30% in CA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
350
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
$4,954 (99.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$23 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$955
2023
$486
2022
$382
2021
$1,023
2020
$579
2019
$957
2018
$596
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$335
Boston Scientific Corporation
$159
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$116
Ardelyx, Inc.
$58
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$44
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$41
Cook Medical LLC
$29
VIVUS LLC
$25
CapsoVision, Inc.
$21
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$20
Echosens North America, Inc.
$19
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$18
Celgene Corporation
$18
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
PFIZER INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 63.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$719
AbbVie Inc.
$613
Boston Scientific Corporation
$524
ABBVIE INC.
$397
AbbVie, Inc.
$350
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$331
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$272
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$178
Shionogi Inc
$132
PFIZER INC.
$121
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$116
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$113
Cook Medical LLC
$109
Celgene Corporation
$105
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$96
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$82
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$64
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$59
Ardelyx, Inc.
$58
Ambu Inc.
$53
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$46
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$42
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$41
VIVUS LLC
$41
Allergan Inc.
$35
Shire North American Group Inc
$24
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$22
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$21
CapsoVision, Inc.
$21
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$20
Echosens North America, Inc.
$19
GENZYME CORPORATION
$19
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$18
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Ethicon US, LLC
$12
Covidien LP
$12
Top 3 companies account for 37.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
37
Per 100K population
3.7
County median income
$71,434
Nearest hospital
SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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. Choudhury is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Choudhury experienced with telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Choudhury performed 317 telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes 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. Choudhury receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Choudhury received a total of $4,978 from 37 companies across 350 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. Choudhury's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Fresno?
Dr. Choudhury's average Medicare payment per service is $110. 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. Choudhury) 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 →
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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.
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