Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hetal Bhakta
Cardiovascular Disease · Palm Springs, CA
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring
— Significant remote device monitoring activity
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bhakta
Dr. Hetal Bhakta is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Palm Springs, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bhakta performed 11,968 Medicare services across 5,402 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bhakta received a total of $16,758 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 515 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Bhakta 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 5% volume in CA
$16,758 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,968
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for cardiovascular disease
5,402
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~630 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
1,484 | $19 | $79 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
1,457 | $41 | $159 |
| 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. |
1,015 | $102 | $390 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
979 | $38 | $150 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
792 | $49 | $192 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
667 | $10 | $45 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
643 | $31 | $122 |
| 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. |
535 | $93 | $393 |
| Psychiatric collaborative care follow-up, first 60 minutes A follow-up psychiatric care management visit for subsequent calendar months. The service covers the first 60 minutes of collaborative care coordination. |
509 | $116 | $437 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
475 | $152 | $619 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
358 | $21 | $91 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
294 | $25 | $111 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
221 | $49 | $94 |
| Psychiatric collaborative care management, additional 30 minutes This code covers each additional 30 minutes of psychiatric collaborative care management provided per calendar month. |
217 | $47 | $178 |
| 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. |
158 | $122 | $511 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
143 | $84 | $742 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
140 | $14 | $160 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
140 | $2 | $75 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
136 | $16 | $61 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
135 | $10 | $159 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 1 week Recording, analysis, and interpretation of a continuous external electrocardiogram performed over a period of more than one week. |
105 | $224 | $11,227 |
| Chronic care management, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of care coordination for patients with two or more chronic conditions. It is provided personally by a healthcare professional each calendar month. |
105 | $66 | $259 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
101 | $16 | $72 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
99 | $65 | $250 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
91 | $39 | $158 |
| Initial psychiatric collaborative care management, first 70 minutes This service covers the first 70 minutes of psychiatric collaborative care management during the initial calendar month of treatment. |
85 | $122 | $464 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
70 | $140 | $528 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
64 | $39 | $145 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
58 | $69 | $278 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
55 | $3,718 | $13,947 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
47 | $88 | $481 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
46 | $77 | $309 |
| Psychiatric collaborative care management, first 30 minutes This service involves behavioral health manager activities coordinated with a psychiatric consultant and directed by the treating physician. It covers the initial or subsequent care management for the first 30 minutes within a month. |
45 | $47 | $181 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
34 | $68 | $265 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
34 | $96 | $360 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg vein image A radiologist reviews an image of a vein in one arm or leg. |
33 | $40 | $343 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
31 | $84 | $333 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
29 | $16 | $64 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
29 | $11 | $42 |
| 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. |
26 | $68 | $278 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
24 | $623 | $2,329 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
24 | $109 | $275 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
22 | $57 | $214 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
21 | $73 | $408 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
20 | $19 | $77 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
20 | $706 | $2,682 |
| Radiologist review of lung artery images A radiologist examines images of the arteries in both lungs to assess their structure and function. |
19 | $62 | $464 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
19 | $63 | $267 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
19 | $747 | $2,842 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
19 | $246 | $920 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
19 | $131 | $550 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
17 | $68 | $254 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
14 | $410 | $1,562 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
14 | $670 | $2,513 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
12 | $736 | $2,753 |
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.
14.3% high complexity
2.8% medium
82.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,758
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,394/year across 7 years
Top 20% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
515
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
$16,758 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,501
2023
$3,328
2022
$2,222
2021
$2,487
2020
$1,765
2019
$1,352
2018
$3,103
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,120
Medtronic, Inc.
$942
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$162
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$116
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$57
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$28
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$27
Baxter Healthcare
$25
PFIZER INC.
$16
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$8
Top 3 companies account for 88.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$4,338
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,354
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$3,286
Abbott Laboratories
$2,148
ATRICURE, INC.
$569
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$537
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$431
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$372
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$223
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$177
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$170
BIOTRONIK INC.
$145
PFIZER INC.
$138
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$118
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$116
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$113
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$81
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$60
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$57
MEDICOMP INC
$55
Baxter Healthcare
$48
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$28
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Amgen Inc.
$27
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$27
ABIOMED
$24
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$23
Stereotaxis Inc
$22
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$18
Terumo Medical Corporation
$13
CVRx, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 65.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACCOLADE SR · ACUITY · ATTAIN COMMAND + SUREVALVE · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · AngioSeal · Arcalyst · Arctic Front · Assurity Pacemaker · Attain · Azure · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CONFIRM RX · CareLink · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Claria MRI · Cobalt · Confidense · Confirm Rx · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · Evera · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Brady · General - Tachy · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LATITUDE · LATITUDE CLARITY · LATITUDE Communicator Power Supply · LINQ II · LUX DX · LUX-DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LUXDX · LifeVest · MICRA · MITRACLIP · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · Mitra Clip system · N/A · Niobe · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PULSESELECT · Pacemakers · Percepta · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · RESONATE · REVEAL LINQ · RHYTHMIA · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · SQRX PULSE GENERATOR · Solia · Supera peripheral stent system · SureScan · TELEPATCH CARDIAC MONITOR · TYRX · VERQUVO · VersaCross Access Solution · VersaCross Large Access Solution · VersaCross Steerable Access Solution · Visia AF · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · ZIO XT Patch · ZOOM · myLUX Patient Kit with mobile device · remede 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
36
Per 100K population
1.5
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
DESERT REGIONAL 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. Bhakta is a remote monitoring specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of CA peers, 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. Bhakta experienced with remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bhakta performed 1,484 remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days 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. Bhakta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bhakta received a total of $16,758 from 31 companies across 515 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. Bhakta's costs compare to other cardiologists in Palm Springs?
Dr. Bhakta's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Bhakta) 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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