Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Chirag Mehta, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Victorville, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Mehta
Dr. Chirag Mehta is an internal medicine specialist in Victorville, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mehta performed 5,138 Medicare services across 2,069 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mehta received a total of $34,309 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 608 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Mehta 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in CA
$34,309 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,138
Medicare services
Top 6% in CA for internal medicine
2,069
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~302 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
2,359 | $0 | $5 |
| 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. |
645 | $61 | $145 |
| 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. |
330 | $149 | $286 |
| 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. |
309 | $98 | $160 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
218 | $162 | $328 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
175 | $90 | $234 |
| 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. |
143 | $138 | $309 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
103 | $52 | $250 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
93 | $373 | $902 |
| 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. |
93 | $70 | $200 |
| 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. |
86 | $11 | $50 |
| 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. |
65 | $10 | $85 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
45 | $21 | $54 |
| 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. |
45 | $735 | $1,885 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
45 | $166 | $550 |
| 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. |
43 | $17 | $33 |
| 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. |
43 | $11 | $22 |
| 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. |
40 | $101 | $205 |
| 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. |
37 | $66 | $112 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 35 | $165 | $350 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 32 | $223 | $446 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
30 | $51 | $151 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
26 | $54 | $165 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
25 | $166 | $350 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
19 | $142 | $375 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, one side An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels on one side of the head and neck. |
16 | $108 | $269 |
| Emergency department visit, moderate complexity An emergency department visit for an established or new patient involving a moderate level of medical decision making. |
15 | $93 | $300 |
| 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. |
12 | $104 | $250 |
| Emergency department visit, high complexity An emergency department visit involving a high level of medical decision making. |
11 | $132 | $340 |
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.
5.4% high complexity
55.6% medium
39.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$34,309
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,901/year across 7 years
Top 4% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
608
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
$14,550 (42.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$10,909 (31.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8,851 (25.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$12,838
2023
$11,163
2022
$1,931
2021
$2,173
2020
$1,034
2019
$3,232
2018
$1,939
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Inari Medical, Inc.
$10,559
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$459
Koya Medical, Inc.
$304
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$266
Boston Scientific Corporation
$189
Novo Nordisk Inc
$162
Imperative Care, Inc
$101
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$83
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$80
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$75
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$74
Penumbra, Inc.
$74
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$67
PFIZER INC.
$62
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$47
Abbott Laboratories
$45
Amgen Inc.
$43
BIOTRONIK INC.
$37
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$30
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$24
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$23
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 88.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Inari Medical, Inc.
$19,832
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$2,873
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$1,398
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,291
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$942
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$827
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$723
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$581
PFIZER INC.
$455
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$370
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$364
Terumo Medical Corporation
$350
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$349
Amgen Inc.
$338
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$337
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$324
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$322
Koya Medical, Inc.
$304
Novo Nordisk Inc
$268
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$267
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$190
BIOTRONIK INC.
$177
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$148
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$139
Imperative Care, Inc
$101
ABIOMED
$92
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$86
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$75
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$74
Penumbra, Inc.
$74
Lilly USA, LLC
$67
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$66
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$55
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$50
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$48
Abbott Laboratories
$45
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$41
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$38
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$33
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$26
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$25
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$23
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Preventice Services, LLC
$21
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$14
CathWorks, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 70.3% 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 (42%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for internal medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
123
Per 100K population
5.6
County median income
$82,184
Nearest hospital
VICTOR VALLEY GLOBAL 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. Mehta is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of CA peers, with 17 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. Mehta experienced with adenosine injection, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mehta performed 2,359 adenosine injection, 1 mg 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. Mehta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mehta received a total of $34,309 from 49 companies across 608 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. Mehta's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Victorville?
Dr. Mehta's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Mehta) 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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