Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shyam Bhaskar, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Visalia, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Bhaskar 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. Bhaskar
Dr. Shyam Bhaskar is a hospice and palliative medicine physician in Visalia, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bhaskar performed 6,374 Medicare services across 2,839 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bhaskar received a total of $6,087 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 446 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician. 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. Bhaskar 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 4% volume in CA
$6,087 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,374
Medicare services
Top 4% in CA for hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician
2,839
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~335 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,819 | $66 | $124 |
| 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. |
809 | $63 | $107 |
| 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. |
304 | $96 | $150 |
| 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. |
244 | $137 | $1,138 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
213 | $3 | $17 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
201 | $9 | $40 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
194 | $33 | $40 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
193 | $3 | $10 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
192 | $31 | $31 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
164 | $4 | $15 |
| 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. |
161 | $103 | $253 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
161 | $65 | $120 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
113 | $8 | $10 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
95 | $34 | $60 |
| 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. |
94 | $11 | $39 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
84 | $17 | $60 |
| 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. |
82 | $11 | $58 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
50 | $0 | $17 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
42 | $2 | $12 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
32 | $0 | $29 |
| 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. |
31 | $74 | $201 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
27 | $80 | $108 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
20 | $133 | $175 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
13 | $53 | $144 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
12 | $33 | $104 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
12 | $6 | $36 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
12 | $1 | $29 |
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 ↗$6,087
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $870/year across 7 years
Top 5% in CA for hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
446
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
$6,087 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$532
2023
$1,005
2022
$1,186
2021
$956
2020
$822
2019
$822
2018
$764
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$141
Lilly USA, LLC
$70
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$49
Baxter Healthcare
$32
ABBVIE INC.
$31
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$31
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$30
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$29
ARGENX US, INC.
$23
Novo Nordisk Inc
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$17
Abbott Laboratories
$15
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Amgen Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 48.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,199
Novo Nordisk Inc
$956
Lilly USA, LLC
$717
PFIZER INC.
$379
Amgen Inc.
$343
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$341
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$139
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$129
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$112
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$109
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$103
AbbVie Inc.
$99
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$97
ABBVIE INC.
$94
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$83
Baxter Healthcare
$66
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$65
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$60
Nevro Corp.
$54
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$52
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$51
Dexcom, Inc.
$50
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$49
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$49
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$49
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$44
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$40
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$38
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$31
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$31
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$29
ARGENX US, INC.
$23
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Genentech USA, Inc.
$20
Exact Sciences Corporation
$20
Insulet Corporation
$20
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$20
Seqirus USA Inc
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
Lundbeck LLC
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
MannKind Corporation
$16
Abbott Laboratories
$15
DEXCOM, INC.
$14
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 47.2% 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Hospice and palliative medicine physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$69,489
Nearest hospital
KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
6.2 mi
6.2 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. Bhaskar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% 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. Bhaskar experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bhaskar performed 2,819 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Bhaskar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bhaskar received a total of $6,087 from 51 companies across 446 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. Bhaskar's costs compare to other hospice and palliative medicine physicians in Visalia?
Dr. Bhaskar'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. Bhaskar) 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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