Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andres Bhatia, MD

Hematology · Gainesville, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
6420 W NEWBERRY RD, Gainesville, FL 32605
3523323900
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1700872710 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bhatia

Dr. Andres Bhatia is a hematology specialist in Gainesville, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bhatia performed 291,718 Medicare services across 5,846 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bhatia received a total of $2,658 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 109 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology. 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. Bhatia is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 9% volume in FL $2,658 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 63912 Clear January 31, 2028
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
291,718
Medicare services
Top 9% in FL for hematology
5,846
Unique beneficiaries
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~14,586 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
Iron infusion (Feraheme)
An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis.
105,164 $0 $4
Iron sucrose injection (Venofer)
An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body.
52,800 $0 $5
Nivolumab injection (Opdivo) 29,975 $24 $72
Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) 21,100 $43 $137
Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) 20,540 $1 $5
Oxaliplatin chemotherapy injection
This procedure involves the administration of oxaliplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. The dosage specified is 0.5 mg.
11,360 $0 $12
Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection 9,489 $0 $2
Epoetin alfa injection (Procrit) for anemia
An injection of epoetin alfa containing 1000 units for use in patients not on end-stage renal disease (ESRD) dialysis.
8,780 $6 $23
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 5,460 $18 $51
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
4,889 $0 $3
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
3,913 $8 $29
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
3,614 $8 $9
Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) 2,110 $1 $28
Iron infusion (Monoferric) 1,300 $17 $57
Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) 1,176 $0 $9
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.
1,115 $93 $339
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.
1,090 $65 $239
Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg 809 $3 $12
Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete.
768 $97 $378
Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance
Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein.
661 $11 $61
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.
633 $10 $69
Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less.
551 $47 $189
Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less
This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less.
535 $21 $84
Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg
Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection.
530 $2 $41
Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg
Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection.
402 $2 $7
Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg
An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams.
299 $1 $3
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
259 $17 $59
Additional hour of intravenous infusion
This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis.
237 $16 $56
Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg
An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg.
202 $7 $69
Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less
This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less.
199 $49 $178
Vitamin B-12 injection
An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg.
155 $1 $6
Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy
This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period.
140 $22 $79
Additional hour of intravenous hydration
This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy.
137 $10 $42
Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection
This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue.
114 $49 $206
Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection
This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle.
107 $24 $89
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.
106 $2 $8
Intravenous drug injection
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein.
94 $24 $156
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg 89 $133 $562
Intravenous push injection of new drug or substance
A healthcare provider injects a new medication or substance directly into a vein using a push technique.
86 $42 $170
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.
72 $63 $197
Normal saline infusion, 500 ml
Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution.
68 $1 $7
Automated red blood cell count
An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample.
61 $4 $10
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.
61 $135 $556
Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc
Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution.
49 $2 $7
Concurrent intravenous infusion
Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given.
48 $15 $56
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.
41 $136 $474
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.
39 $110 $453
IV chemotherapy initiation with community continuation
Initiation of an intravenous chemotherapy infusion in a clinic using clinic supplies, with continuation of the infusion in a community setting such as home or assisted living.
38 $128 $637
Venipuncture for blood collection
A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis.
35 $66 $277
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
35 $41 $147
Injection, alteplase recombinant, 1 mg 32 $68 $218
Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes
Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes.
30 $24 $156
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 29 $160 $585
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.
22 $40 $109
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.
17 $158 $533
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.
15 $94 $285
Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration
A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions.
13 $135 $467
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.
13 $103 $377
Transitional care management, high complexity
Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem.
12 $214 $722
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.
37.3% high complexity
59.0% medium
3.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,658
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $380/year across 7 years
Bottom 27% in FL for hematology
40
Companies
109
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
$1,910 (71.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$749 (28.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$402
2023
$801
2022
$329
2021
$211
2020
$228
2019
$428
2018
$260

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Seagen Inc.
$308
Amgen Inc.
$279
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$277
PFIZER INC.
$182
Genentech USA, Inc.
$167
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$154
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$132
Sirtex Medical Inc
$111
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$84
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$82
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$76
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$64
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$58
Celgene Corporation
$48
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$42
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$40
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$35
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$35
GENZYME CORPORATION
$34
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.
$31
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$31
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$30
CSL Behring
$29
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$28
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$26
EMD Serono, Inc.
$25
EISAI INC.
$24
AbbVie Inc.
$20
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$16
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Eisai Inc.
$15
Incyte Corporation
$15
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$14
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$14
GE HealthCare
$14
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 32.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADCETRIS · ALIYA SYSTEM · BOSULIF · BRAFTOVI · BRUKINSA · Bavencio · CABLIVI · DARZALEX · ELIQUIS · ENJAYMO · ERLEADA · Empaveli · Erleada · Fabhalta · Fusilev · GAZYVA · GIVLAARI · Herceptin · IBRANCE · IMBRUVICA · Idelvion · Imbruvica · JAKAFI · Jivi · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · Kyprolis · LONSURF · LYNPARZA · Lenvima · MEKINIST · Nplate · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · OPDIVO · OPDUALAG · OXBRYTA · PANZYGA · PIQRAY · PROMACTA · Pomalyst · Prolia · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SOMATULINE DEPOT · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · TUKYSA · Trodelvy · VARUBI · VENCLEXTA · Vitrakvi · Vonjo · XPOVIO · XTANDI · Xospata · Xtandi · Yescarta · ZEJULA · ZOLADEX · Zevalin · Zoladex
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 (72%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Hematologists within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
2.8
County median income
$59,659
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Bhatia is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Bhatia experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bhatia performed 105,164 iron infusion (feraheme) 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. Bhatia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bhatia received a total of $2,658 from 40 companies across 109 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. Bhatia's costs compare to other hematologists in Gainesville?
Dr. Bhatia's average Medicare payment per service is $8. 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. Bhatia) 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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