Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Amit Bhakoo, M.D.
Radiation Oncology · Lakeland, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Bhakoo
Dr. Amit Bhakoo is a radiation oncology specialist in Lakeland, FL, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bhakoo performed 1,297 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bhakoo received a total of $22,433 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 205 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bhakoo 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.
✓ 15 years of NPI registration
▲ 1,297 Medicare services
$22,433 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 150712 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,297
Medicare services
Bottom 23% in FL for radiation oncology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
221 | $10 | $176 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
187 | $8 | $42 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
122 | $85 | $444 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
116 | $82 | $418 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
80 | $11 | $58 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
79 | $7 | $35 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
69 | $14 | $68 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
45 | $55 | $213 |
| Esophagram with single contrast An X-ray of the esophagus using a single type of contrast material to visualize the structure and function of the upper digestive tract. |
40 | $23 | $85 |
| Swallowing function imaging Imaging used to evaluate how well a person can swallow. This procedure visualizes the swallowing process to assess function. |
35 | $21 | $97 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
30 | $31 | $250 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
27 | $67 | $456 |
| CT scan of head blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the head. |
25 | $64 | $321 |
| CT scan of neck blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses dye to visualize the blood vessels in the neck. This imaging test helps examine the structure and flow within the neck's vascular system. |
24 | $63 | $323 |
| CT scan of abdominal aorta and leg arteries with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. |
24 | $88 | $444 |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or mediastinum A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lung or the space between the lungs using a needle inserted through the skin. |
23 | $122 | $549 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
20 | $196 | $1,070 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage by tube with imaging guidance A procedure to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity using a tube. Imaging guidance is used to direct the placement of the tube. |
18 | $150 | $330 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
17 | $269 | $1,268 |
| 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. |
17 | $57 | $302 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
17 | $16 | $85 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
13 | $60 | $292 |
| Upper GI series with single contrast An X-ray exam of the upper digestive tract using a single contrast agent to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. |
13 | $30 | $127 |
| Chest fluid drainage with tube insertion using imaging guidance This procedure removes fluid from the chest cavity and places a tube to stay in place for ongoing drainage. Imaging guidance is used to help position the tube accurately. |
12 | $114 | $676 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
12 | $24 | $123 |
| Liver needle biopsy through skin A procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin to remove a small sample of liver tissue for examination. |
11 | $58 | $315 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
3.6% high complexity
44.6% medium
51.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$22,433
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,205/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
205
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,084
2023
$7,886
2022
$2,000
2021
$1,108
2020
$1,416
2019
$2,839
2018
$1,101
Payments by company (2024)
Inari Medical, Inc.
$3,866
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,607
Penumbra, Inc.
$239
Terumo Medical Corporation
$138
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$89
Boston Scientific Corporation
$55
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$52
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$19
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 93.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Inari Medical, Inc.
$10,453
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,166
Penumbra, Inc.
$2,744
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$2,495
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$759
Sirtex Medical Inc
$554
Terumo Medical Corporation
$500
Boston Scientific Corporation
$493
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$218
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$119
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$108
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$92
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$84
Amgen Inc.
$84
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$76
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$73
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$52
Mozarc Medical US LLC
$49
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$42
Avinger Inc.
$36
Covidien LP
$36
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$35
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$33
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$29
GUERBET LLC
$24
HeartFlow, Inc.
$19
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$18
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$15
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$14
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 72.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ANGIOJET · AZUR · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · Aimovig · CFN PLEURX · CHAMELEON · CONCERTOTM · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · CareLink · ClosureFast · Clot Management · Concerto · Denali Vena Cava Filter · ELIQUIS · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · ELUVIA · EMBOLD Fibered · Embozene · FFRct · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlowTriever · GENERAL THROMBECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · General - Embolics · HAWKONE · HawkOne · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IN.PACT AV · IN.PACT Admiral · INTERVENTIONAL ANGIOGRAPHY SYSTEM · Indigo · Indigo System · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · LUTONIX · MARQUEE · Microcatheters · OPTION · PALINDROME · PANTHERIS · PERIPHERAL VASCULAR · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Permcath · RUBY Coil · Ruby · S · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · TRUSELECT · TurboHawk · VARITHENA · VENOVO · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIATORR TIPS Endoprosthesis w/ Controlled Expansion · Vascular Lithotripsy · VenaSeal · XARELTO
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Geographic Context
Radiation oncologists in nearby ZIP areas
86
County median income
$63,644
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Bhakoo is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 15 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. Bhakoo experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bhakoo performed 221 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Bhakoo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bhakoo received a total of $22,433 from 30 companies across 205 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Bhakoo's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Lakeland?
Dr. Bhakoo's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Bhakoo) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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