Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lalbahadur Nagabhairu, MD
Gastroenterology · Mount Dora, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nagabhairu
Dr. Lalbahadur Nagabhairu is a gastroenterology specialist in Mount Dora, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nagabhairu performed 6,725 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nagabhairu received a total of $705 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 24 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. Nagabhairu 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in FL
$705 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,725
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for gastroenterology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$72
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,722 | $60 | $111 |
| 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. |
915 | $98 | $276 |
| 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. |
865 | $38 | $60 |
| 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. |
365 | $93 | $181 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
317 | $63 | $206 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
278 | $25 | $69 |
| Esophageal biopsy via endoscopy A procedure to remove small tissue samples from the esophagus using a flexible tube passed through the mouth for examination. |
262 | $18 | $721 |
| Special tissue stain and interpretation A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings. |
194 | $49 | $67 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A procedure to widen the esophagus using a flexible endoscope and a guide wire. |
188 | $56 | $755 |
| Emergency department visit, moderate complexity An emergency department visit for an established or new patient involving a moderate level of medical decision making. |
180 | $88 | $118 |
| Small bowel biopsy via endoscope A procedure to collect tissue samples from the small intestine using an endoscope. The sample is taken from the small bowel, excluding the ileum. |
163 | $63 | $335 |
| Special stain test for organisms A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results. |
148 | $61 | $95 |
| Diagnostic exam of anus and rectum under anesthesia A medical examination of the anus and rectum performed while the patient is under anesthesia. This allows for a thorough inspection without causing discomfort. |
134 | $78 | $223 |
| Esophageal polyp removal with endoscope and cautery This procedure removes polyps or growths from the esophagus using a flexible endoscope. Electrical cautery is used during the removal process. |
133 | $82 | $837 |
| Destruction of large bowel polyp via endoscope Removal of a polyp or growth in the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The procedure is performed through the endoscope to destroy the tissue. |
103 | $207 | $2,998 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
100 | $55 | $928 |
| Endoscopic destruction of small bowel polyp or growth A procedure to remove or destroy a polyp or growth in the small intestine using an endoscope. |
75 | $179 | $520 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscope and cautery This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera. Electrical cautery is used to stop bleeding during the removal. |
72 | $62 | $1,034 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
58 | $80 | $975 |
| 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. |
54 | $122 | $273 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
47 | $67 | $822 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
45 | $120 | $721 |
| Endoscopic removal of small bowel polyps or growths This procedure involves using an endoscope to locate and remove polyps or growths from the small intestine. Electrical cautery is applied during the removal to control bleeding. |
42 | $51 | $383 |
| 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. |
30 | $90 | $158 |
| 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. |
29 | $131 | $407 |
| Endoscopy of digestive tract Imaging of the digestive tract performed from the inside using an endoscope. |
28 | $536 | $2,459 |
| Esophageal foreign body removal via endoscope Removal of a foreign object from the esophagus using a flexible endoscope. This procedure involves inserting a thin, flexible tube with a camera into the throat to locate and extract the object. |
25 | $95 | $833 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
20 | $92 | $769 |
| Endoscopic control of small bowel bleeding An endoscopic procedure to stop bleeding in the first or second part of the small intestine. |
19 | $180 | $507 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
17 | $175 | $723 |
| Upper endoscopy of small intestine A diagnostic procedure using a flexible tube with a camera to examine the upper part of the small intestine. |
16 | $91 | $303 |
| Esophageal polyp or growth removal via endoscope A procedure to remove a polyp or growth from the esophagus using a flexible tube with a camera. The device is inserted through the mouth to access and destroy the abnormal tissue. |
15 | $148 | $1,879 |
| Endoscopic biopsy of gallbladder, pancreas, liver, and bile ducts A procedure using a flexible endoscope to collect tissue samples from the gallbladder, pancreas, liver, and bile ducts for examination. |
15 | $77 | $715 |
| Balloon dilation of pancreatic or bile duct A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed pancreatic or bile duct with a balloon. This helps restore the flow of digestive fluids. |
14 | $220 | $794 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
14 | $152 | $722 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to insert a guide wire into the esophagus, followed by dilation to widen the esophageal passage. |
12 | $116 | $821 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
11 | $339 | $977 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
10.5% medium
89.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$705
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $176/year across 4 years
Bottom 23% in FL for gastroenterology
12
Companies
24
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
$69
2023
$92
2022
$265
2018
$280
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$35
ABBVIE INC.
$33
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AnX Robotica Corp
$145
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$99
Amgen Inc.
$99
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$86
ABBVIE INC.
$81
Medtronic, Inc.
$56
Boston Scientific Corporation
$35
AbbVie, Inc.
$29
UCB, Inc.
$26
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 48.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CREON · Cimzia · Creon · DUPIXENT · Epclusa · GIMOTI · Humira · INTERSTIM · LINZESS · Prolia · RELISTOR · RINVOQ
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists in nearby ZIP areas
112
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ADVENTHEALTH WATERMAN
6.0 mi
6.0 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. Nagabhairu is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), with 20 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. Nagabhairu experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nagabhairu performed 1,722 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Nagabhairu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nagabhairu received a total of $705 from 12 companies across 24 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. Nagabhairu's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Mount Dora?
Dr. Nagabhairu's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Nagabhairu) 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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