Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rajeev Prabakaran, MD

Gastroenterology · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
311 9TH ST N STE 304, Naples, FL 34102
2396242730
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1366618209 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Prabakaran 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. Prabakaran

Dr. Rajeev Prabakaran is a gastroenterology in Naples, FL, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Prabakaran performed 2,407 Medicare services across 2,182 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Prabakaran received a total of $3,463 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 57 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Prabakaran 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 10% volume in FL$ $3,463 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,407
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for gastroenterology
2,182
Unique beneficiaries
$101
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~142 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)510$93$208
Colonoscopy with biopsy416$40$969
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare351$220$1,188
New patient office visit (45-59 min)286$120$328
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy215$51$702
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)158$129$281
Blood draw (venipuncture)152$8$17
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm52$96$547
Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope51$101$675
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk48$178$812
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity34$66$146
Biopsy of small bowel (except ileum) using an endoscope25$72$617
Initial hospital admission, high complexity24$144$410
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)23$71$139
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk19$187$812
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity16$93$210
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)15$157$410
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope12$61$605
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 ↗
$3,463
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $495/year across 7 years
Top 46% in FL for gastroenterology
21
Companies
57
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
$3,255 (94.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$208 (6.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$602
2023
$579
2022
$830
2021
$645
2020
$237
2019
$469
2018
$101

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,008
Boston Scientific Corporation
$458
ABBVIE INC.
$354
AbbVie Inc.
$312
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$208
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$184
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$152
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$125
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$125
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$125
Axonics, Inc.
$98
Aries Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$88
Novo Nordisk Inc
$41
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$39
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$36
Celgene Corporation
$23
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Amgen Inc.
$20
ACELL, INC.
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
PFIZER INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 52.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axonics · CAPTIVATOR COLD · CAPTIVATOR II · CREON · ELEVIEW · ENDOFLIP · ENTYVIO · EXALT Model D · FUROSCIX · GENERAL ENDOCHOICE · GENERAL HEMOSTASIS · GI Genius · HUMIRA · INFLECTRA · LINZESS · MAVYRET · Ozempic · PILLCAM · RESOLUTION CLIP · REZDIFFRA · RINVOQ · Repatha · Rybelsus · SKYRIZI · SPYGLASS · STELARA · SUTAB · TREMFYA · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · XARELTO · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $144 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
4.6
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital
NAPLES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Prabakaran is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 years of practice experience.

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. Prabakaran experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Prabakaran performed 510 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Prabakaran receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Prabakaran received a total of $3,463 from 21 companies across 57 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. Prabakaran's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in Naples?
Dr. Prabakaran's average Medicare payment per service is $101. 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. Prabakaran) 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 →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →