Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sharad Bajaj, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Ocala, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac
— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
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. Bajaj
Dr. Sharad Bajaj is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Ocala, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bajaj performed 3,612 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bajaj received a total of $3,230 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 94 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. Bajaj 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.
✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 36% volume in FL
$3,230 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 | 151153 | 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 ↗3,612
Medicare services
Top 36% in FL for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$134
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
580 | $68 | $187 |
| 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. |
381 | $91 | $237 |
| 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. |
350 | $62 | $149 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
300 | $44 | $108 |
| 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. |
298 | $103 | $277 |
| 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. |
191 | $62 | $162 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 177 | $231 | $613 |
| 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. |
164 | $10 | $26 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 146 | $313 | $800 |
| 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. |
132 | $40 | $81 |
| 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. |
95 | $117 | $333 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
83 | $54 | $142 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
76 | $49 | $159 |
| 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. |
74 | $11 | $36 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
73 | $2,079 | $4,902 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
73 | $139 | $342 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
59 | $463 | $1,286 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
51 | $11 | $30 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
50 | $58 | $155 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
47 | $85 | $243 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
29 | $19 | $51 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
25 | $13 | $50 |
| 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. |
21 | $66 | $203 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
20 | $83 | $219 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
20 | $14 | $37 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
20 | $2 | $6 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 20 | $255 | $698 |
| 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. |
17 | $135 | $379 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
14 | $85 | $221 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 14 | $300 | $774 |
| Stent placement and plaque removal in one vessel A procedure to clear plaque and blood clots from a single blood vessel, followed by the insertion of a stent and/or balloon dilation to keep the vessel open. |
12 | $529 | $1,446 |
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.
24.7% high complexity
18.6% medium
56.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,230
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $646/year across 5 years
Bottom 49% in FL for cardiovascular disease
26
Companies
94
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
$1,466
2023
$469
2022
$864
2021
$348
2018
$83
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$384
Amgen Inc.
$169
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$140
CVRx, Inc.
$125
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$124
Inari Medical, Inc.
$89
PFIZER INC.
$69
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$63
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$60
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$53
Philips North America LLC
$37
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$35
Penumbra, Inc.
$30
ABIOMED
$29
Terumo Medical Corporation
$21
ATRICURE, INC.
$19
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 47.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$744
PFIZER INC.
$399
Boston Scientific Corporation
$384
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$249
Amgen Inc.
$183
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$183
Inari Medical, Inc.
$134
CVRx, Inc.
$125
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$109
ATRICURE, INC.
$83
Medtronic, Inc.
$82
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$70
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$60
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$53
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$47
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$46
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$43
Philips North America LLC
$37
Terumo Medical Corporation
$35
Penumbra, Inc.
$30
ABIOMED
$29
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$29
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$28
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$18
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Novo Nordisk Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 47.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
53
County median income
$58,535
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MARION COMMUNTIY HOSPITAL
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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. Bajaj is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 18 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. Bajaj experienced with echocardiogram, transthoracic?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bajaj performed 580 echocardiogram, transthoracic 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. Bajaj receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bajaj received a total of $3,230 from 26 companies across 94 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. Bajaj's costs compare to other cardiologists in Ocala?
Dr. Bajaj's average Medicare payment per service is $134. 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. Bajaj) 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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About this page
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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