Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Harinath Sheela, MD
Gastroenterology · Orlando, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Sheela 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. Sheela
Dr. Harinath Sheela is a gastroenterology specialist in Orlando, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sheela performed 5,113 Medicare services across 1,920 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sheela received a total of $7,089 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 395 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. Sheela 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in FL
$7,089 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 | 93637 | 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
Medicare Utilization ↗5,113
Medicare services
Top 5% in FL for gastroenterology
1,920
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~269 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,987 | $62 | $146 |
| 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. |
443 | $135 | $406 |
| Nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves straightforward medical decision making and lasts at least 10 minutes. |
384 | $31 | $88 |
| 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. |
309 | $88 | $262 |
| 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. |
192 | $68 | $184 |
| 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. |
135 | $26 | $65 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional. |
117 | $48 | $76 |
| Additional 30 minutes of principal care management This service covers each additional 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing a single high-risk disease, billed per calendar month. |
80 | $37 | $56 |
| Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 76 | $63 | $181 |
| External hemorrhoid removal by rubber banding A procedure to remove external hemorrhoids using rubber bands to cut off blood supply. The affected tissue is tied off and eventually falls off. |
71 | $141 | $597 |
| 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. |
71 | $101 | $342 |
| 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. |
52 | $85 | $795 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
37 | $87 | $242 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
36 | $84 | $228 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
25 | $105 | $261 |
| 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. |
21 | $99 | $367 |
| 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. |
18 | $103 | $277 |
| 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. |
17 | $184 | $944 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
16 | $75 | $609 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
13 | $127 | $705 |
| 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. |
13 | $102 | $934 |
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 ↗$7,089
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,013/year across 7 years
Top 25% in FL for gastroenterology
47
Companies
395
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
$7,062 (99.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$27 (0.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,485
2023
$1,543
2022
$1,114
2021
$963
2020
$512
2019
$875
2018
$598
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,021
AbbVie Inc.
$864
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$545
AbbVie, Inc.
$532
Axonics, Inc.
$416
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$357
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$347
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$311
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$268
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$224
PFIZER INC.
$204
Ardelyx, Inc.
$199
Celgene Corporation
$184
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$152
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$126
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$108
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$95
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$95
Covidien LP
$89
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$82
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$58
Boston Scientific Corporation
$56
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$54
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$48
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$47
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$44
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$44
VIVUS LLC
$42
GENZYME CORPORATION
$41
VIVUS, Inc.
$39
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$38
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$35
Allergan Inc.
$34
UCB, Inc.
$31
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$27
Celltrion USA Inc.
$27
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$20
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
INTRA-SANA LABORATORIES
$17
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$16
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$16
Genentech USA, Inc.
$16
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$12
Echosens North America, Inc.
$11
QOL Medical, LLC
$8
Top 3 companies account for 34.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APRISO · Aemcolo · All Products · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · CREON · Cimzia · Creon · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · ENTYVIO · EndoInk · Fibroscan · GENERAL BIOPSY · GI Genius · GIMOTI · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · IDACIO · INTERSTIM · IQIRVO · LINZESS · Linzess · MAVYRET · MOVIPREP · Mavyret · OCALIVA · PANCREAZE · RELTONE 200 MG · REMICADE · RESMETIROM · RINVOQ · STELARA · SUFLAVE · SUPREP BOWEL PREP · SURGIMEND · SUTAB · Sucraid · SureClip · Talicia · Tecentriq · Trulance · VELSIPITY · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · XELJANZ · XENPOZYME · XIFAXAN · YUFLYMA · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA · ZYMFENTRA
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $139 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
113
Per 100K population
7.8
County median income
$77,011
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL CENTER
4.4 mi
4.4 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. Sheela is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Sheela experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sheela performed 2,987 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Sheela receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sheela received a total of $7,089 from 47 companies across 395 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. Sheela's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Orlando?
Dr. Sheela's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Sheela) 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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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.
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