Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rajesh Tota-Maharaj, MD

Interventional Cardiology · Orlando, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
258 S CHICKASAW TRL STE 310, Orlando, FL 32825
4073036588
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1316178445 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tota-Maharaj

Dr. Rajesh Tota-Maharaj is an interventional cardiology in Orlando, FL, with 16 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tota-Maharaj performed 1,755 Medicare services across 1,245 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tota-Maharaj received a total of $3,618 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 35 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Tota-Maharaj 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.

✓ 16 years in practice▲ 1,755 Medicare services$ $3,618 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,755
Medicare services
Bottom 45% in FL for interventional cardiology
1,245
Unique beneficiaries
$79
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~110 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)555$87$381
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity241$63$239
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity128$100$395
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test108$42$183
Echocardiogram, transthoracic95$143$571
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose88$90$342
New patient office visit (45-59 min)83$102$499
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead80$11$44
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician50$48$208
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect44$330$1,266
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician40$16$63
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician40$11$42
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes40$10$39
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers39$15$66
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts27$28$113
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional25$20$77
Insertion of tube in coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist25$161$732
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries14$8$39
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow11$31$117
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers11$147$550
Initial hospital admission, high complexity11$140$526
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.
5.4% high complexity
21.9% medium
72.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,618
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $603/year across 6 years
Bottom 26% in FL for interventional cardiology
12
Companies
35
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
$3,618 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,455
2023
$1,354
2022
$207
2021
$149
2020
$122
2018
$331

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$2,483
Medtronic, Inc.
$292
Abbott Laboratories
$281
CVRx, Inc.
$143
Amgen Inc.
$121
Boston Scientific Corporation
$90
ABIOMED
$57
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$45
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$41
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$26
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$20
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 84.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ASSURITY · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · Connectivity and Remote care · DIAMONDBACK CORONARY · ELIQUIS · EkoSonic · FARXIGA · Impella · Indigo System · MICRA · Optimizer · POLARIS · Penumbra System · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RESOLUTE ONYX · Repatha · Resolute · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · XIENCE SKYPOINT
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 $206 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Interventional Cardiologys within 10 mi
27
Per 100K population
1.9
County median income
$77,011
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL CENTER
4.4 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. Tota-Maharaj is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. Tota-Maharaj experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tota-Maharaj performed 555 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. Tota-Maharaj receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tota-Maharaj received a total of $3,618 from 12 companies across 35 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. Tota-Maharaj's costs compare to other interventional cardiologys in Orlando?
Dr. Tota-Maharaj's average Medicare payment per service is $79. 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. Tota-Maharaj) 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 →