Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sudhir Bhaskar, MD

Gastroenterology · Orlando, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3885 OAKWATER CIR, Orlando, FL 32806
4078515600
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1104890979 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. Bhaskar 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. Bhaskar

Dr. Sudhir Bhaskar is a gastroenterology in Orlando, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bhaskar performed 297 Medicare services across 278 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bhaskar received a total of $11,926 from 55 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. Bhaskar 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ 297 Medicare services$ $11,926 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
297
Medicare services
Bottom 20% in FL for gastroenterology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
278
Unique beneficiaries
$112
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~15 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
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare55$213$1,426
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)55$65$237
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)55$87$348
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy37$73$1,188
Colonoscopy with biopsy30$80$1,490
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk17$183$1,103
New patient office visit (45-59 min)14$125$542
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes12$56$245
New patient office visit (30-44 min)11$77$358
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk11$167$1,103
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 ↗
$11,926
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,704/year across 7 years
Top 14% in FL for gastroenterology
55
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
$9,003 (75.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,617 (21.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$306 (2.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,145
2023
$1,933
2022
$1,013
2021
$803
2020
$2,890
2019
$970
2018
$2,171

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$3,009
ABBVIE INC.
$1,039
AbbVie, Inc.
$758
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$675
AbbVie Inc.
$654
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$477
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$453
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$452
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$400
PFIZER INC.
$349
Celgene Corporation
$342
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$311
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$225
Shire North American Group Inc
$224
Echosens North America, Inc.
$212
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$191
Abbott Laboratories
$166
Shionogi Inc
$148
PENTAX of America, Inc.
$148
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$125
Lilly USA, LLC
$123
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$105
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$102
TELA Bio, Inc.
$100
CONMED Corporation
$100
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$78
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$76
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$67
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
Allergan Inc.
$52
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$50
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$43
Medtronic, Inc.
$41
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$34
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$34
UCB, Inc.
$34
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$30
Aries Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$29
Celltrion USA Inc.
$27
GENZYME CORPORATION
$27
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$20
Axonics, Inc.
$17
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$17
VIVUS LLC
$17
Ethicon US, LLC
$16
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$16
Baxter Healthcare
$16
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$14
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Ardelyx, Inc.
$13
Horizon Pharma plc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 40.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (76%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $4,015 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
115
Per 100K population
8.0
County median income
$77,011
Nearest hospital
ORLANDO HEALTH
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. Bhaskar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 14%), with 20 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. Bhaskar experienced with removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bhaskar performed 55 removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 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. Bhaskar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bhaskar received a total of $11,926 from 55 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. Bhaskar's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in Orlando?
Dr. Bhaskar's average Medicare payment per service is $112. 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. Bhaskar) 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 →