Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Smriti Banthia, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device
— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Banthia 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. Banthia
Dr. Smriti Banthia is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Sarasota, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Banthia performed 1,955 Medicare services across 1,715 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Banthia received a total of $27,086 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 200 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Banthia 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ 1,955 Medicare services
$27,086 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 | 151810 | 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 ↗1,955
Medicare services
Bottom 25% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,715
Unique beneficiaries
$150
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~109 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
486 | $11 | $42 |
| 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. |
291 | $96 | $261 |
| 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. |
190 | $125 | $339 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
163 | $12 | $28 |
| 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. |
151 | $136 | $389 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
92 | $13 | $75 |
| Left heart catheterization with pacing and arrhythmia induction A procedure where catheters are inserted to record electrical activity and pace the left lower chamber of the heart. It also involves intentionally inducing an abnormal heart rhythm for diagnostic purposes. |
67 | $137 | $286 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
67 | $776 | $2,343 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
67 | $251 | $875 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
66 | $251 | $853 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
63 | $393 | $1,113 |
| Radiologist review of head or neck vein imaging A radiologist examines images of the veins in the head or neck to evaluate their structure and function. |
45 | $43 | $112 |
| 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. |
31 | $85 | $249 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg vein image A radiologist reviews an image of a vein in one arm or leg. |
27 | $39 | $212 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
19 | $705 | $1,925 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
15 | $281 | $767 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
14 | $380 | $974 |
| Heart conduction tissue destruction A procedure that destroys heart conduction tissue to create a heart block. |
14 | $426 | $1,247 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
14 | $686 | $1,756 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
13 | $65 | $334 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $94 | $200 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
12 | $3,265 | $9,779 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
12 | $638 | $1,667 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
12 | $57 | $284 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
11 | $39 | $183 |
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.
20.7% high complexity
16.0% medium
63.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$27,086
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,869/year across 7 years
Top 48% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
28
Companies
200
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11,012 (40.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,949 (33.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$7,125 (26.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,904
2023
$13,617
2022
$1,665
2021
$2,730
2020
$101
2019
$92
2018
$4,977
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$11,293
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$9,074
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$3,018
Abbott Laboratories
$895
Boston Scientific Corporation
$759
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$426
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$381
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$218
ATRICURE, INC.
$161
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$148
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$146
PFIZER INC.
$67
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$63
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$62
CVRx, Inc.
$61
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$52
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$42
AtriCure, Inc.
$37
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$28
Philips North America LLC
$25
Elutia, Inc.
$25
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$21
BIOTRONIK INC.
$18
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$17
CORDIS US CORP.
$14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$12
Amgen Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 86.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9314) Kodex System · (CM9) Amb Mon & Diag Und · ACUSON SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound System · ADVISOR · AMPLATZER · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Arcalyst · Arctic Front · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · Barostim Neo System · CAPSUREFIX NOVUS MRI SURESCAN · CARDIOBLATE CRYOFLEX · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CONFIRM RX · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Claria MRI · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · DIAMONDTEMP BIDIRECTIONAL ABLATION CATHETER · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · FLEXCATH ADVANCE · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Therapies · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · LINQ II · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MULTAQ · MYCARELINK · Micra · Mynx Venous VCD · Optimizer · Optisure Defibrillation ICD Lead · PACEART SYSTEM ECG MODULE · PRESSUREWIRE · PULSESELECT · Pouch · REVEAL LINQ · SELECTSECURE · SENSOR ENABLED · Solia · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX
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 →
The majority of payments (41%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Equivalent to $1,385 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
1.3
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Banthia is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 18 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. Banthia experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Banthia performed 486 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Banthia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Banthia received a total of $27,086 from 28 companies across 200 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. Banthia's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Sarasota?
Dr. Banthia's average Medicare payment per service is $150. 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. Banthia) 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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