Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ashok Mittal, MD

Pulmonary Disease · St Petersburg, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
6185 54TH AVE N, St Petersburg, FL 33709
7275451199
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1164496055 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. Mittal

Dr. Ashok Mittal is a pulmonary disease in St Petersburg, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mittal performed 5,565 Medicare services across 2,101 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mittal received a total of $1,248 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 57 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pulmonary disease. 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. Mittal 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▲ Top 5% volume in FL$ $1,248 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,565
Medicare services
Top 5% in FL for pulmonary disease
2,101
Unique beneficiaries
$118
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~278 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
Critical care, first 30-74 min1,706$173$558
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity963$96$209
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)640$137$228
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)506$95$164
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle303$56$78
Initial hospital admission, high complexity227$135$406
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration190$29$93
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout189$33$84
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases189$42$108
Hospital discharge management, 30+ min85$92$213
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures76$31$50
Flu vaccine administration72$27$28
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)70$166$348
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, more than 10 minutes62$28$36
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope42$1$496
Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope42$105$522
Pneumonia vaccine administration34$27$28
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity33$37$437
Drainage of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling tube31$102$1,293
Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent30$131$224
Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older)28$455$1,168
Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older)24$493$1,219
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)12$61$105
New patient office visit (45-59 min)11$131$265
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 ↗
$1,248
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $178/year across 7 years
Bottom 38% in FL for pulmonary disease
18
Companies
57
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
$1,220 (97.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$28 (2.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$131
2023
$319
2022
$408
2021
$167
2020
$103
2019
$74
2018
$46

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$478
Abbott Laboratories
$261
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$206
GENZYME CORPORATION
$42
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$42
Apria Healthcare LLC
$32
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$27
Amgen Inc.
$22
Genentech USA, Inc.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
PFIZER INC.
$17
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$15
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$14
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$14
Insmed, Inc.
$11
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$11
Inogen, Inc.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 75.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · ANORO · AREXVY · Arikayce · BELSOMRA · DUPIXENT · ELIQUIS · FARXIGA · IMFINZI · InogenOne · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · Medela · MitraClip System · NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED · NUCALA · OFEV · SYMBICORT · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Wakix · Xolair · Yupelri
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $22 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pulmonary Diseases within 10 mi
88
Per 100K population
9.2
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL
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. Mittal is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Mittal experienced with critical care, first 30-74 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mittal performed 1,706 critical care, first 30-74 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. Mittal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mittal received a total of $1,248 from 18 companies across 57 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. Mittal's costs compare to other pulmonary diseases in St Petersburg?
Dr. Mittal's average Medicare payment per service is $118. 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. Mittal) 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 →