Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Soundarapandian Baskar, MD
Gastroenterology · Tavares, 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. Baskar 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. Baskar
Dr. Soundarapandian Baskar is a gastroenterology specialist in Tavares, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Baskar performed 9,138 Medicare services across 6,239 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Baskar received a total of $5,017 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 290 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. Baskar 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 3% volume in FL
$5,017 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 | 93145 | 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 ↗9,138
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for gastroenterology
6,239
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~457 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,920 | $26 | $205 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,065 | $42 | $105 |
| Special tissue stain and interpretation A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings. |
1,060 | $52 | $140 |
| 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. |
772 | $65 | $550 |
| Special stain test for organisms A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results. |
719 | $65 | $150 |
| 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. |
548 | $103 | $400 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
536 | $52 | $180 |
| 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. |
436 | $63 | $175 |
| 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. |
408 | $191 | $820 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
260 | $40 | $150 |
| 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. |
246 | $68 | $175 |
| 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. |
191 | $104 | $700 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
187 | $17 | $65 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
169 | $139 | $600 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to insert a guide wire into the esophagus, followed by dilation to widen the esophageal passage. |
151 | $116 | $500 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
138 | $176 | $580 |
| Endoscopy of digestive tract Imaging of the digestive tract performed from the inside using an endoscope. |
63 | $557 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
60 | $81 | $260 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
41 | $180 | $580 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
38 | $84 | $350 |
| Endoscopic control of upper GI bleeding A flexible endoscope is used to locate and stop bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
27 | $158 | $755 |
| Injection beneath large bowel lining via endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to inject medication or fluid beneath the lining of the large intestine. |
20 | $12 | $950 |
| Hemorrhoid destruction using heat A procedure that uses heat to destroy internal hemorrhoids. This treatment targets the hemorrhoidal tissue directly to reduce or eliminate the condition. |
20 | $65 | $400 |
| Endoscopic insertion of stomach tube A flexible endoscope is used to guide the placement of a tube into the stomach. |
18 | $160 | $575 |
| 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. |
18 | $137 | $495 |
| Endoscopic control of bleeding in large intestine A flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the large intestine to locate and stop bleeding. |
16 | $196 | $1,500 |
| Endoscopic ligation of esophageal or gastric varices A procedure using a flexible endoscope to tie off dilated veins in the stomach or esophagus. |
11 | $165 | $650 |
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 ↗$5,017
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $717/year across 7 years
Top 34% in FL for gastroenterology
41
Companies
290
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
$4,988 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$29 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$964
2023
$758
2022
$541
2021
$788
2020
$380
2019
$856
2018
$730
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie Inc.
$833
ABBVIE INC.
$644
AbbVie, Inc.
$642
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$553
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$230
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$192
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$160
Celgene Corporation
$157
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$132
Medtronic, Inc.
$127
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$98
Boston Scientific Corporation
$98
Ardelyx, Inc.
$90
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$79
PFIZER INC.
$70
VIVUS LLC
$68
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$67
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$59
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$57
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$56
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$54
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$54
Allergan Inc.
$52
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$48
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
GENZYME CORPORATION
$39
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$37
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$34
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$33
Medivators Inc.
$25
Shionogi Inc
$22
Exact Sciences Corporation
$20
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$19
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$19
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$16
Olympus America Inc.
$15
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$15
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$15
Aries Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Echosens North America, Inc.
$14
Shire North American Group Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 42.3% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $55 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
61
Per 100K population
15.3
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH WATERMAN
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. Baskar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Baskar experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Baskar performed 1,920 tissue pathology examination, 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. Baskar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Baskar received a total of $5,017 from 41 companies across 290 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. Baskar's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Tavares?
Dr. Baskar's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Baskar) 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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