Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kalyan Bhamidimarri, MD., MPH

Transplant Hepatology Physician · Weston, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
2950 CLEVELAND CLINIC BLVD, Weston, FL 33331
9546595000
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1154439156 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. Bhamidimarri

Dr. Kalyan Bhamidimarri is a transplant hepatology physician in Weston, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bhamidimarri performed 206 Medicare services across 172 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bhamidimarri received a total of $89,412 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 164 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in transplant hepatology physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bhamidimarri 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ 206 Medicare services$ $89,412 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
206
Medicare services
0.5× state median for transplant hepatology physician
172
Unique beneficiaries
$96
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~11 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
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity48$103$399
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)43$79$299
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy34$89$613
Colonoscopy with biopsy20$114$1,064
Measurement of liver stiffness20$8$265
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare15$200$1,263
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity15$114$530
New patient office visit (45-59 min)11$117$507
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 ↗
$89,412
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $12,773/year across 7 years
Top 43% in FL for transplant hepatology physician
25
Companies
164
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$49,584 (55.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$38,007 (42.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,821 (2.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$26,888
2023
$3,239
2022
$3,324
2021
$5,172
2020
$10,075
2019
$16,066
2018
$24,648

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$23,207
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$15,415
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13,484
AbbVie, Inc.
$5,964
AbbVie Inc.
$5,185
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$4,470
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$4,312
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$4,144
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$3,320
ORPHALAN INC
$3,172
ALBIREO PHARMA, INC.
$2,925
Theratechnologies Inc.
$2,000
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$750
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$147
Novo Nordisk Inc
$125
Boston Scientific Corporation
$118
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$109
Perspectum Diagnostics Ltd
$107
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$99
PFIZER INC.
$86
Mallinckrodt LLC
$83
Allergan Inc.
$79
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$73
Exelixis Inc.
$20
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 58.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Bylvay · CUVRIOR · Cabometyx · Doptelet · HABIB ENDOHPB · INFLECTRA · KANUMA · Kanuma · LiverMultiScan · MAVYRET · Mavyret · OCALIVA · RESMETIROM · REZDIFFRA · Rybelsus · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · Strensiq · TERLIVAZ · Vemlidy · XIFAXAN · ZEPATIER
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 (56%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $43,404 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Transplant Hepatology Physicians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.1
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
CLEVELAND CLINIC 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. Bhamidimarri is a clinical cardiology specialist, and consulting-driven industry engagement, with 19 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. Bhamidimarri experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bhamidimarri performed 48 hospital follow-up visit, high 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. Bhamidimarri receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bhamidimarri received a total of $89,412 from 25 companies across 164 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. Bhamidimarri's costs compare to other transplant hepatology physicians in Weston?
Dr. Bhamidimarri's average Medicare payment per service is $96. 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. Bhamidimarri) 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 →