Dr. Bradley Bakotic, DO
What this data tells you about Dr. Bakotic
Dr. Bradley Bakotic is a dermatopathology physician in Alpharetta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bakotic performed 5,553 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bakotic is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗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. |
1,923 | $28 | $218 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination. |
880 | $21 | $162 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
463 | $26 | $163 |
| 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. |
362 | $9 | $87 |
| 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. |
295 | $20 | $128 |
| Cell examination with selective cellular enhancement A laboratory test that examines cells from a specimen using a technique to selectively enhance specific cellular features for detailed analysis. |
290 | $21 | $202 |
| Moderately high complexity pathology tissue examination A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This specific level of complexity involves a moderate to high degree of technical skill and interpretation. |
241 | $62 | $419 |
| Pathology tissue examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to identify abnormalities. This specific level indicates a moderate degree of complexity in the analysis. |
203 | $8 | $126 |
| Computer-assisted microscopic genetic tumor analysis A laboratory test that uses computer technology to analyze tumor tissue at a microscopic level for genetic information. |
186 | $33 | $236 |
| Additional Pap test evaluation episode An additional immediate evaluation of a fine needle aspirate sample during a Pap test procedure. |
174 | $16 | $84 |
| Tissue preparation to remove calcium A laboratory procedure that removes calcium from a tissue sample to prepare it for microscopic examination. |
106 | $9 | $53 |
| Fine needle aspirate evaluation and report A pathologist examines cells collected via a fine needle aspiration and provides a written interpretation and report of the findings. |
103 | $53 | $285 |
| Fine needle aspirate evaluation A laboratory examination of cells collected via fine needle aspiration to assess for abnormalities. |
84 | $27 | $153 |
| Intraoperative pathology examination, first tissue block A pathologist examines a tissue sample removed during surgery to provide a preliminary diagnosis. This test is performed on the first tissue block obtained from the procedure. |
54 | $47 | $244 |
| Limited pathology tissue examination A microscopic examination of tissue samples to identify abnormalities. This limited exam focuses on specific aspects of the tissue rather than a comprehensive analysis. |
42 | $3 | $40 |
| Genetic analysis of archival tissue Testing stored tissue samples to identify genetic information. This procedure analyzes existing tissue specimens for genetic markers. |
39 | $15 | $180 |
| Body fluid smear cell examination A laboratory test where a sample of body fluid is spread on a slide and examined under a microscope to check for abnormal cells. |
29 | $21 | $112 |
| Blood smear interpretation with written report A physician examines a blood sample slide under a microscope to analyze blood cells. The doctor provides a written report of their findings. |
24 | $18 | $95 |
| Intraoperative pathology examination of specimen A pathology test performed during surgery to examine a tissue sample from the initial site. The results help guide the surgeon's immediate decisions. |
22 | $47 | $247 |
| High complexity pathology tissue examination A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope using advanced techniques to analyze cellular details. |
20 | $110 | $577 |
| Microscopic tissue examination A pathologist examines a tissue sample under a microscope to identify abnormalities or disease. |
13 | $5 | $44 |
Geographic Context
8.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | — No payments | N/A |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Bakotic is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, 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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