Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Satishkumar Ganjam, MD
Family Medicine · Alpharetta, GA
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. Ganjam 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. Ganjam
Dr. Satishkumar Ganjam is a family medicine specialist in Alpharetta, GA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ganjam performed 1,189 Medicare services across 836 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ganjam received a total of $10,646 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 557 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Ganjam is Very 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 29% volume in GA
$10,646 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,189
Medicare services
Top 29% in GA for family medicine
836
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
320 | $85 | $173 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
208 | $48 | $118 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
100 | $129 | $172 |
| Annual depression screening | 88 | $18 | $60 |
| 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. |
84 | $66 | $103 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
81 | $9 | $57 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
48 | $2 | $20 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
28 | $16 | $32 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
27 | $29 | $53 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
25 | $37 | $55 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
18 | $50 | $150 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
17 | $8 | $15 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
17 | $24 | $110 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
17 | $9 | $39 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 17 | $19 | $98 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
15 | $8 | $39 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
15 | $16 | $29 |
| 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. |
15 | $7 | $78 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
13 | $10 | $58 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
13 | $76 | $131 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
12 | $13 | $110 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
11 | $16 | $110 |
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 ↗$10,646
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,521/year across 7 years
Top 5% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
54
Companies
557
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
$9,295 (87.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,246 (11.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$105 (1.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,521
2023
$1,749
2022
$1,809
2021
$2,810
2020
$348
2019
$1,128
2018
$1,281
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$197
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$176
Lilly USA, LLC
$160
Abbott Laboratories
$139
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$102
Amgen Inc.
$86
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$79
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$78
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Dexcom, Inc.
$66
Exact Sciences Corporation
$56
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$45
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$41
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
PFIZER INC.
$39
ABBVIE INC.
$33
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$30
Boston Scientific Corporation
$28
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Vital Connect, Inc
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 35.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,482
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,246
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,136
Amgen Inc.
$989
Abbott Laboratories
$700
Lilly USA, LLC
$632
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$359
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$317
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$309
PFIZER INC.
$274
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$270
ABBVIE INC.
$265
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$251
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$197
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$157
Dexcom, Inc.
$156
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$148
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$127
AbbVie Inc.
$126
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$122
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$113
Exact Sciences Corporation
$111
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$92
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$76
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$71
GENZYME CORPORATION
$70
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
VIVUS, Inc.
$60
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$58
Eisai Inc.
$54
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$50
Optinose US, Inc.
$43
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$43
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$40
VIVUS LLC
$37
EISAI INC.
$35
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$30
Allergan Inc.
$28
Boston Scientific Corporation
$28
AbbVie, Inc.
$27
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$17
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
Vital Connect, Inc
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$14
Horizon Pharma plc
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$13
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$8
Top 3 companies account for 36.3% of all-time 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 (87%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for family medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,247
Per 100K population
116.7
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital
WELLSTAR NORTH FULTON MEDICAL CENTER
3.7 mi
3.7 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Ganjam is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of GA peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ganjam experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ganjam performed 320 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Ganjam receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ganjam received a total of $10,646 from 54 companies across 557 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. Ganjam's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Alpharetta?
Dr. Ganjam's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Ganjam) 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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects 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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