Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Minesh Mehta, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Athens, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Mehta
Dr. Minesh Mehta is a gastroenterology specialist in Athens, GA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mehta performed 1,451 Medicare services across 1,341 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mehta received a total of $30,225 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 426 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Mehta 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 11% volume in GA
$30,225 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,451
Medicare services
Top 11% in GA for gastroenterology
1,341
Unique beneficiaries
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
170 | $116 | $562 |
| 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. |
169 | $45 | $1,314 |
| 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. |
134 | $57 | $253 |
| 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. |
123 | $88 | $418 |
| 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. |
102 | $95 | $476 |
| 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. |
79 | $177 | $1,532 |
| 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. |
78 | $63 | $283 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
59 | $8 | $15 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
48 | $86 | $3,624 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
40 | $10 | $66 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
40 | $6 | $30 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
40 | $4 | $22 |
| 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. |
40 | $8 | $38 |
| 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. |
35 | $85 | $1,395 |
| Ultrasound-guided esophageal needle biopsy A procedure using a flexible endoscope with ultrasound to guide a needle for sampling tissue from the esophagus. |
30 | $137 | $799 |
| Radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging A radiologist reviews images taken during the placement of a tube into the bile duct using an endoscope. |
28 | $17 | $241 |
| 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. |
28 | $127 | $706 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope inserted through the mouth. |
25 | $124 | $673 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
21 | $167 | $1,091 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
20 | $147 | $1,242 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
18 | $278 | $1,595 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
18 | $128 | $1,097 |
| 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. |
14 | $120 | $1,396 |
| Removal of large bowel tissue using flexible endoscope A procedure to remove tissue from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The endoscope allows the provider to access and excise the tissue directly. |
14 | $242 | $1,127 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
14 | $13 | $48 |
| Iron level test | 14 | $6 | $28 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
14 | $9 | $38 |
| Endoscopic control of upper GI bleeding A flexible endoscope is used to locate and stop bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
13 | $114 | $2,003 |
| Endoscopic incision of pancreatic outlet A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to make an incision in the pancreatic outlet. |
12 | $45 | $1,195 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
11 | $4 | $17 |
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.
1.2% high complexity
22.5% medium
76.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$30,225
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,318/year across 7 years
Top 4% in GA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
426
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
$13,096 (43.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,859 (39.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,270 (17.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,800
2023
$14,745
2022
$4,363
2021
$4,366
2020
$2,301
2019
$1,086
2018
$1,565
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$347
Cook Medical LLC
$317
Boston Scientific Corporation
$233
Olympus America Inc.
$180
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$160
QOL Medical, LLC
$159
GENZYME CORPORATION
$128
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$59
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$46
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$43
Celgene Corporation
$42
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$39
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
PFIZER INC.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 49.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14,388
Wilson Cook Medical Incorporated
$5,170
Cook Medical LLC
$2,259
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc
$1,133
ABBVIE INC.
$1,002
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$898
Olympus America Inc.
$769
Covidien LP
$620
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$381
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$360
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$282
Ambu Inc.
$272
QOL Medical, LLC
$270
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$263
GENZYME CORPORATION
$189
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$184
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$180
AbbVie, Inc.
$161
Lumendi LLC
$150
Medtronic, Inc.
$139
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$115
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$113
ERBE USA Inc
$111
CONMED Corporation
$94
Celgene Corporation
$90
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$57
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$54
AbbVie Inc.
$52
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$50
Aries Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Allergan Inc.
$44
Ardelyx, Inc.
$36
Amgen Inc.
$29
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$27
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$26
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$21
PFIZER INC.
$21
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$19
Shionogi Inc
$17
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$16
VIVUS LLC
$15
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$15
Ethicon US, LLC
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 72.2% 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 →
The majority of payments (43%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for gastroenterology in GA.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
7.7
County median income
$52,267
Nearest hospital
ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
6.4 mi
6.4 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. Mehta is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in GA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 4% of GA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Mehta experienced with new patient office visit (45-59 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mehta performed 170 new patient office visit (45-59 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. Mehta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mehta received a total of $30,225 from 47 companies across 426 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. Mehta's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Athens?
Dr. Mehta's average Medicare payment per service is $80. 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. Mehta) 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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