Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vibhav Rangarajan, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · Atlanta, GA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac — Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Low-engagement
95 COLLIER RD NW STE 2065, Atlanta, GA 30309
4046052800
In practice since 2010 (16 years)
NPI: 1174844971 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. Rangarajan

Dr. Vibhav Rangarajan is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Atlanta, GA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rangarajan performed 1,051 Medicare services across 1,024 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rangarajan received a total of $13,424 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 72 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Rangarajan 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.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ 1,051 Medicare services $13,424 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,051
Medicare services
Bottom 31% in GA for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,024
Unique beneficiaries
$57
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
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
224 $51 $252
CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast
A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest.
108 $65 $393
CT scan of abdominal and pelvic blood vessels with contrast
A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the abdomen and pelvis.
84 $83 $474
CT scan of heart with contrast
A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's structure.
83 $63 $373
MRI of heart blood flow
An MRI scan that visualizes the flow of blood within the heart.
75 $9 $53
CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast
A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts.
70 $81 $507
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.
61 $84 $370
MRI of heart with and without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the heart performed both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance image detail.
40 $98 $552
Echocardiogram with color Doppler
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function.
36 $2 $14
MRI of heart with contrast and stress imaging
An MRI scan of the heart performed before and after the administration of contrast dye, including stress imaging to evaluate heart function under exertion.
35 $105 $634
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision.
35 $16 $77
CT scan of neck blood vessels with contrast
A computed tomography scan that uses dye to visualize the blood vessels in the neck. This imaging test helps examine the structure and flow within the neck's vascular system.
32 $64 $376
Follow-up heart ultrasound
An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress.
28 $19 $96
Transesophageal echocardiogram
An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function.
26 $81 $451
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers.
25 $13 $69
MRI of chest blood vessels
An MRI scan that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest.
17 $66 $386
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.
17 $10 $73
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
16 $125 $496
Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers
An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function.
14 $6 $28
Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring
An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings.
13 $65 $318
CT coronary angiography data analysis
Review of CT scan data to assess the severity of heart artery disease and examine anatomical details.
12 $62 $536
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.
25.0% high complexity
64.9% medium
10.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$13,424
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,918/year across 7 years
Top 17% in GA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
72
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
$13,424 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$12,114
2023
$327
2022
$156
2021
$350
2020
$130
2019
$333
2018
$13

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$11,790
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$178
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$107
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$24
Amgen Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 99.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$12,290
HeartFlow, Inc.
$341
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$278
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$124
PFIZER INC.
$67
Abbott Laboratories
$67
BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC.
$38
Boston Scientific Corporation
$27
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$24
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Amgen Inc.
$16
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$14
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 96.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUSON Origin Diagnostic Ultrasound System · ACUSON SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound System · AngioVac · Arcalyst · DEFINITY · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FFRct · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Lumason · MAGNETOM Avanto · MAGNETOM Sola · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · NAEOTOM Alpha · ONPATTRO · SC2000 · Unify Assura CRT Defibrillator · VENASEAL · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · syngo.via
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Cardiologists within 10 mi
337
Per 100K population
31.5
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT HOSPITAL, INC
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Rangarajan is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of GA peers, with 16 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. Rangarajan experienced with echocardiogram, transthoracic?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rangarajan performed 224 echocardiogram, transthoracic 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. Rangarajan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rangarajan received a total of $13,424 from 19 companies across 72 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. Rangarajan's costs compare to other cardiologists in Atlanta?
Dr. Rangarajan's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Rangarajan) 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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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 →