Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ravindra Kolhe, M.D.PH.D

Pathology - Anatomic · Augusta, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
1120 15TH ST, Augusta, GA 30912
7067215118
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1831351527 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Kolhe 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. Kolhe

Dr. Ravindra Kolhe is a pathology - anatomic specialist in Augusta, GA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kolhe performed 987 Medicare services across 506 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kolhe received a total of $43,799 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 43 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pathology - anatomic. 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. Kolhe 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 ▲ 987 Medicare services $43,799 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
987
Medicare services
Bottom 32% in GA for pathology - anatomic
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
506
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~55 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
Additional manual multiplex genetic stain
A microscopic genetic analysis performed manually using an additional multiplex stain procedure on tissue.
 477 $48 $160
Additional manual microscopic genetic analysis
This procedure involves the manual microscopic examination of tissue samples to perform additional genetic analysis beyond the initial test.
 134 $25 $61
Molecular pathology test interpretation
A physician reviews and interprets the results of a molecular pathology test to provide a diagnostic report.
 109 $36 $47
Genetic test interpretation and report
A healthcare provider reviews the results of genetic testing and provides a written report explaining the findings.
 99 $25 $170
Manual microscopic genetic analysis of tissue
A laboratory test that manually examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze genetic material. This initial procedure involves direct visual inspection to identify specific genetic characteristics.
 96 $31 $290
Manual specimen preparation
A healthcare provider manually prepares a medical specimen for testing or analysis.
 72 $18 $181
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 ↗
$43,799
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,760/year across 5 years
Top 1% in GA for pathology - anatomic
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
8
Companies
43
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
$34,868 (79.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8,750 (20.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$181 (0.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$12,375
2023
$10,637
2022
$3,025
2020
$842
2018
$16,920

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Eli Lilly and Company
$8,750
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,815
ABBVIE INC.
$1,810
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Eli Lilly and Company
$11,644
Asuragen, Inc.
$9,750
ABBVIE INC.
$7,359
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$7,170
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$4,956
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$2,012
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$842
Illumina, Inc.
$65
Top 3 companies account for 65.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Oncology Testing · Vitrakvi
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 (80%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for pathology - anatomic in GA.

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Geographic Context

Pathology - anatomics within 10 mi
71
Per 100K population
34.5
County median income
$53,197
Nearest hospital
WELLSTAR MCG HEALTH, AFFILIATED WITH MED COL
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. Kolhe is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 1% 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. Kolhe experienced with additional manual multiplex genetic stain?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kolhe performed 477 additional manual multiplex genetic stain 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. Kolhe receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kolhe received a total of $43,799 from 8 companies across 43 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. Kolhe's costs compare to other pathology - anatomics in Augusta?
Dr. Kolhe's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Kolhe) 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 →