Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Riaz Rassekh, MD
Family Medicine · Augusta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rassekh
Dr. Riaz Rassekh is a family medicine specialist in Augusta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rassekh performed 3,114 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rassekh received a total of $12,945 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 909 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Rassekh 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 11% volume in GA
$12,945 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,114
Medicare services
Top 11% in GA for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
404 | $74 | $185 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
326 | $8 | $55 |
| 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. |
263 | $8 | $85 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
243 | $10 | $115 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
242 | $13 | $135 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
215 | $7 | $50 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
212 | $29 | $95 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
212 | $9 | $75 |
| 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. |
138 | $55 | $155 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
133 | $16 | $145 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
129 | $119 | $225 |
| 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. |
84 | $4 | $40 |
| 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. |
76 | $44 | $99 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
64 | $27 | $65 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
63 | $6 | $70 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
63 | $5 | $45 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
54 | $67 | $145 |
| 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. |
32 | $35 | $198 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
23 | $33 | $350 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
22 | $4 | $30 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
22 | $18 | $165 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
20 | $8 | $60 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
19 | $29 | $55 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
18 | $283 | $425 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
13 | $42 | $130 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
12 | $15 | $110 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
12 | $16 | $85 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,945
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,849/year across 7 years
Top 3% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
909
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,832
2023
$1,429
2022
$1,635
2021
$2,278
2020
$2,216
2019
$1,774
2018
$1,782
Payments by company (2024)
Novo Nordisk Inc
$418
Lilly USA, LLC
$293
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$238
PFIZER INC.
$201
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$143
Amgen Inc.
$96
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$92
Boston Scientific Corporation
$54
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$49
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$42
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$34
Abbott Laboratories
$32
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$31
Exact Sciences Corporation
$20
Dexcom, Inc.
$20
ABBVIE INC.
$19
Lundbeck LLC
$19
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$15
Top 3 companies account for 51.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,291
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,460
PFIZER INC.
$1,037
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$894
Lilly USA, LLC
$870
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$843
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$752
Amgen Inc.
$718
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$611
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$460
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$426
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$296
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$257
AbbVie Inc.
$183
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$177
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$154
ABBVIE INC.
$141
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$131
Abbott Laboratories
$118
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$106
Dexcom, Inc.
$104
Allergan, Inc.
$78
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$74
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$64
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$62
Boston Scientific Corporation
$54
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$52
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$52
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$49
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$42
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
AbbVie, Inc.
$36
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$35
Allergan Inc.
$35
Almatica Pharma LLC
$31
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$28
Eisai Inc.
$24
Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
$24
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Exact Sciences Corporation
$20
Biogen, Inc.
$19
Lundbeck LLC
$19
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$15
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 37.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
323
County median income
$53,197
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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0.0 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 | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Rassekh is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in GA), with 20 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. Rassekh experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rassekh performed 404 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Rassekh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rassekh received a total of $12,945 from 46 companies across 909 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Rassekh's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Augusta?
Dr. Rassekh's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Rassekh) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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