Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Digant Bhatt, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Cartersville, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Bhatt 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. Bhatt
Dr. Digant Bhatt is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Cartersville, GA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bhatt performed 7,871 Medicare services across 3,230 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bhatt received a total of $9,476 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 215 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bhatt 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in GA
$9,476 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,871
Medicare services
Top 3% in GA for cardiovascular disease
3,230
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~463 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
3,230 | $0 | $1 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
930 | $6 | $50 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
444 | $90 | $166 |
| 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. |
439 | $81 | $157 |
| 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. |
347 | $10 | $73 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
284 | $8 | $15 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
208 | $41 | $120 |
| 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. |
198 | $128 | $302 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
193 | $132 | $605 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
164 | $92 | $225 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
156 | $8 | $50 |
| 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. |
139 | $4 | $30 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
93 | $13 | $70 |
| Perflutren lipid microspheres injection Injection of perflutren lipid microspheres, measured per milliliter. |
85 | $33 | $110 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
84 | $46 | $300 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
82 | $304 | $1,293 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
67 | $38 | $90 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
64 | $9 | $40 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
55 | $10 | $60 |
| 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. |
55 | $113 | $243 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
52 | $7 | $25 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 46 | $220 | $1,405 |
| 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. |
41 | $57 | $108 |
| 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. |
38 | $205 | $1,638 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
35 | $10 | $45 |
| 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 | $95 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
35 | $11 | $130 |
| 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. |
33 | $8 | $40 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
28 | $15 | $375 |
| 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. |
25 | $120 | $212 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
23 | $69 | $335 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
21 | $82 | $495 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
21 | $14 | $155 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
21 | $2 | $200 |
| 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. |
19 | $17 | $80 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
16 | $6 | $40 |
| Right heart catheterization A procedure where a thin, flexible tube is inserted into the right side of the heart to measure pressure and oxygen levels. |
16 | $88 | $1,405 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 16 | $268 | $1,405 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
11 | $16 | $70 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
11 | $13 | $390 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
11 | $14 | $390 |
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.
3.5% high complexity
51.1% medium
45.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,476
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,354/year across 7 years
Top 22% in GA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
215
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,378 (56.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,099 (43.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$813
2023
$709
2022
$2,394
2021
$4,065
2020
$249
2019
$550
2018
$697
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
CVRx, Inc.
$163
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$162
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$112
United Therapeutics Corporation
$55
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$39
Amgen Inc.
$38
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
Abbott Laboratories
$32
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$31
PFIZER INC.
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Inari Medical, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 53.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$5,749
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$977
PFIZER INC.
$408
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$322
Abbott Laboratories
$231
CVRx, Inc.
$163
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$162
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$159
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$142
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$117
Amgen Inc.
$109
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$104
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$90
Boston Scientific Corporation
$88
Medtronic, Inc.
$86
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$78
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$66
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
United Therapeutics Corporation
$55
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$45
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$41
ABIOMED
$38
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$34
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$26
Inari Medical, Inc.
$17
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$16
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 75.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ASSURITY · Adempas · BEVYXXA · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · IGT Devices Und · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LifeVest · Livalo · MERLIN@HOME · MITRACLIP · NEXLETOL · ONYX FRONTIER · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · PRALUENT · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Repatha · Resolute · S · TYVASO · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO
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 (57%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
22
Per 100K population
19.8
County median income
$79,431
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT CARTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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. Bhatt is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in GA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 17 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. Bhatt experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bhatt performed 3,230 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Bhatt receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bhatt received a total of $9,476 from 31 companies across 215 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. Bhatt's costs compare to other cardiologists in Cartersville?
Dr. Bhatt's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Bhatt) 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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