Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bantwal Baliga, MD,DGO
Family Medicine · Columbus, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Baliga
Dr. Bantwal Baliga is a family medicine specialist in Columbus, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Baliga performed 3,285 Medicare services across 985 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Baliga received a total of $114,374 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 911 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Baliga 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in GA
$114,374 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,285
Medicare services
Top 10% in GA for family medicine
985
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~173 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
760 | $82 | $256 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
565 | $3 | $12 |
| 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. |
517 | $46 | $115 |
| 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. |
448 | $58 | $174 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
181 | $35 | $92 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
150 | $34 | $105 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
106 | $25 | $81 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
91 | $59 | $160 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
85 | $114 | $247 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
60 | $24 | $70 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
45 | $9 | $31 |
| 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. |
44 | $10 | $42 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
39 | $29 | $120 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
39 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
38 | $123 | $338 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
35 | $134 | $441 |
| 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. |
24 | $79 | $342 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
22 | $3 | $12 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
22 | $192 | $505 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
14 | $12 | $97 |
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 ↗$114,374
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $16,339/year across 7 years
Top 0% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
911
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
$60,165 (52.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$32,950 (28.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$21,260 (18.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$11,248
2023
$33,043
2022
$26,367
2021
$11,050
2020
$6,685
2019
$15,735
2018
$10,247
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$4,837
Mannkind Corporation
$2,904
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$1,027
Abbott Laboratories
$538
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$356
Novo Nordisk Inc
$216
Lilly USA, LLC
$167
CeQur Corporation
$149
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$130
Medtronic, Inc.
$125
Radius Health, Inc.
$115
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$115
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$113
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$79
Nevro Corp.
$75
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$48
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$38
Amgen Inc.
$37
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$24
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$23
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$19
Exact Sciences Corporation
$18
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$18
PFIZER INC.
$18
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 77.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63,491
Valeritas, Inc.
$14,617
Novo Nordisk Inc
$7,493
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$5,762
MannKind Corporation
$3,287
Mannkind Corporation
$3,086
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$2,730
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,881
Abbott Laboratories
$1,744
Bigfoot Biomedical Inc
$1,126
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$1,027
Lilly USA, LLC
$889
Amgen Inc.
$769
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$678
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$537
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$414
Radius Health, Inc.
$392
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$372
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$349
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$277
Ascensia Diabetes Care US Inc.
$247
CeQur Corporation
$236
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$227
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$225
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$201
AbbVie, Inc.
$188
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$164
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$153
Senseonics, Incorporated
$145
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$142
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$142
Insulet Corporation
$141
Medtronic, Inc.
$139
Companion Medical, Inc.
$130
VIVUS LLC
$125
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$115
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$113
Nevro Corp.
$75
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$61
Embecta Corp.
$59
AbbVie Inc.
$49
PFIZER INC.
$48
Baxter Healthcare
$44
Dexcom, Inc.
$38
Strongbridge US INC.
$32
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$25
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$24
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$19
Exact Sciences Corporation
$18
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$18
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$17
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
VIVUS, Inc.
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 74.8% 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 (53%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in family medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for family medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
246
Per 100K population
120.4
County median income
$56,622
Nearest hospital
JACK HUGHSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
4.0 mi
4.0 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. Baliga is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in GA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% of GA peers, with 19 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. Baliga experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Baliga performed 760 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Baliga receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Baliga received a total of $114,374 from 56 companies across 911 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. Baliga's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Columbus?
Dr. Baliga's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Baliga) 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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