Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Kavtaradze, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Cordele, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kavtaradze
Dr. David Kavtaradze is an internal medicine specialist in Cordele, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kavtaradze performed 23,960 Medicare services across 7,129 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kavtaradze received a total of $33,146 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 774 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Kavtaradze 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 in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in GA
$33,146 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗23,960
Medicare services
Top 1% in GA for internal medicine
7,129
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,198 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy blood test (IgE), per allergen A blood test that measures the level of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies produced in response to a specific crude allergen extract. |
12,322 | $5 | $15 |
| 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. |
1,884 | $44 | $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. |
1,070 | $57 | $150 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
487 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
485 | $84 | $221 |
| 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. |
450 | $33 | $60 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
407 | $8 | $25 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
372 | $9 | $25 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 312 | $8 | $25 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
309 | $13 | $35 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
304 | $16 | $45 |
| 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. |
297 | $75 | $175 |
| Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes This code covers each additional 30 minutes spent on advance care planning discussions beyond the initial session. It involves counseling patients and families about future healthcare preferences and end-of-life care options. |
296 | $65 | $155 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
292 | $15 | $40 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
282 | $53 | $139 |
| 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. |
279 | $9 | $35 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
272 | $120 | $240 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
253 | $58 | $150 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
242 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
240 | $8 | $20 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
213 | $54 | $149 |
| 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. |
204 | $35 | $56 |
| 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. |
182 | $26 | $124 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
182 | $30 | $89 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
182 | $38 | $110 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
178 | $9 | $25 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
134 | $61 | $155 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
129 | $55 | $179 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 121 | $18 | $50 |
| 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. |
116 | $6 | $20 |
| Creatine measurement A laboratory test that measures the level of creatine in a blood sample. This test helps evaluate muscle health and function. |
115 | $5 | $20 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
113 | $25 | $70 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
108 | $0 | $2 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
95 | $24 | $56 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
92 | $84 | $200 |
| Chronic care management services Comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients requiring ongoing chronic care management. |
85 | $43 | $120 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
80 | $3 | $5 |
| Iron level test | 79 | $6 | $20 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
78 | $13 | $39 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
77 | $9 | $25 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
74 | $13 | $20 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
73 | $39 | $104 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
65 | $0 | $3 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
60 | $58 | $116 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
36 | $66 | $88 |
| 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. |
30 | $8 | $40 |
| 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. |
28 | $125 | $415 |
| Respiratory virus test for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and RSV A laboratory test that detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in an upper respiratory specimen. |
26 | $140 | $200 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
25 | $65 | $264 |
| 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. |
23 | $202 | $477 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
22 | $52 | $167 |
| 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. |
18 | $14 | $46 |
| 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. |
18 | $9 | $31 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
17 | $36 | $50 |
| 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. |
15 | $86 | $400 |
| 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. |
12 | $34 | $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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$33,146
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,735/year across 7 years
Top 2% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
54
Companies
774
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
$21,704 (65.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,442 (34.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,423
2023
$1,826
2022
$1,769
2021
$1,816
2020
$1,638
2019
$9,220
2018
$15,454
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$345
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$186
Novo Nordisk Inc
$184
Lilly USA, LLC
$154
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$112
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$111
PFIZER INC.
$96
Lundbeck LLC
$67
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
ABBVIE INC.
$31
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$24
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$17
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 50.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20,139
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,967
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,807
PFIZER INC.
$1,477
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,463
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,108
Lilly USA, LLC
$668
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
$368
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$352
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$344
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$329
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$286
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$223
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$188
Amgen Inc.
$186
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$165
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$139
ABBVIE INC.
$137
AbbVie Inc.
$112
Abbott Laboratories
$107
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$107
Allergan Inc.
$106
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$94
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$93
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$90
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$82
Biogen, Inc.
$82
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$67
Lundbeck LLC
$67
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$66
DEXCOM, INC.
$61
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$60
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$57
Allergan, Inc.
$56
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$54
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$48
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$38
Medtronic, Inc.
$32
AbbVie, Inc.
$29
Quidel Corporation
$23
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$22
Corcept Therapeutics
$21
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Alkermes, Inc.
$20
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Exact Sciences Corporation
$18
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$17
Corium, LLC
$15
Eisai Inc.
$15
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$15
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$14
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$12
Top 3 companies account for 72.1% 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 (66%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in internal medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for internal medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
13
Per 100K population
65.0
County median income
$42,745
Nearest hospital
CRISP REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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. Kavtaradze is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in GA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of GA peers, 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. Kavtaradze experienced with allergy blood test (ige), per allergen?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kavtaradze performed 12,322 allergy blood test (ige), per allergen 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. Kavtaradze receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kavtaradze received a total of $33,146 from 54 companies across 774 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. Kavtaradze's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Cordele?
Dr. Kavtaradze's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Kavtaradze) 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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