Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mehul Bhatt, MD
Interventional Cardiology · Cumming, GA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Remote
— Practice combining cardiac and remote services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bhatt
Dr. Mehul Bhatt is an interventional cardiology specialist in Cumming, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bhatt performed 8,335 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bhatt received a total of $9,090 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 425 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.
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✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in GA
$9,090 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗8,335
Medicare services
Top 4% in GA for interventional cardiology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$86
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,017 | $10 | $86 |
| 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. |
993 | $87 | $552 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
837 | $41 | $132 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
775 | $35 | $250 |
| 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. |
677 | $36 | $278 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
554 | $117 | $897 |
| 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. |
538 | $58 | $380 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 313 | $219 | $1,459 |
| 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. |
266 | $50 | $360 |
| 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. |
207 | $112 | $835 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
185 | $85 | $405 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
157 | $8 | $10 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. |
157 | $1,169 | $7,552 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
156 | $23 | $600 |
| 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 | $15 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
129 | $123 | $891 |
| 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. |
117 | $259 | $2,006 |
| 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. |
114 | $59 | $368 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
108 | $29 | $203 |
| 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. |
96 | $6 | $30 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
73 | $135 | $1,016 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
65 | $15 | $141 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
64 | $86 | $620 |
| 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. |
62 | $179 | $1,292 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording, analyzing, and interpreting a continuous external electrocardiogram (EKG) over a period of more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
58 | $197 | $1,200 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
57 | $13 | $95 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 52 | $16 | $195 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
52 | $69 | $546 |
| 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. |
51 | $124 | $1,030 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
35 | $19 | $160 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
30 | $65 | $503 |
| 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. |
25 | $9 | $76 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
25 | $23 | $197 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
24 | $31 | $231 |
| 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. |
22 | $14 | $114 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
19 | $817 | $7,012 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
19 | $7 | $117 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
18 | $103 | $578 |
| 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. |
17 | $9 | $258 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
17 | $14 | $78 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
15 | $37 | $366 |
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.
7.5% high complexity
24.4% medium
68.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,090
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,299/year across 7 years
Top 40% in GA for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
425
Payment records
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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
$933
2023
$639
2022
$843
2021
$1,540
2020
$1,026
2019
$1,461
2018
$2,650
Payments by company (2024)
ABIOMED
$145
Abbott Laboratories
$116
PFIZER INC.
$101
Novo Nordisk Inc
$81
Amgen Inc.
$72
Boston Scientific Corporation
$67
CVRx, Inc.
$64
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$56
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$39
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$35
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$23
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$23
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$22
Celgene Corporation
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 38.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,559
Abbott Laboratories
$863
Amgen Inc.
$840
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$723
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$567
Boston Scientific Corporation
$535
PFIZER INC.
$383
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$354
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$280
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$238
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$221
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$202
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$187
ABIOMED
$186
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$152
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$144
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$138
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$127
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$115
Novo Nordisk Inc
$112
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$102
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$92
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$83
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$79
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$69
BIOTRONIK INC.
$66
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$66
CVRx, Inc.
$64
Medtronic, Inc.
$64
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$50
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$46
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$40
CHIESI USA, INC.
$40
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$25
Dexcom, Inc.
$24
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$22
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$21
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$20
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$18
Organogenesis Inc.
$18
Celgene Corporation
$18
Allergan Inc.
$18
Phadia US Inc.
$17
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$16
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$16
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$15
United Therapeutics Corporation
$15
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 35.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
24
County median income
$138,000
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH
4.9 mi
4.9 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. Bhatt is a cardiac & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in GA), 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. Bhatt experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bhatt performed 1,017 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Bhatt receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bhatt received a total of $9,090 from 50 companies across 425 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. Bhatt's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Cumming?
Dr. Bhatt's average Medicare payment per service is $86. 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 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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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.
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