Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Tej Bhavsar, MD
Rheumatology · Cumming, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Bhavsar
Dr. Tej Bhavsar is a rheumatology specialist in Cumming, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bhavsar performed 5,577 Medicare services across 2,786 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bhavsar received a total of $16,274 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 789 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bhavsar 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 35% volume in GA
$16,274 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,577
Medicare services
Top 35% in GA for rheumatology
2,786
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~294 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. |
701 | $102 | $143 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
652 | $1 | $1 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
502 | $7 | $8 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
492 | $12 | $12 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
444 | $5 | $5 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
434 | $4 | $4 |
| 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. |
407 | $8 | $8 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
370 | $10 | $11 |
| DNA antibody test (native or double-stranded) A blood test that measures the level of antibodies targeting native or double-stranded DNA. This test is used to detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the body. |
223 | $13 | $14 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
192 | $18 | $19 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
139 | $29 | $30 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
102 | $12 | $12 |
| 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. |
101 | $129 | $183 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 97 | $6 | $6 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
81 | $13 | $13 |
| 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. |
66 | $6 | $7 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
64 | $24 | $31 |
| 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. |
60 | $4 | $5 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
59 | $64 | $109 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
51 | $113 | $150 |
| Lyme disease antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. |
50 | $17 | $17 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 47 | $160 | $240 |
| Quantitative infectious agent antibody test A blood test that measures the specific amount of antibodies present to detect an infectious agent. |
43 | $15 | $15 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
31 | $24 | $36 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
25 | $16 | $17 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
24 | $20 | $27 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
24 | $13 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
21 | $10 | $10 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
15 | $39 | $100 |
| Acute hepatitis panel A blood test that screens for markers of acute viral hepatitis infection. |
13 | $47 | $48 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
13 | $78 | $99 |
| 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. |
12 | $72 | $99 |
| 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. |
11 | $32 | $32 |
| 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. |
11 | $142 | $195 |
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.
0.9% high complexity
13.0% medium
86.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,274
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,325/year across 7 years
Top 22% in GA for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
789
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,195 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$79 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,668
2023
$3,302
2022
$1,545
2021
$345
2020
$1,008
2019
$3,649
2018
$2,756
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$523
ABBVIE INC.
$501
UCB, Inc.
$444
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$412
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$331
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$261
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$166
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$147
Lilly USA, LLC
$143
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$143
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$143
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$108
PFIZER INC.
$107
SOBI, INC
$68
Radius Health, Inc.
$54
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$28
Organon Llc
$28
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$22
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$21
Sandoz Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 40.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$2,059
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,748
AbbVie, Inc.
$1,701
PFIZER INC.
$1,248
UCB, Inc.
$1,213
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,023
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$826
ABBVIE INC.
$757
AbbVie Inc.
$749
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$651
Genentech USA, Inc.
$576
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$485
Lilly USA, LLC
$472
GENZYME CORPORATION
$461
Radius Health, Inc.
$409
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$405
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$197
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$191
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$143
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$123
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$116
SOBI, INC
$116
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$104
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$83
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$79
Organon LLC
$65
Sobi, Inc
$54
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$47
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$45
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$36
Organon Llc
$28
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$21
Sandoz Inc.
$18
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$14
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 33.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AMJEVITA · Actemra · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cimzia · EVENITY · Enbrel · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · HYRIMOZ · Humira · Hymovis · IDACIO · KEVZARA · KINERET · KRYSTEXXA · Kineret · LUPKYNIS · LYRICA · Mitigare · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · OFEV · OPSUMIT · ORENCIA · OTREXUP · Otrexup · POMPE - DISEASE · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prolia · RAYOS · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · Rinvoq · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STELARA · STRENSIQ · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Tymlos · UPTRAVI · XELJANZ · Zilretta
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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
41
Per 100K population
15.8
County median income
$138,000
Nearest hospital
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH
4.9 mi
4.9 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. Bhavsar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Bhavsar experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bhavsar performed 701 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. Bhavsar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bhavsar received a total of $16,274 from 35 companies across 789 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. Bhavsar's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Cumming?
Dr. Bhavsar's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Bhavsar) 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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