Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ravin Talati, M.D
Family Medicine · Demorest, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Talati
Dr. Ravin Talati is a family medicine specialist in Demorest, GA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Talati performed 6,746 Medicare services across 2,193 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Talati received a total of $4,855 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 312 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Talati 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
$4,855 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,746
Medicare services
Top 3% in GA for family medicine
2,193
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~397 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,503 | $44 | $75 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
1,434 | $32 | $150 |
| 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. |
1,107 | $27 | $150 |
| 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. |
368 | $59 | $211 |
| 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. |
357 | $82 | $257 |
| 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. |
271 | $32 | $150 |
| Chronic care management, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of care coordination for patients with two or more chronic conditions. It is provided personally by a healthcare professional each calendar month. |
231 | $63 | $150 |
| 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. |
173 | $127 | $271 |
| 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. |
96 | $75 | $150 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
95 | $24 | $50 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
94 | $119 | $200 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
93 | $16 | $125 |
| 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. |
90 | $35 | $50 |
| Annual depression screening | 88 | $17 | $50 |
| Hearing test for various pitches A hearing test that measures the ability to hear different sound frequencies using earphones. |
72 | $24 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
52 | $31 | $100 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
51 | $76 | $200 |
| 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. |
50 | $9 | $73 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
50 | $67 | $150 |
| 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. |
48 | $41 | $100 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
48 | $28 | $150 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
43 | $41 | $100 |
| 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. |
40 | $40 | $89 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
40 | $24 | $50 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
39 | $10 | $29 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 26 | $17 | $50 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
25 | $4 | $15 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
23 | $2 | $25 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
21 | $98 | $200 |
| 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. |
21 | $186 | $300 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
18 | $36 | $200 |
| Balance and posture test A test to evaluate a patient's balance and posture. This assessment measures stability and body alignment. |
15 | $35 | $200 |
| Visual evoked potential test A test that measures how quickly electrical signals travel from the eye to the brain in response to visual stimuli. |
13 | $48 | $265 |
| Digital analysis of brain wave activity (EEG) This procedure involves the digital analysis of brain wave activity recorded via an electroencephalogram (EEG). It focuses on the technical interpretation of the digital data rather than the initial recording or supervision. |
13 | $199 | $620 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
13 | $98 | $250 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
13 | $24 | $100 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
12 | $151 | $300 |
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 ↗$4,855
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $694/year across 7 years
Top 15% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
312
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
$4,521 (93.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$334 (6.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$571
2023
$740
2022
$833
2021
$720
2020
$480
2019
$796
2018
$716
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$192
ABBVIE INC.
$51
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$49
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$47
Corcept Therapeutics
$44
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$41
Lilly USA, LLC
$33
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$33
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Exact Sciences Corporation
$18
Dexcom, Inc.
$15
PFIZER INC.
$15
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 51.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$799
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$574
Amgen Inc.
$541
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$519
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$332
AbbVie Inc.
$209
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$207
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$185
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$159
Lilly USA, LLC
$151
Corcept Therapeutics
$136
PFIZER INC.
$122
ABBVIE INC.
$119
Abbott Laboratories
$105
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$96
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$92
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$83
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$68
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$60
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$58
Allergan Inc.
$42
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$40
Exact Sciences Corporation
$34
Lundbeck LLC
$18
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$16
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Dexcom, Inc.
$15
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$14
Eisai Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 39.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · ANORO · Aimovig · BELSOMRA · BREO · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · GEMTESA · HeartMate · INJECTAFER · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · LINZESS · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NURTEC ODT · NovoSeven RT · OFEV · Otezla · Otrexup · Ozempic · Prolia · QULIPTA · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · XIFAXAN · Yupelri
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 (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
101
Per 100K population
215.1
County median income
$65,622
Nearest hospital
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER HABERSHAM
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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. Talati is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of GA peers, 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. Talati experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Talati performed 1,503 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Talati receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Talati received a total of $4,855 from 31 companies across 312 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. Talati's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Demorest?
Dr. Talati's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Talati) 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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