Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nimish Dhruva, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Fayetteville, GA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology 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. Dhruva
Dr. Nimish Dhruva is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Fayetteville, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dhruva performed 6,238 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dhruva received a total of $4,810 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 176 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.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Dhruva 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 6% volume in GA
$4,810 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,238
Medicare services
Top 6% in GA for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$37
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,119 | $85 | $370 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
887 | $8 | $23 |
| 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. |
771 | $6 | $35 |
| 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. |
645 | $10 | $73 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
461 | $16 | $95 |
| 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. |
458 | $21 | $114 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
332 | $50 | $252 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
238 | $56 | $266 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
211 | $94 | $355 |
| 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. |
165 | $4 | $15 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
82 | $48 | $98 |
| 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. |
79 | $18 | $91 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
77 | $18 | $78 |
| 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. |
75 | $135 | $691 |
| 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. |
68 | $11 | $51 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
68 | $19 | $96 |
| 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. |
67 | $16 | $77 |
| 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. |
64 | $57 | $271 |
| 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. |
47 | $133 | $496 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
42 | $50 | $189 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
38 | $13 | $91 |
| 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. |
35 | $62 | $249 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
27 | $13 | $138 |
| 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. |
26 | $115 | $561 |
| Nuclear medicine heart scan with CT A nuclear medicine test that evaluates heart muscle blood flow and metabolism using two injections, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
24 | $76 | $369 |
| CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
21 | $84 | $507 |
| 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. |
20 | $45 | $293 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
16 | $59 | $317 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
15 | $87 | $366 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
12 | $68 | $393 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
12 | $85 | $890 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
12 | $20 | $90 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 12 | $230 | $1,057 |
| 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 | $54 | $253 |
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.
24.7% high complexity
5.8% medium
69.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,810
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $687/year across 7 years
Top 38% in GA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
176
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
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
$350
2023
$909
2022
$618
2021
$432
2020
$308
2019
$664
2018
$1,527
Payments by company (2024)
PFIZER INC.
$74
Abbott Laboratories
$55
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$40
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Analog Devices Inc.
$25
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$24
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 48.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$1,228
PFIZER INC.
$623
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$598
Medtronic, Inc.
$270
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$237
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$186
Amgen Inc.
$180
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$157
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$156
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$147
HeartFlow, Inc.
$134
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$112
Boston Scientific Corporation
$110
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$108
Abbott Laboratories
$106
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$62
CVRx, Inc.
$61
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
Novo Nordisk Inc
$39
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$28
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$26
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$26
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Analog Devices Inc.
$25
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$21
KLS-Martin L.P.
$20
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$18
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 50.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER AMULET · ANDEXXA · Artis icono floor · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · Biograph Vision 600 (8 Ring/64 CT) · CHANTIX · CVI Systems · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FFRct · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LifeVest · MAGNETOM Sola · MICRA · MITRACLIP · Micra · NEXLETOL · OPSUMIT · Ozempic · PRADAXA · Pacemakers · RESONATE · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SOMATOM Drive · SOMATOM Force · SPECT c.cam eco · Sensinel CPM Wearable · VERQUVO · VOQUEZNA · VYNDAMAX · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · VenaSeal · Verquvo · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZIO XT Patch
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
190
County median income
$108,986
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PIEDMONT FAYETTE HOSPITAL
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0.0 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. Dhruva is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in GA), with 21 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. Dhruva experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dhruva performed 1,119 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Dhruva receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dhruva received a total of $4,810 from 30 companies across 176 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. Dhruva's costs compare to other cardiologists in Fayetteville?
Dr. Dhruva's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Dhruva) 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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