Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alok Sachdeva, M.D.
Rheumatology · Gainesville, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Sachdeva
Dr. Alok Sachdeva is a rheumatology specialist in Gainesville, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sachdeva performed 7,332 Medicare services across 2,949 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sachdeva received a total of $9,598 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 423 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. Sachdeva 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 32% volume in GA
$9,598 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,332
Medicare services
Top 32% in GA for rheumatology
2,949
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~386 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,100 | $18 | $42 |
| 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. |
861 | $85 | $256 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
668 | $8 | $10 |
| Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health. |
383 | $5 | $18 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
382 | $5 | $18 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
367 | $5 | $17 |
| 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. |
358 | $7 | $27 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
317 | $1 | $4 |
| 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. |
256 | $4 | $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. |
247 | $5 | $18 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
188 | $12 | $33 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
139 | $6 | $22 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
118 | $10 | $36 |
| 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. |
115 | $115 | $395 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
97 | $3 | $11 |
| 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. |
74 | $55 | $173 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
72 | $8 | $29 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
63 | $48 | $171 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
59 | $29 | $101 |
| 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. |
59 | $4 | $15 |
| 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. |
53 | $6 | $22 |
| 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 | $59 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
49 | $16 | $60 |
| 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. |
40 | $19 | $48 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
40 | $63 | $190 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 38 | $6 | $19 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
35 | $16 | $39 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
30 | $78 | $493 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
29 | $15 | $51 |
| 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. |
23 | $111 | $347 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
11 | $19 | $52 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
11 | $40 | $141 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
34.5% medium
65.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,598
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,371/year across 7 years
Top 36% in GA for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
423
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
$8,839 (92.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$539 (5.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$220 (2.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,174
2023
$2,015
2022
$1,871
2021
$1,730
2020
$737
2019
$1,421
2018
$650
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$472
GENZYME CORPORATION
$387
Amgen Inc.
$153
Novo Nordisk Inc
$39
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$30
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
SOBI, INC
$19
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$19
Embecta Corp.
$18
Resmed Corp
$15
Top 3 companies account for 86.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GENZYME CORPORATION
$2,074
AbbVie Inc.
$1,966
ABBVIE INC.
$1,379
Amgen Inc.
$1,140
AbbVie, Inc.
$838
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$356
UCB, Inc.
$287
Cardinal Health 110 LLC
$200
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$178
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$158
Genentech USA, Inc.
$117
Resmed Corp
$101
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$87
PFIZER INC.
$62
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$58
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$53
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$53
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$53
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$45
Novo Nordisk Inc
$39
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$37
Radius Health, Inc.
$37
Lilly USA, LLC
$34
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$32
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$30
ABIOMED
$26
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$25
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Horizon Pharma plc
$21
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$20
SOBI, INC
$19
Embecta Corp.
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
MEDEXUS PHARMA, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 56.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRCURVE · AIRSENSE · Actemra · BENLYSTA · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · DUZALLO · EVENITY · Enbrel · GVOKE HYPOPEN · HUMIRA · Humira · INFLECTRA · INSPIRE · Impella · KEVZARA · KINERET · KRYSTEXXA · LUPKYNIS · NUCALA · OFEV · OPSUMIT · ORENCIA · Otezla · Ozempic · RAYOS · REMICADE · RINVOQ · Rasuvo · Rinvoq · Rituxan · Rybelsus · SAPHNELO · SKYRIZI · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TOUJEO · TREMFYA · Tavneos · Tymlos · WAKIX · XELJANZ · XYOSTED
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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
15
Per 100K population
7.2
County median income
$77,430
Nearest hospital
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC
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. Sachdeva is a mixed practice 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. Sachdeva experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sachdeva performed 2,100 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Sachdeva receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sachdeva received a total of $9,598 from 34 companies across 423 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. Sachdeva's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Gainesville?
Dr. Sachdeva's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Sachdeva) 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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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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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