Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rizwan Bashir, M.D.

Neurology · Gainesville, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1315 JESSE JEWELL PKWY NE STE 300, Gainesville, GA 30501
7702196520
In practice since 2009 (17 years)
NPI: 1467694216 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Bashir from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bashir

Dr. Rizwan Bashir is a neurology specialist in Gainesville, GA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bashir performed 694 Medicare services across 418 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bashir received a total of $2,863 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 135 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Bashir 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 37% volume in GA $2,863 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
694
Medicare services
Top 37% in GA for neurology
418
Unique beneficiaries
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~41 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.
182 $91 $387
Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote
Remote monitoring of nerve and brain function during surgery, billed in 15-minute increments.
164 $25 $99
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.
89 $127 $535
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.
51 $61 $230
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.
42 $113 $504
Critical care, first 30-74 min
Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient.
35 $153 $661
Limited needle electromyography
A test that measures the electrical activity in muscles of the arm, leg, trunk, or head using a needle electrode. This limited study evaluates muscle function and nerve health.
32 $15 $60
EEG, extended monitoring
A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep.
24 $42 $432
Awake and drowsy EEG
A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy.
22 $43 $167
Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs
This procedure involves placing skin electrodes and measuring stimulated sites on the arms and legs.
19 $35 $138
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.
19 $88 $337
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
15 $73 $396
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 ↗
$2,863
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $573/year across 5 years
Top 45% in GA for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
135
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
$2,863 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$863
2023
$859
2022
$844
2021
$245
2019
$52

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$158
UCB, Inc.
$97
Eisai Inc.
$74
Lilly USA, LLC
$73
ABBVIE INC.
$55
MDD US Operations, LLC
$52
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$47
Amgen Inc.
$47
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$47
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$40
GE HEALTHCARE
$28
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$26
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$25
Lundbeck LLC
$25
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
Top 3 companies account for 38.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
UCB, Inc.
$306
ABBVIE INC.
$239
PFIZER INC.
$220
Lilly USA, LLC
$215
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$199
Medtronic, Inc.
$188
Amgen Inc.
$161
AbbVie Inc.
$151
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$140
Neurelis, Inc.
$110
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$105
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$91
Eisai Inc.
$74
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$73
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$69
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$61
MDD US Operations, LLC
$52
Boston Scientific Corporation
$47
CSL Behring
$40
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$40
GENZYME CORPORATION
$36
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$32
SK Life Science, Inc.
$28
GE HEALTHCARE
$28
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$27
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$25
Lundbeck LLC
$25
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$24
Grifols USA, LLC
$22
Biogen, Inc.
$19
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 26.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADUHELM · AMYVID · ANDEXXA · AUBAGIO · Aimovig · BOTOX · BRILINTA · Briviact · DAYBUE · EMGALITY · EPIDIOLEX · GAMMAGARD · Gamunex-C · General - Pain Management · Gocovri · Hizentra · KESIMPTA · KISUNLA · LINQ II · Leqembi · NURTEC ODT · Nourianz · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · PANZYGA · PAXLOVID · Ponvory · QULIPTA · RADICAVA · REXULTI · SOLIRIS · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · UPLIZNA · VALTOCO · VNS THERAPY SENTIVA MODEL 1000 GENERATOR · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · ZAVZPRET
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.

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Geographic Context

Neurologists within 10 mi
44
Per 100K population
21.1
County median income
$77,430
Nearest hospital
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC
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. Bashir is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Bashir experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bashir performed 182 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. Bashir receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bashir received a total of $2,863 from 31 companies across 135 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. Bashir's costs compare to other neurologists in Gainesville?
Dr. Bashir's average Medicare payment per service is $74. 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. Bashir) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →