Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alexander Gedevanishvili, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Lagrange, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Gedevanishvili
Dr. Alexander Gedevanishvili is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Lagrange, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gedevanishvili performed 3,668 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gedevanishvili received a total of $2,899 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 153 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. Gedevanishvili 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 23% volume in GA
$2,899 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,668
Medicare services
Top 23% 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 (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. |
498 | $57 | $197 |
| 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. |
415 | $9 | $58 |
| 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. |
382 | $6 | $26 |
| 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. |
364 | $87 | $281 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
315 | $50 | $234 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
313 | $9 | $31 |
| 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. |
248 | $4 | $20 |
| 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. |
217 | $60 | $178 |
| 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. |
176 | $20 | $102 |
| 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. |
79 | $99 | $336 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
73 | $25 | $203 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
63 | $28 | $99 |
| 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. |
54 | $16 | $58 |
| 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. |
54 | $10 | $46 |
| 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. |
51 | $56 | $259 |
| 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. |
47 | $106 | $376 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
40 | $60 | $246 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
35 | $26 | $109 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
27 | $14 | $59 |
| 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. |
26 | $89 | $282 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
24 | $28 | $98 |
| 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. |
23 | $76 | $670 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
22 | $2 | $18 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
21 | $18 | $77 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
19 | $39 | $91 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
17 | $19 | $94 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
17 | $72 | $589 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
16 | $14 | $81 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
16 | $9 | $32 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
16 | $9 | $128 |
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.
15.4% high complexity
11.1% medium
73.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,899
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $414/year across 7 years
Top 49% in GA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
153
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
$344
2023
$632
2022
$594
2021
$124
2020
$351
2019
$483
2018
$371
Payments by company (2024)
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$87
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$78
CVRx, Inc.
$51
PFIZER INC.
$33
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Novo Nordisk Inc
$19
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$18
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
Top 3 companies account for 62.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$390
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$369
PFIZER INC.
$338
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$291
Abbott Laboratories
$268
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$251
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$163
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$153
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$138
Amgen Inc.
$138
CVRx, Inc.
$87
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$54
Boston Scientific Corporation
$49
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$39
Inari Medical, Inc.
$25
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$24
Novo Nordisk Inc
$19
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$18
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$18
Terumo Medical Corporation
$17
Osprey Medical Inc
$16
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 37.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · Adempas · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Corlanor · DyeVert · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GLIDESHEATH SLENDER · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MULTAQ · Micra · Mitra Clip system · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Repatha · Rybelsus · S · SilverHawk · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · WATCHMAN · XARELTO
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
5
County median income
$54,905
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WELLSTAR WEST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER
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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. Gedevanishvili is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% 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. Gedevanishvili experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gedevanishvili performed 498 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Gedevanishvili receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gedevanishvili received a total of $2,899 from 23 companies across 153 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. Gedevanishvili's costs compare to other cardiologists in Lagrange?
Dr. Gedevanishvili'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. Gedevanishvili) 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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