Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Niraj Sharma, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Lawrenceville, GA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Mixed 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. Sharma
Dr. Niraj Sharma is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Lawrenceville, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sharma performed 3,526 Medicare services across 2,121 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sharma received a total of $74,927 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 646 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Sharma 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 21% volume in GA
$74,927 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,526
Medicare services
Top 21% in GA for cardiovascular disease
2,121
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
882 | $11 | $46 |
| 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. |
549 | $88 | $387 |
| 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. |
276 | $92 | $346 |
| 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. |
259 | $21 | $91 |
| 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. |
243 | $6 | $25 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
239 | $16 | $71 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
156 | $54 | $227 |
| 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. |
134 | $26 | $125 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
88 | $145 | $606 |
| Perflutren lipid microspheres injection Injection of perflutren lipid microspheres, measured per milliliter. |
82 | $35 | $237 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 62 | $29 | $115 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
54 | $76 | $317 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
49 | $15 | $77 |
| 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. |
49 | $135 | $542 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and configuration of a pacemaker device to ensure proper operation. This service involves setting device parameters before or after surgical implantation. |
45 | $11 | $44 |
| 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. |
42 | $132 | $542 |
| 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. |
40 | $17 | $79 |
| 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. |
31 | $25 | $49 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
30 | $396 | $1,565 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 30 | $148 | $665 |
| 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. |
27 | $131 | $504 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
22 | $64 | $256 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
22 | $58 | $238 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
20 | $48 | $205 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
20 | $58 | $292 |
| 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. |
19 | $9 | $63 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
19 | $14 | $62 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
13 | $364 | $1,393 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
13 | $611 | $2,361 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
11 | $69 | $264 |
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.
31.3% high complexity
4.1% medium
64.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$74,927
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $10,704/year across 7 years
Top 5% in GA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
646
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
$34,618 (46.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$31,285 (41.8%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$7,703 (10.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,322 (1.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,311
2023
$11,181
2022
$5,399
2021
$3,643
2020
$1,684
2019
$27,537
2018
$20,173
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$3,569
Boston Scientific Corporation
$518
CVRx, Inc.
$371
Amgen Inc.
$249
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$203
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$94
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$83
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$41
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$39
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$34
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$27
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$23
PFIZER INC.
$22
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 83.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$17,891
Abbott Laboratories
$15,957
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13,592
BIOTRONIK INC.
$11,903
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,859
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,332
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,773
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$1,593
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$945
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$897
Amgen Inc.
$808
ABIOMED
$566
CVRx, Inc.
$424
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$389
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$310
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$285
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$252
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$225
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$161
Novo Nordisk Inc
$153
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$147
CardioFocus, Inc.
$142
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$114
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$109
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$107
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$95
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$91
HeartFlow, Inc.
$89
ATRICURE, INC.
$72
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$71
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$59
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$53
AtriCure, Inc.
$49
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$48
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$42
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$37
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$35
Ethicon US, LLC
$34
Lundbeck LLC
$33
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$30
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$28
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$20
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$19
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
ConvaTec Inc.
$18
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$16
Shionogi Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 63.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (46%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for cardiovascular disease in GA.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
259
Per 100K population
26.8
County median income
$84,823
Nearest hospital
SUMMITRIDGE CENTER- PSYCHIATRY & ADDICTIVE MED
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. Sharma is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in GA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of GA peers, with 20 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. Sharma experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sharma performed 882 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Sharma receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sharma received a total of $74,927 from 48 companies across 646 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. Sharma's costs compare to other cardiologists in Lawrenceville?
Dr. Sharma's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Sharma) 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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