Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rahul Garg, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Rome, GA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Garg
Dr. Rahul Garg is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Rome, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Garg performed 11,032 Medicare services across 7,761 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Garg received a total of $5,864 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 299 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. Garg 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 1% volume in GA
$5,864 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,032
Medicare services
Top 1% in GA for cardiovascular disease
7,761
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~581 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,459 | $6 | $25 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
1,200 | $42 | $120 |
| 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. |
1,147 | $83 | $158 |
| 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. |
806 | $10 | $73 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
664 | $127 | $604 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
605 | $91 | $225 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
348 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
338 | $4 | $30 |
| 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. |
327 | $60 | $112 |
| 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. |
306 | $46 | $300 |
| 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. |
302 | $305 | $1,300 |
| 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. |
300 | $23 | $90 |
| 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. |
205 | $26 | $185 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
159 | $8 | $50 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
150 | $37 | $90 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
142 | $10 | $60 |
| Perflutren lipid microspheres injection Injection of perflutren lipid microspheres, measured per milliliter. |
140 | $32 | $110 |
| 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. |
139 | $10 | $40 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
129 | $16 | $70 |
| 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. |
129 | $15 | $95 |
| 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. |
120 | $118 | $243 |
| 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. |
118 | $10 | $130 |
| 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. |
113 | $133 | $301 |
| 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. |
110 | $6 | $40 |
| 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. |
97 | $8 | $40 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 94 | $219 | $1,405 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
94 | $42 | $65 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
93 | $14 | $25 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
92 | $146 | $730 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
91 | $13 | $70 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
89 | $16 | $455 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
86 | $34 | $335 |
| 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. |
70 | $38 | $70 |
| 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. |
68 | $95 | $210 |
| Ultrasound of heart with contrast injection An ultrasound of the heart is performed while injecting an X-ray contrast agent to improve the clarity of the images. |
67 | $23 | $90 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
65 | $16 | $80 |
| Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mg | 62 | $6 | $70 |
| 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. |
38 | $20 | $75 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
36 | $37 | $99 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
35 | $18 | $260 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
35 | $65 | $335 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
34 | $64 | $478 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
34 | $82 | $495 |
| 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. |
34 | $56 | $108 |
| 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. |
33 | $62 | $160 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 30 | $24 | $335 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
29 | $49 | $305 |
| 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. |
25 | $156 | $439 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
24 | $19 | $60 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
22 | $62 | $115 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
20 | $8 | $45 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
18 | $20 | $65 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 15 | $255 | $1,405 |
| 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 | $83 | $620 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
12 | $14 | $390 |
| 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. |
11 | $13 | $390 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 11 | $285 | $1,405 |
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.
12.7% high complexity
29.4% medium
58.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,864
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $838/year across 7 years
Top 32% in GA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
299
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
$5,864 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$712
2023
$758
2022
$821
2021
$952
2020
$880
2019
$908
2018
$833
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$140
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$95
CORDIS US CORP.
$71
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$66
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$57
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$48
Boston Scientific Corporation
$47
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Novo Nordisk Inc
$35
Amgen Inc.
$34
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
CVRx, Inc.
$23
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 43.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$2,525
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$576
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$377
PFIZER INC.
$242
CORDIS US CORP.
$237
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$229
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$184
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$163
Boston Scientific Corporation
$143
Abbott Laboratories
$143
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$138
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$108
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$106
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$86
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$78
Amgen Inc.
$74
Medtronic, Inc.
$71
Osprey Medical Inc
$54
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$42
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Novo Nordisk Inc
$35
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$35
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$27
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
CVRx, Inc.
$23
Nuwellis, Inc.
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
CHIESI USA, INC.
$16
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$13
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 59.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ADROIT · AQUATRACK · AVEIR · Aquadex Smartflow Console · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · DyeVert · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · IGT_D FM · INFINITI · Inpefa · KENGREAL · KENGREAL 50MG/10ML L · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LifeVest · MYNX CONTROL · NEXLETOL · OPSUMIT · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · RAILWAY · RAIN SHEATH · RBL-TGT · Repatha · Resolute · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · Tandem Life Kit · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VISTA BRITE TIP · VYNDAQEL · Velphoro · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · ZEPHYR
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.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
15
Per 100K population
15.2
County median income
$62,540
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH REDMOND
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. Garg is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in GA), 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. Garg experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Garg performed 1,459 ekg interpretation and report 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. Garg receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Garg received a total of $5,864 from 31 companies across 299 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. Garg's costs compare to other cardiologists in Rome?
Dr. Garg's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Garg) 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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