Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ashok Kancharla, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Royston, 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. Kancharla
Dr. Ashok Kancharla is an internal medicine specialist in Royston, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kancharla performed 8,236 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kancharla received a total of $11,147 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 760 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. Kancharla 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in GA
$11,147 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗8,236
Medicare services
Top 4% in GA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$61
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
3,301 | $56 | $151 |
| 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. |
1,373 | $79 | $204 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
483 | $43 | $74 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
455 | $80 | $200 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
343 | $77 | $134 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
317 | $123 | $207 |
| Annual depression screening | 308 | $17 | $29 |
| 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. |
275 | $57 | $143 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
164 | $131 | $250 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
110 | $29 | $30 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
97 | $71 | $185 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
96 | $3 | $25 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
91 | $168 | $349 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
70 | $36 | $78 |
| 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. |
69 | $9 | $35 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
57 | $10 | $25 |
| 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. |
49 | $14 | $24 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
44 | $39 | $82 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
44 | $0 | $5 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
41 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
40 | $10 | $71 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
39 | $3 | $8 |
| 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. |
37 | $22 | $59 |
| Nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves straightforward medical decision making and lasts at least 10 minutes. |
33 | $30 | $98 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
31 | $28 | $63 |
| Nursing facility discharge management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the management of a patient's discharge from a nursing facility. It applies when the total time spent on discharge activities is 30 minutes or less. |
29 | $62 | $160 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
27 | $8 | $25 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
24 | $45 | $125 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
22 | $1 | $6 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
21 | $16 | $50 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
21 | $36 | $58 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
20 | $35 | $124 |
| 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. |
20 | $91 | $278 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
19 | $152 | $321 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
16 | $21 | $58 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
13 | $14 | $22 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
13 | $146 | $264 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $23 | $55 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $25 | $71 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,147
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,592/year across 7 years
Top 7% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
760
Payment records
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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
$1,364
2023
$1,188
2022
$1,766
2021
$1,887
2020
$1,148
2019
$1,783
2018
$2,011
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$294
ABBVIE INC.
$210
Novo Nordisk Inc
$176
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$138
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$67
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$65
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$54
Lundbeck LLC
$49
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Lilly USA, LLC
$45
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Amgen Inc.
$36
Exact Sciences Corporation
$35
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
Ardelyx, Inc.
$25
Dexcom, Inc.
$22
PFIZER INC.
$20
Abbott Laboratories
$14
Top 3 companies account for 49.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,048
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,724
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$705
ABBVIE INC.
$564
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$539
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$514
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$459
Amgen Inc.
$411
Lilly USA, LLC
$333
AbbVie Inc.
$322
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$279
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$239
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$225
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$213
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$210
PFIZER INC.
$208
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$205
Allergan Inc.
$173
Eisai Inc.
$172
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$151
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$142
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$133
Allergan, Inc.
$122
Lundbeck LLC
$113
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$98
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$93
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$89
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$55
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$53
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$47
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$45
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$40
Exact Sciences Corporation
$35
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$34
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$34
Ardelyx, Inc.
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$25
Dexcom, Inc.
$22
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
Abbott Laboratories
$14
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$14
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
CMP Pharma, Inc.
$13
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 40.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
30
County median income
$52,264
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
TY COBB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LLC
12.6 mi
12.6 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. Kancharla is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in GA), 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. Kancharla experienced with nursing facility visit, low complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kancharla performed 3,301 nursing facility visit, low complexity 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. Kancharla receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kancharla received a total of $11,147 from 49 companies across 760 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. Kancharla's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Royston?
Dr. Kancharla's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Kancharla) 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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