Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Arun Chervu, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Sandy Springs, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Chervu
Dr. Arun Chervu is a vascular surgery physician in Sandy Springs, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chervu performed 1,189 Medicare services across 1,102 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chervu received a total of $38,715 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 298 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Chervu 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 34% volume in GA
$38,715 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,189
Medicare services
Top 34% in GA for vascular surgery physician
1,102
Unique beneficiaries
$133
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~59 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 (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. |
150 | $67 | $182 |
| 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. |
125 | $145 | $651 |
| 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. |
124 | $88 | $399 |
| 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. |
106 | $50 | $290 |
| 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. |
98 | $125 | $659 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
84 | $99 | $523 |
| 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. |
70 | $176 | $850 |
| 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. |
68 | $101 | $256 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
59 | $121 | $634 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
40 | $84 | $235 |
| 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. |
37 | $96 | $240 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
29 | $980 | $3,264 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
23 | $9 | $30 |
| 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. |
23 | $101 | $313 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the trunk, arms, or legs covering 25 square centimeters or less. |
20 | $125 | $355 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
20 | $191 | $927 |
| 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. |
17 | $58 | $225 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
16 | $571 | $1,555 |
| 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 | $41 | $150 |
| 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. |
15 | $135 | $358 |
| Revision of hemodialysis graft A procedure to repair or restore the function of a surgically created blood vessel connection used for hemodialysis. |
13 | $595 | $1,955 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
12 | $32 | $105 |
| 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. |
12 | $116 | $356 |
| 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. |
12 | $64 | $159 |
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.
5.0% high complexity
58.6% medium
36.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$38,715
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,531/year across 7 years
Top 5% in GA for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
298
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$25,725 (66.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,627 (27.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,363 (6.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,748
2023
$3,510
2022
$3,469
2021
$461
2020
$586
2019
$1,162
2018
$26,778
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$941
Medtronic, Inc.
$723
Endologix LLC
$311
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$205
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$141
Imperative Care, Inc
$76
Inari Medical, Inc.
$52
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$49
Boston Scientific Corporation
$46
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$43
Mozarc Medical US LLC
$39
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$21
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$20
BSN Medical Inc
$18
Solventum Corporation
$17
ABBVIE INC.
$16
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$15
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$15
Top 3 companies account for 71.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$25,932
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$2,991
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$2,378
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,170
Boston Scientific Corporation
$992
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$661
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$594
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$492
Cook Medical LLC
$457
Endologix LLC
$311
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$279
CVRx, Inc.
$224
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$190
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$168
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$166
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$147
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$132
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$121
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$114
Ethicon US, LLC
$103
Penumbra, Inc.
$103
Organogenesis Inc.
$98
EKOS Corporation
$82
Imperative Care, Inc
$76
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$66
CryoLife, Inc.
$66
Inari Medical, Inc.
$52
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$51
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$45
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$43
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$42
Hydrofera LLC
$40
Mozarc Medical US LLC
$39
Kerecis Limited
$37
Allergan Inc.
$29
Terumo Medical Corporation
$25
Abbott Laboratories
$22
PolyNovo North America LLC
$22
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$20
ConvaTec Inc.
$20
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$18
BSN Medical Inc
$18
Solventum Corporation
$17
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
ABBVIE INC.
$16
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 80.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · ANASTOCLIP · ANASTOCLIP GC 8CM (MEDIUM) · ANGIOJET · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AZUR · AngioJet Ultra 5000A · Apligraf · Aptus Heli-FX · BEVYXXA · Barostim Neo System · Baxdela · BioMimics 3D Vascular Stent System · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CLEANER · COOK · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · COVERA · Clot Management · Concerto · Cook Medical AAA · DALVANCE · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · ELUVIA · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EVICEL Fibrin Sealant (Human) · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EkoSonic · Endurant · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL ANGIOGRAPHY · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX XC · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · General - Vascular Intervention · HELI-FX ENDOANCHOR SYSTEM · HYDRO LEMAITRE VALVULOTOME · HYDROFERA BLUE · HYDROFERA BLUE READY - BORDER · IN.PACT AV · INNOVA · INNOVAMATRIX PD · INTERLOCK · INVOKANA · JETSTREAM · JETSTREAM SC · JOBST SPORT · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Mega Soft · Orbactiv · PALINDROME · PICO · Penumbra System · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · PhotoFix · Puraply · RESTOREFLO · RESTOREFLOW · Rotarex · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · STRAVIX · SYMPHONY CATHETER · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · TOURGUIDE STEERABLE SHEATH · Torus Stent Graft System · TourGuide · VALIANT CAPTIVIA · VENASEAL · VISTASEAL · VISTASEAL Fibrin Sealant (Human) · Valiant Navion · Varithena Administration Pack · Velphoro · VenaSeal · WALLSTENT · XARELTO
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 →
The majority of payments (66%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in vascular surgery physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for vascular surgery physician in GA.
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
69
Per 100K population
6.5
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF ATLANTA, INC
3.4 mi
3.4 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. Chervu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional 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. Chervu experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chervu performed 150 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Chervu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chervu received a total of $38,715 from 47 companies across 298 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. Chervu's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Sandy Springs?
Dr. Chervu's average Medicare payment per service is $133. 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. Chervu) 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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