Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jyoti Sharma, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Sandy Springs, GA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sharma
Dr. Jyoti Sharma is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Sandy Springs, GA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sharma performed 2,327 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sharma received a total of $2,428 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 57 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. 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.
✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 46% volume in GA
$2,428 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,327
Medicare services
Top 46% in GA for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$48
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 (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. |
373 | $90 | $370 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
329 | $50 | $252 |
| 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. |
251 | $10 | $73 |
| 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. |
228 | $44 | $214 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
153 | $8 | $23 |
| 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. |
150 | $91 | $355 |
| 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. |
110 | $26 | $119 |
| 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. |
96 | $17 | $78 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
63 | $19 | $96 |
| 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. |
55 | $16 | $77 |
| 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. |
55 | $11 | $51 |
| 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. |
53 | $54 | $271 |
| 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. |
49 | $63 | $249 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
44 | $90 | $366 |
| 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. |
42 | $4 | $15 |
| 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. |
37 | $116 | $561 |
| 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. |
29 | $9 | $44 |
| 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. |
27 | $62 | $253 |
| 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. |
27 | $134 | $691 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
24 | $2 | $14 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
23 | $18 | $84 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
21 | $17 | $85 |
| 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. |
20 | $104 | $468 |
| 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. |
16 | $42 | $263 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
14 | $83 | $435 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
14 | $14 | $69 |
| 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. |
13 | $65 | $318 |
| 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. |
11 | $57 | $293 |
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.
14.7% high complexity
34.9% medium
50.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,428
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $347/year across 7 years
Bottom 48% in GA for cardiovascular disease
15
Companies
57
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
$864
2023
$735
2022
$304
2021
$125
2020
$58
2019
$202
2018
$140
Payments by company (2024)
Amgen Inc.
$603
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$137
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$42
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$23
PFIZER INC.
$21
COLOPLAST CORP
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 90.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,347
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$246
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$141
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$138
Acclarent, Inc
$123
Stryker Corporation
$89
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$82
Boston Scientific Corporation
$48
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$47
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$42
PFIZER INC.
$33
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$27
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
COLOPLAST CORP
$20
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 71.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUSON SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound System · Corlanor · Definity · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · INSPIRE · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MULTAQ · PRADAXA · Repatha · SC2000 · Titan · TruDi NAV Cable · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
336
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF ATLANTA, INC
3.4 mi
3.4 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. Sharma is a cardiac imaging specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 18 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 office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sharma performed 373 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Sharma receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sharma received a total of $2,428 from 15 companies across 57 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. Sharma's costs compare to other cardiologists in Sandy Springs?
Dr. Sharma's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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 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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