Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gary Rajah, M.D

Neurological Surgery · Detroit, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
4201 SAINT ANTOINE ST, Detroit, MI 48201
3137454523
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1457616849 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Rajah from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rajah

Dr. Gary Rajah is a neurological surgery specialist in Detroit, MI, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rajah performed 270 Medicare services across 222 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rajah received a total of $13,843 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 297 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. 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. Rajah 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 36% volume in MI $13,843 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
270
Medicare services
Top 36% in MI for neurological surgery
222
Unique beneficiaries
$130
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~19 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
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
100 $46 $62
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.
65 $62 $123
Head artery clot removal and dissolution
A procedure to remove a blood clot from an artery in the head and inject medication to dissolve remaining clots, guided by fluoroscopy.
24 $670 $1,935
Intracranial artery catheter insertion
A radiologist inserts a tube into an artery in the brain for diagnostic or treatment purposes.
20 $318 $754
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.
18 $103 $224
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 $10 $33
3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing
A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data.
15 $30 $167
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.
12 $137 $304
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.
7.4% high complexity
0.0% medium
92.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$13,843
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,978/year across 7 years
Top 24% in MI for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
297
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
$13,654 (98.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$189 (1.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,094
2023
$2,740
2022
$1,400
2021
$1,593
2020
$528
2019
$1,196
2018
$3,291

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$748
Penumbra, Inc.
$534
MicroVention, Inc.
$459
Imperative Care, Inc
$335
SI-BONE, INC.
$302
Rapid Medical Ltd
$157
Stryker Corporation
$154
Inari Medical, Inc.
$152
Balt USA, LLC
$146
Aesculap, Inc.
$30
Kaneka Medical America LLC
$29
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$28
CSL Behring
$20
Top 3 companies account for 56.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
MicroVention, Inc.
$4,026
Stryker Corporation
$1,771
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,612
SI-BONE, INC.
$923
Penumbra, Inc.
$895
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$835
SI-BONE, Inc.
$740
Imperative Care, Inc
$657
Rapid Medical Ltd
$451
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$288
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$264
Inari Medical, Inc.
$258
Genentech USA, Inc.
$197
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$154
Balt USA, LLC
$146
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$121
IRRAS USA, Inc.
$96
ulrich medical USA, Inc.
$92
CSL Behring
$73
Viz.ai, Inc.
$34
Aesculap, Inc.
$30
Kaneka Medical America LLC
$29
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
QAPEL MEDICAL INC
$23
Titan Spine, LLC
$19
Radius Health, Inc.
$18
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$17
Werfen USA LLC
$16
NEUROPACE, INC.
$14
Boston Scientific Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 53.5% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
105
Per 100K population
5.9
County median income
$59,521
Nearest hospital
HARPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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. Rajah is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Rajah experienced with telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rajah performed 100 telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes 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. Rajah receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rajah received a total of $13,843 from 30 companies across 297 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. Rajah's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Detroit?
Dr. Rajah's average Medicare payment per service is $130. 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. Rajah) 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 →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →