Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Abiy Nigatu, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology · Grand Rapids, MI
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac
— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nigatu
Dr. Abiy Nigatu is an interventional cardiology specialist in Grand Rapids, MI, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nigatu performed 1,126 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nigatu received a total of $2,475 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 61 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. Nigatu 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.
✓ 15 years of NPI registration
▲ 1,126 Medicare services
$2,475 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,126
Medicare services
Bottom 28% in MI for interventional cardiology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$46
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
181 | $49 | $173 |
| 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. |
82 | $59 | $126 |
| 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. |
75 | $65 | $187 |
| 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. |
74 | $5 | $18 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 70 | $9 | $34 |
| 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. |
58 | $97 | $238 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
56 | $7 | $24 |
| 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. |
53 | $15 | $52 |
| 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. |
53 | $10 | $35 |
| 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. |
50 | $53 | $186 |
| 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. |
47 | $18 | $64 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
45 | $2 | $7 |
| 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. |
43 | $10 | $32 |
| 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. |
40 | $20 | $73 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
30 | $18 | $60 |
| 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. |
24 | $86 | $283 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
22 | $18 | $61 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
21 | $5 | $17 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 21 | $193 | $715 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
20 | $21 | $92 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
14 | $404 | $1,432 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
13 | $73 | $231 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
12 | $81 | $261 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 11 | $271 | $909 |
| 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. |
11 | $121 | $350 |
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.
26.4% high complexity
28.2% medium
45.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,475
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $413/year across 6 years
Bottom 25% in MI for interventional cardiology
14
Companies
61
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
$503
2023
$976
2022
$60
2021
$19
2019
$356
2018
$562
Payments by company (2024)
Inari Medical, Inc.
$258
Abbott Laboratories
$211
Teleflex LLC
$20
ABIOMED
$15
Top 3 companies account for 97.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$1,279
Inari Medical, Inc.
$258
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$188
Boston Scientific Corporation
$166
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$130
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$114
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$111
ABIOMED
$64
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$60
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$26
HeartFlow, Inc.
$24
EKOS Corporation
$20
Teleflex LLC
$20
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 69.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · CARDIOMEMS · CardioMEMS HF System · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · EKOSONIC · FFRct · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL STENTS · HawkOne · Impella · Mitra Clip system · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SUPERCROSS · Trilogy 100 · ZIO XT Patch
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
Interventional cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
10
County median income
$80,390
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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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. Nigatu is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 15 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. Nigatu experienced with echocardiogram, transthoracic?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nigatu performed 181 echocardiogram, transthoracic 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. Nigatu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nigatu received a total of $2,475 from 14 companies across 61 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. Nigatu's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Grand Rapids?
Dr. Nigatu's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Nigatu) 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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About this page
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.
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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