Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nisha Vashishta, MD
Family Medicine · Mt Pleasant, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Vashishta 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. Vashishta
Dr. Nisha Vashishta is a family medicine specialist in Mt Pleasant, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vashishta performed 1,547 Medicare services across 1,016 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vashishta received a total of $5,447 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 343 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Vashishta 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 10% volume in MI
$5,447 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,547
Medicare services
Top 10% in MI for family medicine
1,016
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~77 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 (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. |
433 | $82 | $175 |
| 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. |
181 | $59 | $125 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
137 | $10 | $25 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
100 | $125 | $225 |
| Annual depression screening | 97 | $18 | $35 |
| 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. |
89 | $58 | $125 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
83 | $29 | $40 |
| 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. |
79 | $3 | $25 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
54 | $76 | $95 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
46 | $39 | $50 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
46 | $128 | $150 |
| 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. |
38 | $10 | $45 |
| SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, 30 mcg/0.3 mL Administration of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) vaccine containing 30 micrograms of antigen in a 0.3 milliliter dose. |
34 | $39 | $50 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
29 | $33 | $55 |
| 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. |
28 | $213 | $415 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
21 | $282 | $300 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
21 | $29 | $40 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
16 | $3 | $10 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
15 | $18 | $30 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,447
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $778/year across 7 years
Top 8% in MI for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
343
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
$5,447 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,157
2023
$815
2022
$890
2021
$927
2020
$424
2019
$600
2018
$634
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$174
Novo Nordisk Inc
$161
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$153
Lilly USA, LLC
$143
PFIZER INC.
$80
Neurelis, Inc.
$64
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$63
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$59
Exact Sciences Corporation
$46
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$45
ABBVIE INC.
$36
Radius Health, Inc.
$33
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$31
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 42.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$834
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$777
Lilly USA, LLC
$632
Novo Nordisk Inc
$627
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$314
PFIZER INC.
$291
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$182
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$181
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$172
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$161
Exact Sciences Corporation
$124
Amgen Inc.
$110
Abbott Laboratories
$103
Neurelis, Inc.
$85
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$84
Radius Health, Inc.
$71
AbbVie Inc.
$70
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$65
ABBVIE INC.
$59
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$58
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$50
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$46
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$46
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$45
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$42
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$42
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$18
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$16
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$16
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$13
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 41.2% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for family medicine in MI.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
160
Per 100K population
248.2
County median income
$53,759
Nearest hospital
MCLAREN CENTRAL MICHIGAN
0.0 mi
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. Vashishta is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of MI 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. Vashishta experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vashishta performed 433 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Vashishta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vashishta received a total of $5,447 from 36 companies across 343 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. Vashishta's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Mt Pleasant?
Dr. Vashishta's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Vashishta) 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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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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