Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Divakar Pai, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · Rochester Hills, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
645 BARCLAY CIR, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
2488441010
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1447212642 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Pai

Dr. Divakar Pai is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Rochester Hills, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pai performed 1,840 Medicare services across 1,386 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pai received a total of $1,452 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 71 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Pai 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 MI $1,452 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,840
Medicare services
Top 34% in MI for cardiovascular disease
1,386
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~92 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
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.
823 $6 $25
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.
145 $67 $120
Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg 138 $3 $8
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.
100 $100 $160
Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection
A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies.
98 $85 $300
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.
88 $11 $39
Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days
Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results.
65 $20 $50
30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review
This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report.
64 $664 $1,250
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
54 $147 $435
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.
49 $343 $870
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.
49 $49 $195
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.
48 $144 $360
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.
33 $10 $40
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.
31 $129 $340
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.
16 $126 $305
Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg
Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg.
16 $7 $20
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
12 $74 $130
Follow-up heart ultrasound
An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress.
11 $20 $200
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.
4.6% high complexity
24.9% medium
70.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,452
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $207/year across 7 years
Bottom 40% in MI for cardiovascular disease
24
Companies
71
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
$1,364 (93.9%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$88 (6.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$129
2023
$296
2022
$209
2021
$93
2020
$41
2019
$220
2018
$464

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$50
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$41
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$17
Top 3 companies account for 86.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$323
Abbott Laboratories
$150
Baxter Healthcare
$134
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$92
Amgen Inc.
$87
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$77
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$68
Lundbeck LLC
$66
PFIZER INC.
$65
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$57
Boston Scientific Corporation
$50
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$45
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$40
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$32
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
CSL Behring
$21
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$20
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$13
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$12
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 41.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · INJECTAFER · JARDIANCE · JUXTAPID · Kcentra · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LifeVest · Livalo · MULTAQ · NORTHERA · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · Repatha · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · Xact carotid stent system
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Cardiologists within 10 mi
281
Per 100K population
22.1
County median income
$95,296
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE ROCHESTER 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. Pai is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Pai experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pai performed 823 ekg interpretation and report 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. Pai receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pai received a total of $1,452 from 24 companies across 71 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. Pai's costs compare to other cardiologists in Rochester Hills?
Dr. Pai's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Pai) 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 →