Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ashish Bhatia, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Buffalo, NY
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bhatia
Dr. Ashish Bhatia is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Buffalo, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bhatia performed 3,718 Medicare services across 2,684 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bhatia received a total of $10,767 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 654 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Bhatia 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in NY
$10,767 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,718
Medicare services
Top 4% in NY for student in an organized health care education/training program
2,684
Unique beneficiaries
$77
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
387 | $19 | $70 |
| 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. |
367 | $9 | $75 |
| 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. |
306 | $10 | $40 |
| 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. |
297 | $18 | $52 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
248 | $23 | $125 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
221 | $11 | $20 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
181 | $14 | $60 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
176 | $54 | $125 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
122 | $79 | $450 |
| 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. |
119 | $129 | $250 |
| 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. |
90 | $73 | $145 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
85 | $70 | $145 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
85 | $60 | $350 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
67 | $370 | $925 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
54 | $388 | $1,200 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
54 | $33 | $65 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
51 | $60 | $125 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
47 | $15 | $50 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
46 | $687 | $1,500 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
45 | $349 | $800 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
42 | $609 | $1,400 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
40 | $18 | $75 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
40 | $79 | $217 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
37 | $13 | $45 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
37 | $2 | $45 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
36 | $54 | $125 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
35 | $7 | $25 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
33 | $708 | $1,800 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
25 | $50 | $135 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
23 | $264 | $950 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
23 | $72 | $160 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with symptom tracking, up to 30 days This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days. It includes symptom monitoring to correlate heart activity with patient-reported events. |
22 | $6 | $65 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
22 | $232 | $725 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
18 | $51 | $95 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
18 | $62 | $100 |
| Electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart to monitor its rhythm. |
17 | $88 | $209 |
| Upper heart chamber rhythm recording This procedure records the electrical rhythm of the upper chambers of the heart. It is used to monitor heart activity. |
17 | $86 | $203 |
| Heart conduction tissue destruction A procedure that destroys heart conduction tissue to create a heart block. |
17 | $414 | $1,100 |
| Recording of right lower heart chamber rhythm | 16 | $86 | $199 |
| 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. |
16 | $92 | $145 |
| Right heart catheterization with pacing and rhythm induction A procedure to insert catheters into the right side of the heart to record electrical rhythms and pace the heart. It also involves inducing abnormal heart rhythms to evaluate cardiac function. |
14 | $446 | $850 |
| Left upper heart chamber catheter insertion for rhythm recording, pacing, and induction This procedure involves inserting catheters into the left upper chamber of the heart to record its electrical rhythm, pace the heart, and intentionally induce abnormal rhythms for diagnostic evaluation. |
14 | $62 | $250 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
13 | $232 | $825 |
| 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. |
13 | $95 | $235 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
13 | $24 | $300 |
| Pacemaker and lower heart chamber electrode insertion A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place an electrode in the lower chamber of the heart to help regulate the heartbeat. |
12 | $299 | $1,350 |
| Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator This procedure involves the surgical removal of the pulse generator component of a permanent pacemaker. The pulse generator is the device that sends electrical impulses to regulate the heart's rhythm. |
12 | $89 | $650 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
12 | $14 | $50 |
| Removal of single right heart electrode This procedure involves the extraction of a single electrode lead from the right side of the heart. |
11 | $234 | $875 |
| Removal and replacement of multiple lead defibrillator This procedure involves removing existing defibrillator leads and replacing them with new ones. It is performed to update or repair the electrical connections of a cardiac rhythm management device. |
11 | $271 | $750 |
| 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. |
11 | $56 | $100 |
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.
44.5% high complexity
8.0% medium
47.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,767
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,538/year across 7 years
Top 4% in NY for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
654
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
$10,767 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,930
2023
$1,719
2022
$1,304
2021
$1,354
2020
$1,061
2019
$1,323
2018
$2,074
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$959
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$344
Abbott Laboratories
$184
Medtronic, Inc.
$154
PFIZER INC.
$68
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$61
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$41
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$33
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$27
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$23
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$18
Top 3 companies account for 77.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$3,019
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,267
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,255
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$894
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$682
PFIZER INC.
$624
Medtronic, Inc.
$366
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$334
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$296
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$161
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$145
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$135
Amgen Inc.
$103
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$79
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$71
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
CardioFocus, Inc.
$44
AtriCure, Inc.
$38
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$33
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$28
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$28
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$23
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
$18
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$18
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$18
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$14
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 60.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACCOLADE SR · ACUITY · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · ASSURITY · Accent Pacemaker · Acticoat Range · Adapta · Advisa · Advisor Catheter · Ampere RF Ablation Generator · Amplia MRI · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · Attain · Azure · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CONFIRM RX · CareLink Express · Claria MRI · Cobalt · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · DORYX · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · EnSite X · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · Epi-Sense Guided Coagulation System with VisiTrax · Evera · GALLANT · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - BRADY · GENERAL - TACHY · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL - ULTRASOUND · GENERAL STENTS · General - Tachy · General - Therapies · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · ICDs · JOT DX · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LOOP · LUX DX · LUX-DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MERLIN@HOME · MICRA · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · Models · MyCareLink · ONEXTON · Optimizer · PERCIVA ICD VR · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · PRADAXA · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · Repatha · Rhythmia Mapping System · S-ICD System Magnet · SENSOR ENABLED · Sarns · SelectSecure · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · TYRX · UPTRAVI · VISIONIST CRT-P · VYNDAQEL · VersaCross Access Solution · ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheter · Visia AF · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · Zio monitor · Zoryve
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 4% for student in an organized health care education/training program in NY.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
1,590
Per 100K population
167.4
County median income
$71,175
Nearest hospital
KALEIDA HEALTH
1.6 mi
1.6 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. Bhatia is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of NY peers, with 19 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. Bhatia experienced with remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bhatia performed 387 remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days 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. Bhatia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bhatia received a total of $10,767 from 27 companies across 654 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. Bhatia's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Buffalo?
Dr. Bhatia's average Medicare payment per service is $77. 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. Bhatia) 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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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.
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