Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Davendra Mehta, M.D.
Optician · Richmond Hill, NY
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Mehta
Dr. Davendra Mehta is an optician specialist in Richmond Hill, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mehta performed 4,064 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mehta received a total of $38,976 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 138 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. Mehta 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 19% volume in NY
$38,976 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,064
Medicare services
Top 19% in NY for optician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$69
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
766 | $64 | $950 |
| 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. |
552 | $22 | $117 |
| 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. |
379 | $84 | $310 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
321 | $19 | $115 |
| 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. |
314 | $25 | $140 |
| 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. |
264 | $7 | $40 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
229 | $17 | $80 |
| 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. |
219 | $22 | $105 |
| 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. |
141 | $57 | $210 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
85 | $15 | $80 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
84 | $30 | $180 |
| 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. |
69 | $29 | $270 |
| 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. |
68 | $169 | $800 |
| 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. |
61 | $118 | $410 |
| 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. |
52 | $78 | $290 |
| 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. |
50 | $909 | $4,850 |
| 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. |
49 | $97 | $830 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
46 | $31 | $150 |
| 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. |
38 | $79 | $300 |
| 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. |
37 | $79 | $690 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
31 | $23 | $110 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
31 | $295 | $1,810 |
| 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. |
29 | $106 | $520 |
| 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. |
24 | $430 | $2,280 |
| 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. |
23 | $805 | $3,630 |
| 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. |
19 | $335 | $1,560 |
| 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. |
18 | $73 | $14,181 |
| 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. |
15 | $730 | $2,245 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
14 | $68 | $369 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
14 | $295 | $1,810 |
| Insertion of catheter into left heart chamber through septum A procedure to place a tube into the left side of the heart by passing it through the wall separating the heart chambers. |
11 | $199 | $890 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
11 | $65 | $580 |
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.
31.3% high complexity
0.3% medium
68.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$38,976
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,568/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NY for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
138
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
$4,934
2023
$552
2022
$757
2021
$1,684
2020
$25,179
2019
$1,332
2018
$4,537
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,898
Abbott Laboratories
$1,458
Medtronic, Inc.
$178
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$147
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$41
PFIZER INC.
$41
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$27
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$22
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$22
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 91.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$25,138
BIOTRONIK INC.
$3,784
Abbott Laboratories
$3,560
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,025
Stereotaxis Inc
$1,225
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$628
Medtronic, Inc.
$574
Amgen Inc.
$193
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$168
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$126
PFIZER INC.
$103
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$79
Baylis Medical Company Inc
$47
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$41
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$37
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$28
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$27
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$22
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$15
CardioFocus, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 83.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (9272) GlideLight · ADVISOR · AMPLATZER · AMPLATZER AMULET · AQUAMANTYS · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Accent Pacemaker · Arcalyst · Arctic Front · CAMZYOS · CARDIOBLATE CRYOFLEX · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Carto Smarttouch · Confidense · Definity · ELIQUIS · ENSITE · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FUROSCIX · GENERAL THERAPIES · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · Kerendia · LINQ II · LifeVest · Mitra Clip system · NA · Niobe · ONPATTRO · OPTIMIZER · PLASMABLADE(TM) · PULSESELECT · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · SENSOR ENABLED · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · VANTAGEVIEW · VersaCross Access Solution · ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheter · ViewMate Intracardiac Echo · XARELTO
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
Opticians in nearby ZIP areas
16,264
County median income
$84,961
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
1.1 mi
1.1 mi
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. Mehta is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in NY), 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. Mehta experienced with remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mehta performed 766 remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device 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. Mehta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mehta received a total of $38,976 from 25 companies across 138 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. Mehta's costs compare to other opticians in Richmond Hill?
Dr. Mehta's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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. Mehta) 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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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.
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