Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gaurang Gandhi, MD FACC
Cardiovascular Disease · Cincinnati, OH
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Gandhi 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 →
Are you Dr. Gandhi?
Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →
What this data tells you about Dr. Gandhi
Dr. Gaurang Gandhi is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Cincinnati, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gandhi performed 6,971 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gandhi received a total of $146,011 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 617 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. Gandhi 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 2% volume in OH
$146,011 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,971
Medicare services
Top 2% in OH for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$36
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,974 | $6 | $25 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
861 | $14 | $70 |
| 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. |
594 | $19 | $85 |
| 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. |
307 | $17 | $66 |
| 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. |
278 | $23 | $169 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
272 | $4 | $15 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
269 | $52 | $144 |
| 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. |
224 | $9 | $56 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
218 | $12 | $67 |
| 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. |
216 | $18 | $83 |
| 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. |
215 | $61 | $170 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
199 | $33 | $95 |
| 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. |
174 | $57 | $158 |
| 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. |
152 | $33 | $88 |
| 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. |
120 | $74 | $221 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
90 | $121 | $317 |
| 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. |
61 | $18 | $63 |
| 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. |
58 | $583 | $1,834 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
52 | $79 | $313 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
50 | $2 | $9 |
| 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. |
45 | $75 | $501 |
| 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. |
44 | $66 | $201 |
| 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. |
44 | $58 | $161 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
36 | $19 | $60 |
| 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. |
34 | $84 | $235 |
| 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. |
34 | $132 | $451 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 31 | $147 | $454 |
| 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. |
28 | $392 | $1,209 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
28 | $47 | $142 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
26 | $18 | $55 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
26 | $14 | $46 |
| 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. |
26 | $694 | $2,585 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
25 | $39 | $119 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
25 | $59 | $168 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram during heart surgery An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus while surgery on the heart or major blood vessels is taking place, including a written report. |
18 | $171 | $512 |
| 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. |
16 | $53 | $155 |
| 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. |
14 | $646 | $1,935 |
| 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. |
13 | $288 | $948 |
| 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. |
13 | $15 | $56 |
| 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. |
13 | $10 | $36 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
13 | $18 | $58 |
| 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. |
12 | $261 | $827 |
| 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. |
12 | $701 | $2,104 |
| 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. |
11 | $358 | $1,068 |
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.
34.7% high complexity
2.0% medium
63.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$146,011
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $20,859/year across 7 years
Top 4% in OH for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
617
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
$24,633
2023
$23,839
2022
$33,001
2021
$13,096
2020
$3,450
2019
$17,349
2018
$30,643
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$13,045
Medtronic, Inc.
$6,744
Abbott Laboratories
$1,677
Amgen Inc.
$1,657
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,307
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$131
ATRICURE, INC.
$31
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$24
Baxter Healthcare
$17
Top 3 companies account for 87.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AtriCure, Inc.
$45,447
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22,986
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$17,019
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$12,426
ATRICURE, INC.
$12,386
Medtronic, Inc.
$11,634
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$7,357
Abbott Laboratories
$6,429
EMD Serono, Inc.
$3,705
Amgen Inc.
$1,700
Genentech USA, Inc.
$1,615
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,605
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$316
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$305
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$241
Respicardia, Inc.
$158
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$145
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$80
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$77
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$48
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$43
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$26
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$24
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$24
PFIZER INC.
$23
Baxter Healthcare
$17
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$16
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$15
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$12
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$12
Novo Nordisk Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 58.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(1648) IXR Philips Equip SV · (5004) IGT Prof Services · (9314) Kodex System · (9520) IGT Devices Und · ACCOLADE SR · ACUITY · AFFERA MAPPING SYSTEM · ALLURE · AMPLATZER · AMPLATZER AMULET · AMPLATZER Occluders · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · ATRICURE ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION · ATRICURE SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · AVEIR · Advisa · Artis pheno · Assurity Pacemaker · AtriCure AtriClip LAA Exclusion System · AtriCure Cryosurgical System · AtriCure Synergy Ablation System · Azure · BRILINTA · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARTO 3 · CLEVIPREX · CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT · CONFIRM RX · Cardiva VASCADE 6/7F VCS · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Carto 3 System · CartoSound · Claria MRI · Corlanor · CryoConsole · DEFINITY · DIAMONDTEMP BIDIRECTIONAL ABLATION CATHETER · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · EMBLEM S-ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · EPD Solutions Und · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYS · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Ellipse ICD · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Epi-Sense Guided Coagulation System with VisiTrax · Evera · Fortify Assura · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - BRADY · GENERAL - TACHY · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Tachy · General - Therapies · INGEVITY MRI · INGEVITY+ · INTELLANAV · ISOLATOR SURGICAL ABLATION SYSTEM · IntellaMap Orion · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LUX DX · LUX-DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MAESTRO 4000 · MICRA · MYLUX · Models · NA · NEXLETOL · Ozempic · PERCLOT · PRADAXA · PULSESELECT · Pipeline · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · RHYTHMIA · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rhythmia Mapping System · S ICD · S-ICD System Magnet · SQ RX PULSE GENERATOR · SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · Soundstar · TECENTRIQ · TYRX · Thermocool SF · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · VIGILANT X4 CRT-D · Vascepa · Vascular Closure Device · Viva · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZIO XT Patch · ZONTIVITY · myLUX Patient Kit with mobile device · remede System
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
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
154
County median income
$70,816
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BETHESDA NORTH
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Gandhi is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in OH), 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. Gandhi experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gandhi performed 1,974 ekg interpretation and report 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. Gandhi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gandhi received a total of $146,011 from 37 companies across 617 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. Gandhi's costs compare to other cardiologists in Cincinnati?
Dr. Gandhi's average Medicare payment per service is $36. 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. Gandhi) 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
Explore related providers
Same specialty & city
Cardiologists in Cincinnati
Browse cardiologists in Cincinnati ranked by procedure volume and transparency data.
Highest volume
Top Cardiologists in OH
Cardiologists ranked by total Medicare services performed statewide.
Industry payments
Pharma Payments to Cardiologists in OH
Which OH cardiologists receive the most from drug and device companies.
By company
AtriCure, Inc. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from AtriCure, Inc.
By company
Boston Scientific Corporation Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Boston Scientific Corporation.
By company
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp).
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.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology