Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Navya Parsa, MD
Rheumatology · Columbus, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Parsa 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. Parsa
Dr. Navya Parsa is a rheumatology specialist in Columbus, OH, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Parsa performed 39,023 Medicare services across 2,097 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Parsa received a total of $8,080 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 532 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Parsa 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in OH
$8,080 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗39,023
Medicare services
Top 13% in OH for rheumatology
2,097
Unique beneficiaries
$13
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,787 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | 17,760 | $5 | $7 |
| Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria) Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery. |
8,250 | $10 | $38 |
| Infliximab infusion (Remicade) An injection of infliximab, excluding biosimilar versions, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
4,990 | $26 | $172 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,100 | $18 | $36 |
| Abatacept infusion (Orencia) An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered. |
1,900 | $34 | $61 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
630 | $18 | $46 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
576 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
481 | $88 | $165 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
220 | $8 | $10 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
213 | $8 | $31 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
210 | $96 | $500 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
138 | $10 | $29 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
126 | $5 | $14 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
123 | $4 | $20 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
108 | $12 | $64 |
| 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. |
99 | $114 | $255 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
98 | $3 | $21 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
94 | $5 | $33 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
72 | $5 | $22 |
| Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health. |
68 | $5 | $21 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
60 | $5 | $88 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
58 | $4 | $30 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
53 | $50 | $170 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
51 | $11 | $77 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
49 | $41 | $106 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
49 | $21 | $120 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg. |
49 | $3 | $10 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
45 | $17 | $49 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
43 | $5 | $16 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
42 | $13 | $45 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
41 | $29 | $123 |
| Tuberculosis blood test (gamma interferon) A blood test that measures the immune system's response to tuberculosis bacteria using gamma interferon levels. |
40 | $61 | $154 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
34 | $46 | $172 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
31 | $35 | $189 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
27 | $14 | $50 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
20 | $44 | $280 |
| Hepatitis B core antibody test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies to the hepatitis B core antigen. This test helps determine if a person has been infected with the hepatitis B virus. |
19 | $12 | $42 |
| Hepatitis B surface antibody test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against the hepatitis B surface antigen. This test is used to check for immunity to hepatitis B or to verify the effectiveness of the hepatitis B vaccine. |
19 | $11 | $38 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen test A blood test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the hepatitis B surface antigen. This test identifies whether the hepatitis B virus is currently present in the body. |
19 | $10 | $36 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
18 | $3 | $20 |
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.
39.4% high complexity
53.3% medium
7.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,080
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,154/year across 7 years
Top 30% in OH for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
532
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
$8,080 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,851
2023
$1,609
2022
$976
2021
$461
2020
$224
2019
$1,017
2018
$1,941
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$630
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$293
Amgen Inc.
$222
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$112
PFIZER INC.
$107
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$103
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$77
Lilly USA, LLC
$46
UCB, Inc.
$42
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$39
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$38
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$28
Organon Llc
$20
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$17
SOBI, INC
$15
GENZYME CORPORATION
$14
Top 3 companies account for 61.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,335
Amgen Inc.
$1,158
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$764
PFIZER INC.
$717
Genentech USA, Inc.
$650
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$646
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$389
Celgene Corporation
$371
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$252
UCB, Inc.
$232
AbbVie, Inc.
$191
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$187
Lilly USA, LLC
$142
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$102
MEDAC PHARMA, INC.
$98
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$94
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$87
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$85
AbbVie Inc.
$78
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$73
Radius Health, Inc.
$66
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$56
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$51
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$35
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$28
Organon Llc
$20
Organon LLC
$18
Mylan Institutional Inc.
$18
Horizon Pharma plc
$17
Sobi, Inc
$16
SOBI, INC
$15
GENZYME CORPORATION
$14
CSL Behring
$14
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 40.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · Actemra · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cimzia · EVENITY · EVUSHELD · Enbrel · HUMIRA · Hizentra · Hulio · Humira · IDACIO · INFLECTRA · KEVZARA · KEVZARA SARILUMAB INJECTION · KINERET · KRYSTEXXA · Kineret · LUPKYNIS · LYRICA · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · OFEV · ORENCIA · OTREXUP · Otezla · Otrexup · Prolia · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · Rasuvo · Rinvoq · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STELARA · STRENSIQ · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Tymlos · ULTOMIRIS · XELJANZ
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.
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
45
Per 100K population
3.4
County median income
$73,795
Nearest hospital
MOUNT CARMEL EAST & WEST
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. Parsa is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Parsa experienced with tocilizumab injection (actemra)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Parsa performed 17,760 tocilizumab injection (actemra) 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. Parsa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Parsa received a total of $8,080 from 35 companies across 532 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. Parsa's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Columbus?
Dr. Parsa's average Medicare payment per service is $13. 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. Parsa) 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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