Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Krishna Bhat, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Johnstown, PA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac
— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac 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. Bhat
Dr. Krishna Bhat is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Johnstown, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bhat performed 2,348 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bhat received a total of $6,028 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 343 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. Bhat 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 40% volume in PA
$6,028 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,348
Medicare services
Top 40% in PA for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$44
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. |
758 | $6 | $52 |
| 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. |
628 | $85 | $209 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
615 | $50 | $435 |
| 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. |
54 | $115 | $322 |
| 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. |
50 | $10 | $33 |
| 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. |
44 | $15 | $68 |
| 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. |
44 | $10 | $60 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
31 | $101 | $271 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
27 | $19 | $237 |
| 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. |
23 | $26 | $87 |
| 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. |
21 | $57 | $142 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
19 | $14 | $49 |
| 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. |
19 | $17 | $53 |
| 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. |
15 | $19 | $68 |
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.
27.6% high complexity
4.9% medium
67.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,028
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $861/year across 7 years
Top 30% in PA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
343
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
$1,685
2023
$1,232
2022
$711
2021
$298
2020
$269
2019
$1,042
2018
$791
Payments by company (2024)
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$262
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$235
Amgen Inc.
$170
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$140
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$103
PFIZER INC.
$98
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$72
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$57
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$50
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$47
Boston Scientific Corporation
$42
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$38
Inari Medical, Inc.
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$35
ABIOMED
$30
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$30
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$25
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Novo Nordisk Inc
$23
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$23
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 39.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$823
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$628
Amgen Inc.
$570
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$561
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$441
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$353
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$313
Boston Scientific Corporation
$278
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$271
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$221
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$140
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$125
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$124
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$118
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$114
AtriCure, Inc.
$113
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$77
Inari Medical, Inc.
$75
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$70
Novo Nordisk Inc
$61
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$57
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$56
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$51
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$49
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$40
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$37
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
ABIOMED
$30
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$30
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$25
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$19
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 33.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACC2 CARDIAC CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEM · ACC2 Cardiac Cryosurgical System · ATRICURE ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION · Arcalyst · AtriCure AtriClip LAA Exclusion System · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Corlanor · DUPIXENT · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FUROSCIX · Flexitouch Plus · GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · INJECTAFER · Impella · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Livalo · MULTAQ · NEXLETOL · Nalocet · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · Optimizer · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Repatha · Rybelsus · S · TEGSEDI · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZIO XT Patch · Zio monitor
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
14
County median income
$56,292
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CONEMAUGH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
4.0 mi
4.0 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. Bhat is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Bhat experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bhat performed 758 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. Bhat receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bhat received a total of $6,028 from 36 companies across 343 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. Bhat's costs compare to other cardiologists in Johnstown?
Dr. Bhat's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Bhat) 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.
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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