Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rajesh Mehta, M.D.

Gastroenterology · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
9312 BRODIE LN, Austin, TX 78748
5123685294
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1255414157 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Mehta 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. Mehta

Dr. Rajesh Mehta is a gastroenterology specialist in Austin, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mehta performed 896 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 $1,784 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 112 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.

✓ 19 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 30% volume in TX $1,784 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
896
Medicare services
Top 30% in TX for gastroenterology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$121
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
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.
224 $91 $185
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity
A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue.
179 $39 $150
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.
94 $116 $290
Special tissue stain and interpretation
A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings.
70 $57 $150
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities.
64 $91 $1,415
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.
51 $127 $250
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.
42 $59 $150
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm
A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length.
33 $863 $1,500
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease.
33 $140 $1,500
Hydrogen breath test
A test that measures hydrogen levels in your breath to help evaluate stomach and bowel symptoms.
30 $64 $175
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
28 $342 $1,500
Special stain test for organisms
A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results.
21 $73 $150
Endoscopic insertion of stomach tube
A flexible endoscope is used to guide the placement of a tube into the stomach.
14 $142 $1,187
Colonoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon.
13 $257 $1,500
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,784
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $255/year across 7 years
Bottom 37% in TX for gastroenterology
17
Companies
112
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
$238
2023
$396
2022
$296
2021
$354
2020
$390
2019
$8
2018
$103

Payments by company (2024)

ABBVIE INC.
$89
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$55
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$35
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$25
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$19
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$15
Top 3 companies account for 75.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie Inc.
$457
ABBVIE INC.
$293
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$267
Celgene Corporation
$207
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$173
Amgen Inc.
$83
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$51
UCB, Inc.
$50
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$42
AbbVie, Inc.
$36
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$25
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$24
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$19
Celltrion USA Inc.
$17
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$17
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$15
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$8
Top 3 companies account for 57.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Aimovig · CREON · ESOPHYX · GATTEX · LINZESS · Linzess · MAVYRET · Mavyret · Quzyttir · RESMETIROM · STELARA · TRULANCE · Talicia · VIBERZI · VOWST · XIFAXAN · YUFLYMA · ZEPOSIA
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 →
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologists in nearby ZIP areas
63
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
AUSTIN OAKS HOSPITAL
3.6 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 clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in TX), 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. Mehta experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mehta performed 224 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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 $1,784 from 17 companies across 112 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 gastroenterologists in Austin?
Dr. Mehta's average Medicare payment per service is $121. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
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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.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →