Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rajesh Gandhi, M.D.

Surgery · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
1500 S MAIN ST STE 303, Fort Worth, TX 76104
8177021172
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1083634489 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. 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 →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Gandhi

Dr. Rajesh Gandhi is a surgery in Fort Worth, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gandhi performed 253 Medicare services across 148 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gandhi received a total of $8,350 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 54 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 35% volume in TX$ $8,350 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
253
Medicare services
Top 35% in TX for surgery
148
Unique beneficiaries
$95
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~13 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity117$91$227
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity42$61$154
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less33$65$157
Critical care, first 30-74 min30$166$423
Initial hospital admission, high complexity18$139$351
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity13$90$260
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,350
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,392/year across 6 years
Top 30% in TX for surgery
15
Companies
54
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,305 (63.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,045 (36.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$5,445
2023
$1,689
2021
$50
2020
$26
2019
$873
2018
$267

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$5,305
CSL Behring
$1,541
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$857
TELA Bio, Inc.
$149
Davol Inc.
$90
KLS-Martin L.P.
$90
Ethicon US, LLC
$78
Cook Medical LLC
$52
Baudax Bio Inc.
$50
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$38
Avanos Medical
$27
ATRICURE, INC.
$25
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$17
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$16
PFIZER INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 92.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANJESO · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) · CHANTIX · COOK MEDICAL CENTESIS & DRAINAGE · COOK MEDICAL GENERAL SURGERY · DAVINCI XI · Da Vinci Surgical System · ENSEAL Product Family · ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · Ovitex · Progel Applicator Spray Tips · SURGICEL NU-KNIT · Walter · XARELTO
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 →

The majority of payments (64%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $3,300 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Surgerys within 10 mi
169
Per 100K population
7.9
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
JPS HEALTH NETWORK
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Gandhi is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Gandhi experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gandhi performed 117 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 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. Gandhi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gandhi received a total of $8,350 from 15 companies across 54 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. Gandhi's costs compare to other surgerys in Fort Worth?
Dr. Gandhi's average Medicare payment per service is $95. 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 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures 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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →