Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Charudatta Bavare, MD, MPH
Surgery · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
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. Bavare 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. Bavare
Dr. Charudatta Bavare is a surgery in Houston, TX, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bavare performed 823 Medicare services across 739 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bavare received a total of $60,314 from 68 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 560 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bavare is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 10% volume in TX$ $60,314 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗823
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for surgery
739
Unique beneficiaries
$84
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) | 124 | $42 | $128 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity | 119 | $63 | $211 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 116 | $66 | $296 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 82 | $147 | $1,003 |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | 73 | $52 | $484 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) | 46 | $89 | $317 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 30 | $153 | $1,028 |
| Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts | 27 | $99 | $792 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts | 27 | $89 | $666 |
| Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image | 25 | $54 | $210 |
| Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | 25 | $67 | $212 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | 23 | $15 | $68 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | 21 | $176 | $1,466 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access | 19 | $104 | $776 |
| Balloon dilation of artery of leg | 15 | $286 | $2,456 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 14 | $97 | $680 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | 14 | $63 | $212 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 12 | $195 | $1,239 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) | 11 | $94 | $483 |
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.
5.8% high complexity
31.2% medium
62.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$60,314
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,616/year across 7 years
Top 4% in TX for surgery
68
Companies
560
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
$25,844 (42.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$18,621 (30.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$15,848 (26.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024$12,997
2023$11,639
2022$8,454
2021$16,093
2020$3,019
2019$3,113
2018$4,998
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$13,335
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$7,251
Ethicon US, LLC
$7,037
Boston Scientific Corporation
$6,054
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$5,172
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,176
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$2,466
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,846
Ethicon Inc.
$1,701
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,579
Baxter Healthcare
$1,462
Cook Incorporated
$1,365
Cook Medical LLC
$1,012
Bolton Medical Inc
$808
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$778
Terumo Medical Corporation
$775
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$566
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$474
Penumbra, Inc.
$294
EKOS Corporation
$202
Endologix LLC
$189
ATRICURE, INC.
$176
Biom'Up France SAS
$166
Teleflex LLC
$166
Abbott Laboratories
$163
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$163
ABIOMED
$156
Bone Support Inc.
$153
Corindus Inc.
$145
Haemonetics Corporation
$112
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$105
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$97
Alafair Biosciences, Inc.
$97
PFIZER INC.
$74
Surmodics, Inc.
$74
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$66
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$62
Kerecis Limited
$51
Contego Medical, Inc
$48
Amgen Inc.
$46
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$45
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$44
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$37
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$36
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$35
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$33
Shape Memory Medical Inc.
$30
Davol Inc.
$28
Avinger Inc.
$27
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$25
Endologix, LLC
$24
KLS-Martin L.P.
$24
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$23
ConvaTec Inc.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Biom'Up SA
$20
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$20
GE HEALTHCARE
$19
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$19
Medinc of Texas
$19
Baylis Medical Technologies Inc.
$18
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$18
ACELL, INC.
$15
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$14
KCI USA, Inc.
$13
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$13
Inceptus Medical, LLC
$9
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 45.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (43%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for surgery in TX.
Equivalent to $7,329 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Surgerys within 10 mi
525
Per 100K population
11.0
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Bavare is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), and high industry engagement (mixed engagement, top 4%), with 17 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. Bavare experienced with office visit, established patient (10-19 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bavare performed 124 office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 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. Bavare receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bavare received a total of $60,314 from 68 companies across 560 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. Bavare's costs compare to other surgerys in Houston?
Dr. Bavare's average Medicare payment per service is $84. 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. Bavare) 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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