Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lokesh Bathla, MD
Transplant Surgery Physician · San Antonio, TX
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bathla
Dr. Lokesh Bathla is a transplant surgery physician in San Antonio, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bathla performed 5,474 Medicare services across 913 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bathla received a total of $9,103 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 34 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in transplant surgery physician. 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. Bathla 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in TX
$9,103 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,474
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for transplant surgery physician
913
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~304 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
4,274 | $0 | $3 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
160 | $8 | $20 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
129 | $10 | $64 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
91 | $129 | $496 |
| 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. |
80 | $95 | $368 |
| 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. |
79 | $66 | $250 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
60 | $89 | $357 |
| Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level test A blood test that measures the amount of alpha-fetoprotein in the serum. This test is used to monitor certain health conditions. |
59 | $16 | $102 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
57 | $254 | $4,202 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
57 | $14 | $69 |
| 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. |
46 | $130 | $565 |
| CT scan of abdomen with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen using a contrast dye to create detailed images of internal organs and structures. |
40 | $131 | $793 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 38 | $162 | $709 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
32 | $84 | $372 |
| 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. |
30 | $62 | $247 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
25 | $14 | $73 |
| Ultrasound guidance for tissue removal This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of tissue. It provides real-time visual assistance during the extraction process. |
24 | $74 | $342 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
24 | $15 | $76 |
| 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. |
23 | $132 | $694 |
| Intraoperative ultrasound guidance Use of ultrasound imaging during a surgical procedure to help guide the surgeon's actions. |
22 | $47 | $205 |
| Liver growth destruction via endoscope This procedure involves destroying abnormal growths in the liver using an endoscope. It is performed to remove or treat the identified growths within the liver tissue. |
21 | $968 | $3,095 |
| 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. |
20 | $97 | $470 |
| CA 19-9 tumor antigen test A blood test that measures the level of CA 19-9, a substance that can be found in the blood of some people with cancer. This quantitative analysis detects and measures the specific tumor antigen. |
19 | $20 | $128 |
| Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan. |
14 | $1,052 | $4,802 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 14 | $86 | $657 |
| Liver procedure using endoscope A procedure performed on the liver using an endoscope, which is a flexible tube with a camera inserted into the body. |
13 | $811 | $2,624 |
| Laparoscopic gallbladder removal Surgical removal of the gallbladder using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions in the abdomen. |
12 | $489 | $2,390 |
| 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. |
11 | $8 | $36 |
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 ↗$9,103
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,300/year across 7 years
Top 27% in TX for transplant surgery physician
15
Companies
34
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
$5,155 (56.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,948 (43.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,787
2023
$656
2022
$340
2021
$1,800
2020
$2,148
2019
$262
2018
$111
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$3,588
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,219
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$1,800
Stryker Corporation
$367
Boston Scientific Corporation
$190
Sirtex Medical Inc
$144
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$123
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$121
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$111
Lexington Medical, Inc.
$99
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$77
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$62
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$53
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 83.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
1688 · ACQUIRE · Aeon Endostapler & Echelon Flex Powered Stapler · COSELA · CUSA CLARITY · DAVINCI XI · Da Vinci Surgical System · FARXIGA · IMFINZI · NANOKNIFE · OPDIVO · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SUPREP BOWEL PREP · THERASPHERE - BIO · TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq
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 (57%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $166 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Transplant surgery physicians within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
SAN ANTONIO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL
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. Bathla is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of NPI registration.
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. Bathla experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bathla performed 4,274 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Bathla receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bathla received a total of $9,103 from 15 companies across 34 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. Bathla's costs compare to other transplant surgery physicians in San Antonio?
Dr. Bathla's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Bathla) 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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