Specialty Directory
Cardiovascular Disease in Columbus, GA
Federal CMS data for 11 cardiovascular disease providers practicing in Columbus, GA. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
11
Providers
Median industry payments
$13,355
11
Cardiovascular Disease Providers
in Columbus, GA
$13,355
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
3,641
Median Medicare Services
fee-for-service claims
How to read this directory: Providers are listed by Medicare service volume, which reflects only
Medicare fee-for-service patients (typically 65+). This does not represent total practice volume.
Industry payments span multiple years and payment types; disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality.
Cardiovascular Disease includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Cardiovascular Disease Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMPION, HUNTER M.D. | 10,424 | — | Echocardiogram, transthoracic | $1,368,640 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| SHAH, HIREN MD | 9,045 | — | Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) | $139,548 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| PATEL, MAHESHKUMAR M.D. | 7,854 | — | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $5,228 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| LOPEZ, SHERI M.D. | 5,549 | — | Adenosine injection, 1 mg | $11,156 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| PATEL, VAIBHAV M.D. | 3,933 | — | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $13,355 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| CHHOKAR, VIKRAMJIT M.D. | 3,641 | — | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $15,257 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| BENNETT- GITTENS, RAQUEL M.D. | 3,135 | — | EKG interpretation and report | $11,119 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| IBRAHIM, AKRAM MD | 3,114 | — | Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity | $32,789 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| VERREAULT-JULIEN, LOUIS | 1,515 | — | Central arterial pressure analysis with physician review | $24,055 (2022-2024) | — | Very High |
| HUBBUCH, SEBASTIAN M.D. | 819 | — | EKG interpretation and report | $4,556 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| PATTON, ROBERT M.D. | 77 | — | Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead | $1,085 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
Note: Cardiovascular Disease encompasses multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
Differences in payment amounts and procedure volumes may reflect subspecialty focus
rather than practice quality. Consider viewing individual profiles for full context.
By Practice Pattern
Cardiovascular Disease encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Clinical Cardiology (7)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| SHAH, HIREN | 9,045 | $139,548 |
| PATEL, MAHESHKUMAR | 7,854 | $5,228 |
| LOPEZ, SHERI | 5,549 | $11,156 |
| PATEL, VAIBHAV | 3,933 | $13,355 |
| CHHOKAR, VIKRAMJIT | 3,641 | $15,257 |
| VERREAULT-JULIEN, LOUIS | 1,515 | $24,055 |
| HUBBUCH, SEBASTIAN | 819 | $4,556 |
Cardiac & Cardiac (2)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| CHAMPION, HUNTER | 10,424 | $1,368,640 |
| BENNETT- GITTENS, RAQUEL | 3,135 | $11,119 |
Mixed Practice (1)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| IBRAHIM, AKRAM | 3,114 | $32,789 |
Electrophysiology & Device (1)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| PATTON, ROBERT | 77 | $1,085 |