Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Chandra Ghosh, MD
Internal Medicine · Atlanta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ghosh
Dr. Chandra Ghosh is an internal medicine specialist in Atlanta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ghosh performed 3,429 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ghosh received a total of $2,287 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 127 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. Ghosh 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 10% volume in GA
$2,287 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,429
Medicare services
Top 10% in GA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$32
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
444 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
417 | $79 | $211 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
381 | $10 | $50 |
| 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. |
341 | $8 | $30 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
241 | $16 | $56 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
228 | $13 | $59 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
184 | $9 | $44 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
157 | $130 | $234 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
142 | $9 | $68 |
| 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. |
136 | $60 | $146 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
134 | $2 | $18 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 81 | $18 | $75 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
67 | $30 | $31 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
63 | $68 | $97 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
61 | $29 | $111 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
50 | $23 | $81 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
46 | $8 | $35 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
43 | $13 | $54 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
36 | $282 | $512 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
32 | $29 | $30 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
30 | $6 | $11 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
28 | $38 | $236 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
21 | $4 | $22 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
19 | $13 | $40 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
12 | $16 | $65 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
12 | $14 | $54 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
12 | $166 | $310 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
11 | $15 | $64 |
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 ↗$2,287
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $327/year across 7 years
Top 28% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
127
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
$355
2023
$538
2022
$324
2021
$196
2020
$149
2019
$339
2018
$386
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$95
Abbott Laboratories
$69
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$41
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$36
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$22
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$18
Mannkind Corporation
$16
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
PFIZER INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 58.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$259
Amgen Inc.
$233
Abbott Laboratories
$193
ABBVIE INC.
$156
Lilly USA, LLC
$154
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$114
Corcept Therapeutics
$112
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$93
PFIZER INC.
$93
MannKind Corporation
$74
Mannkind Corporation
$64
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$64
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$54
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$44
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$44
Radius Health, Inc.
$44
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$44
Dexcom, Inc.
$39
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$38
AbbVie Inc.
$36
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$25
Alkermes, Inc.
$24
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$22
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$19
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$17
ViiV Healthcare Company
$16
CeQur Corporation
$16
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$15
Strongbridge US INC.
$15
Allergan Inc.
$15
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$13
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 29.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
2,274
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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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. Ghosh is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in GA), with 20 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. Ghosh experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ghosh performed 444 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Ghosh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ghosh received a total of $2,287 from 40 companies across 127 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. Ghosh's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Atlanta?
Dr. Ghosh's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Ghosh) 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 →
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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.
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