Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dinakara Shetty, MD
Internal Medicine · Warner Robins, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shetty
Dr. Dinakara Shetty is an internal medicine specialist in Warner Robins, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shetty performed 8,724 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shetty received a total of $5,069 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 281 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. Shetty 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 4% volume in GA
$5,069 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗8,724
Medicare services
Top 4% in GA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$50
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
1,689 | $41 | $87 |
| 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. |
1,264 | $86 | $208 |
| 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. |
1,151 | $60 | $183 |
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
961 | $3 | $10 |
| 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. |
491 | $57 | $188 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
376 | $6 | $59 |
| 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. |
250 | $91 | $245 |
| 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. |
238 | $132 | $337 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
195 | $37 | $72 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
195 | $70 | $118 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
189 | $9 | $65 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
175 | $36 | $78 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
130 | $61 | $149 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
123 | $9 | $91 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 117 | $17 | $34 |
| Annual depression screening | 116 | $17 | $26 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
115 | $120 | $246 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
96 | $87 | $209 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
94 | $3 | $41 |
| 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. |
89 | $10 | $78 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
80 | $0 | $52 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
75 | $30 | $64 |
| 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. |
68 | $2 | $53 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
63 | $14 | $15 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
42 | $1 | $8 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
33 | $38 | $100 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
30 | $116 | $234 |
| 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. |
29 | $251 | $303 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
29 | $130 | $857 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
28 | $29 | $53 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
28 | $0 | $39 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
27 | $15 | $30 |
| Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes This service involves care coordination and management activities performed by a healthcare professional to prepare a patient for discharge from a nursing facility. It requires more than 30 minutes of time spent on these activities. |
21 | $99 | $208 |
| 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. |
20 | $124 | $249 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
18 | $138 | $625 |
| 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. |
17 | $104 | $249 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
15 | $69 | $199 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
13 | $73 | $237 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
12 | $158 | $288 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 11 | $16 | $38 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
11 | $98 | $350 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
3.5% medium
96.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,069
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $724/year across 7 years
Top 16% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
281
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
$688
2023
$677
2022
$512
2021
$636
2020
$455
2019
$1,086
2018
$1,015
Payments by company (2024)
Novo Nordisk Inc
$135
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$125
Lilly USA, LLC
$112
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$86
Dexcom, Inc.
$52
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$45
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$37
Exact Sciences Corporation
$33
Abbott Laboratories
$20
PFIZER INC.
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 54.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$536
PFIZER INC.
$466
Lilly USA, LLC
$463
Novo Nordisk Inc
$444
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$410
Amgen Inc.
$326
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$287
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$259
Abbott Laboratories
$219
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$157
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$132
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$128
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$117
ABBVIE INC.
$114
AbbVie Inc.
$114
Dexcom, Inc.
$88
Axonics, Inc.
$79
Eisai Inc.
$69
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$68
Allergan, Inc.
$56
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$51
Exact Sciences Corporation
$46
ABIOMED
$45
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$45
Allergan Inc.
$45
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$38
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$36
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$28
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Seqirus USA Inc
$15
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$15
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$14
Senseonics, Incorporated
$13
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Biogen, Inc.
$12
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 28.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADUHELM · AJOVY · Aimovig · Axonics · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · BEVYXXA · BREZTRI · BYSTOLIC · Belviq · CHANTIX · COMIRNATY · Cologuard Collection Kit · DALVANCE · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · Eversense · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FLUCELVAX QUADRIVALENT · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre · FreeStyle Libre 2 · FreeStyle Libre blood glucose Flash Monitoring System · GARDASIL · GARDASIL 9 · GIMOTI · GVOKE HYPOPEN · INVOKANA · Impella · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · LINZESS · LOKELMA · LYRICA · LifeVest · MINIMED 780G · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · NEXLETOL · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · Orbactiv · Otezla · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Prolia · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xultophy 100/3.6
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
194
County median income
$80,743
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
EMORY HOUSTON HOSPITAL WARNER ROBINS
4.3 mi
4.3 mi
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. Shetty is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% 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. Shetty experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shetty performed 1,689 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Shetty receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shetty received a total of $5,069 from 41 companies across 281 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. Shetty's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Warner Robins?
Dr. Shetty's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Shetty) 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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