Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sandeep Patel, MD
Internal Medicine · Lima, OH
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Remote
— Practice combining cardiac and remote services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Patel
Dr. Sandeep Patel is an internal medicine specialist in Lima, OH, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 4,595 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $157,906 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 622 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. Patel 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.
✓ 17 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 2% volume in OH
$157,906 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,595
Medicare services
Top 2% in OH for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$62
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,268 | $6 | $18 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
403 | $50 | $115 |
| 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. |
304 | $58 | $134 |
| 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. |
217 | $8 | $35 |
| 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. |
214 | $131 | $291 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
173 | $34 | $52 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
172 | $13 | $47 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
151 | $2 | $6 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
123 | $18 | $42 |
| 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. |
120 | $84 | $191 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
114 | $19 | $53 |
| 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. |
85 | $132 | $267 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
80 | $80 | $192 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
78 | $18 | $40 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
76 | $419 | $976 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
71 | $14 | $29 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 63 | $192 | $515 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
60 | $22 | $106 |
| 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. |
60 | $109 | $247 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
59 | $16 | $37 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
59 | $11 | $24 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
52 | $18 | $43 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
48 | $58 | $125 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
47 | $573 | $1,283 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
45 | $29 | $84 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
43 | $10 | $19 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
41 | $5 | $12 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
39 | $580 | $2,202 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
38 | $122 | $422 |
| Right heart catheterization with coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into the right side of the heart and coronary arteries to gather diagnostic information, with review by a radiologist. |
32 | $196 | $540 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
30 | $52 | $134 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 30 | $150 | $326 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
25 | $82 | $490 |
| 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. |
21 | $66 | $165 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
19 | $53 | $155 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
18 | $64 | $191 |
| Stent placement and plaque removal in one vessel A procedure to clear plaque and blood clots from a single blood vessel, followed by the insertion of a stent and/or balloon dilation to keep the vessel open. |
17 | $477 | $1,094 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
17 | $19 | $42 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
17 | $18 | $40 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
15 | $68 | $1,959 |
| Coronary artery stent placement with balloon dilation A procedure to remove plaque buildup from a single coronary artery or branch, followed by balloon dilation and insertion of a stent to keep the artery open. |
14 | $451 | $1,092 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 14 | $244 | $645 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
12 | $68 | $155 |
| Mitral valve repair through skin, initial prosthesis A minimally invasive procedure to repair the mitral valve using a new prosthetic device inserted through the skin. |
11 | $1,252 | $2,970 |
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.
24.9% high complexity
11.3% medium
63.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$157,906
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $22,558/year across 7 years
Top 1% in OH for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
52
Companies
622
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
$34,247
2023
$25,607
2022
$48,635
2021
$16,065
2020
$5,531
2019
$16,505
2018
$11,315
Payments by company (2024)
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13,142
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$12,358
Medtronic, Inc.
$8,131
ABIOMED
$208
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$111
Endologix LLC
$77
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$51
CVRx, Inc.
$42
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$34
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
Philips North America LLC
$16
Abbott Laboratories
$15
Baxter Healthcare
$15
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$14
Thrombolex, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 98.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$49,000
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$41,452
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$26,581
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$10,368
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$9,070
Abbott Laboratories
$8,772
Boston Scientific Corporation
$7,152
ABIOMED
$937
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$727
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$632
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$494
Amgen Inc.
$369
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$243
PFIZER INC.
$227
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$209
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$157
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$134
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$132
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$130
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$129
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$103
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$79
Endologix LLC
$77
Lundbeck LLC
$72
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$53
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$53
CVRx, Inc.
$42
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$34
Novo Nordisk Inc
$32
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$30
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$29
TRUVIC MEDICAL, INC.
$28
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$28
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$28
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$26
Allergan Inc.
$25
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$24
Inari Medical, Inc.
$24
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$24
Baylis Medical Company Inc
$22
Terumo Medical Corporation
$20
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$19
Avinger Inc.
$17
Philips North America LLC
$16
Baxter Healthcare
$15
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$14
Thrombolex, Inc.
$12
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$12
HeartFlow, Inc.
$11
Penumbra, Inc.
$9
Z-Medica, LLC
$8
Vasorum USA Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 74.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
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County median income
$62,001
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. Patel is a cardiac & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in OH), with 17 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. Patel experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 1,268 ekg interpretation and report 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $157,906 from 52 companies across 622 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. Patel's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Lima?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Patel) 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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