Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ladan Bakhtari, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Plano, TX
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. Bakhtari
Dr. Ladan Bakhtari is an internal medicine specialist in Plano, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bakhtari performed 4,911 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bakhtari received a total of $6,912 from 60 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 381 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. Bakhtari 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 7% volume in TX
$6,912 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,911
Medicare services
Top 7% in TX for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$33
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. |
828 | $39 | $51 |
| Behavioral health care management, 20+ minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage behavioral health conditions. It requires at least 20 minutes of dedicated clinical staff time. |
282 | $32 | $50 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 238 | $8 | $16 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
234 | $8 | $11 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
222 | $13 | $16 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
214 | $36 | $52 |
| 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. |
189 | $80 | $163 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
186 | $5 | $7 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
162 | $8 | $10 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
161 | $9 | $16 |
| 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. |
158 | $88 | $214 |
| 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. |
139 | $6 | $7 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
135 | $29 | $38 |
| 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. |
133 | $37 | $275 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
110 | $16 | $20 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
107 | $103 | $230 |
| 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. |
106 | $15 | $36 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
102 | $9 | $15 |
| 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. |
95 | $52 | $128 |
| 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. |
92 | $7 | $11 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
64 | $69 | $140 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
63 | $37 | $217 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
58 | $15 | $21 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
53 | $110 | $216 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
53 | $101 | $196 |
| 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. |
50 | $2 | $3 |
| Iron level test | 46 | $6 | $11 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
46 | $8 | $11 |
| 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. |
40 | $9 | $22 |
| 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. |
39 | $8 | $24 |
| 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. |
36 | $4 | $7 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
35 | $1 | $20 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
30 | $4 | $24 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
30 | $25 | $29 |
| 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. |
29 | $234 | $578 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
29 | $117 | $130 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
28 | $6 | $11 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
28 | $50 | $110 |
| Influenza virus nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid technology to detect multiple types of influenza virus. |
27 | $94 | $125 |
| Annual depression screening | 25 | $17 | $20 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
23 | $59 | $100 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
22 | $44 | $101 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
22 | $19 | $47 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
21 | $7 | $10 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
20 | $14 | $20 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
17 | $122 | $276 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
16 | $34 | $161 |
| Amylase enzyme level test A blood test that measures the amount of amylase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands, to help evaluate pancreatic health. |
15 | $6 | $10 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
15 | $7 | $10 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
14 | $29 | $30 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
13 | $5 | $8 |
| 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. |
11 | $63 | $77 |
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.
3.3% high complexity
5.7% medium
91.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,912
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $987/year across 7 years
Top 12% in TX for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
60
Companies
381
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
$677
2023
$1,286
2022
$893
2021
$867
2020
$929
2019
$894
2018
$1,366
Payments by company (2024)
Amgen Inc.
$152
Dexcom, Inc.
$133
Novo Nordisk Inc
$98
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$40
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$39
Optos, Inc.
$37
Abbott Laboratories
$33
Philips North America LLC
$21
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$17
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$17
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$17
Nevro Corp.
$16
Lilly USA, LLC
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
ABBVIE INC.
$14
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 56.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$682
Echosens North America, Inc.
$541
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$498
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$441
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$432
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$314
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$260
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$237
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$231
Amgen Inc.
$205
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$184
Lilly USA, LLC
$178
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$177
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$174
Abbott Laboratories
$168
AbbVie, Inc.
$168
AbbVie Inc.
$165
ABBVIE INC.
$156
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$141
Shire North American Group Inc
$136
Dexcom, Inc.
$133
PFIZER INC.
$126
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$119
Genentech USA, Inc.
$104
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$87
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$66
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$50
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$44
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$39
Optos, Inc.
$37
Gemini Laboratories, LLC
$33
Allergan, Inc.
$33
Nevro Corp.
$32
COLOPLAST CORP
$30
Allergan Inc.
$27
Inari Medical, Inc.
$26
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
Coloplast Corp
$24
HeartFlow, Inc.
$23
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Biogen, Inc.
$23
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$21
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$21
Philips North America LLC
$21
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$21
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$19
ALK-Abello, Inc
$19
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$18
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$17
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$17
GE HEALTHCARE
$17
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$17
Lupin Inc.
$16
Tolmar, Inc.
$15
Horizon Pharma plc
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$14
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$14
Seqirus USA Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 24.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
2,127
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL PLANO
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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. Bakhtari is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX), with 19 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. Bakhtari experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bakhtari performed 828 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. Bakhtari receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bakhtari received a total of $6,912 from 60 companies across 381 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. Bakhtari's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Plano?
Dr. Bakhtari's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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.
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Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Bakhtari) 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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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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