Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Srikant Duggirala, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Covina, CA
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Duggirala
Dr. Srikant Duggirala is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Covina, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Duggirala performed 4,813 Medicare services across 2,509 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Duggirala received a total of $45,694 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1095 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Duggirala 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 21% volume in CA
$45,694 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,813
Medicare services
Top 21% in CA for cardiovascular disease
2,509
Unique beneficiaries
$125
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~267 Medicare services per year of practice
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
665 | $12 | $80 |
| 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. |
606 | $22 | $100 |
| 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. |
603 | $104 | $250 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
320 | $801 | $1,200 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
319 | $22 | $85 |
| 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. |
283 | $47 | $223 |
| 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. |
248 | $67 | $225 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
236 | $43 | $170 |
| 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. |
204 | $25 | $125 |
| 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. |
185 | $22 | $87 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
163 | $35 | $135 |
| Psychiatric collaborative care follow-up, first 60 minutes A follow-up psychiatric care management visit for subsequent calendar months. The service covers the first 60 minutes of collaborative care coordination. |
130 | $126 | $511 |
| 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. |
127 | $145 | $600 |
| 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. |
115 | $101 | $325 |
| 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. |
108 | $31 | $225 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
80 | $63 | $263 |
| Psychiatric collaborative care management, additional 30 minutes This code covers each additional 30 minutes of psychiatric collaborative care management provided per calendar month. |
70 | $51 | $195 |
| 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. |
59 | $125 | $425 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
35 | $16 | $160 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
35 | $14 | $154 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
29 | $79 | $295 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
28 | $4,163 | $12,300 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
27 | $96 | $345 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
27 | $19 | $125 |
| 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. |
23 | $155 | $350 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
23 | $17 | $67 |
| 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. |
20 | $56 | $96 |
| 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. |
17 | $90 | $475 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
16 | $63 | $190 |
| Initial psychiatric collaborative care management, first 70 minutes This service covers the first 70 minutes of psychiatric collaborative care management during the initial calendar month of treatment. |
12 | $135 | $513 |
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
10.2% high complexity
0.0% medium
89.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$45,694
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,528/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
1,095
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$25,511 (55.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15,711 (34.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,472 (9.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,884
2023
$7,114
2022
$6,783
2021
$7,985
2020
$4,331
2019
$8,756
2018
$5,841
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,818
Medtronic, Inc.
$914
Boston Scientific Corporation
$797
ATRICURE, INC.
$289
PFIZER INC.
$228
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$149
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$102
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$97
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$95
Novo Nordisk Inc
$89
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$80
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$54
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$25
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$25
Philips North America LLC
$24
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 72.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$15,506
Abbott Laboratories
$9,022
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$4,294
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,956
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,303
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,882
PFIZER INC.
$1,275
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$712
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$685
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$655
Amgen Inc.
$605
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$489
ATRICURE, INC.
$440
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$394
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$338
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$215
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$171
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$154
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$128
AtriCure, Inc.
$125
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$120
Novo Nordisk Inc
$111
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$102
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$95
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$94
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$81
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$70
CathWorks, Inc.
$64
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$60
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$56
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$54
BIOTRONIK INC.
$46
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$44
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$42
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$41
Invuity, Inc.
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$29
Philips North America LLC
$24
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$22
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$21
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$16
Itamar Medical Inc
$13
GE HEALTHCARE
$11
Top 3 companies account for 63.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →
Most payments (56%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
379
Per 100K population
3.8
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
EMANATE HEALTH INTER-COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | 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. Duggirala is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of CA peers, with 18 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. Duggirala experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Duggirala performed 665 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Duggirala receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Duggirala received a total of $45,694 from 47 companies across 1,095 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Duggirala's costs compare to other cardiologists in Covina?
Dr. Duggirala's average Medicare payment per service is $125. 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. Duggirala) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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