Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ramana Naidu, M.D.
Pain Medicine · Larkspur, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Naidu
Dr. Ramana Naidu is a pain medicine specialist in Larkspur, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Naidu performed 4,448 Medicare services across 2,038 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Naidu received a total of $1,287,567 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2105 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain medicine. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Naidu 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 in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in CA
$1,287,567 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,448
Medicare services
Top 12% in CA for pain medicine
2,038
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~262 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
1,365 | $0 | $38 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
910 | $5 | $19 |
| 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. |
593 | $113 | $397 |
| 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. |
303 | $77 | $188 |
| 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. |
239 | $145 | $545 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
166 | $181 | $487 |
| 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. |
130 | $10 | $149 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
121 | $284 | $902 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
60 | $277 | $2,917 |
| 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. |
52 | $83 | $248 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
51 | $113 | $223 |
| Bupivacaine injection, 0.5 mg An injection of bupivacaine, a local anesthetic, administered in a dose of 0.5 mg. |
47 | $0 | $2 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
45 | $141 | $1,176 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
40 | $51 | $120 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
38 | $92 | $928 |
| Lower spine stabilization device placement Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the lower spine. This procedure involves inserting hardware to support spinal alignment and stability. |
33 | $401 | $1,434 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
29 | $188 | $712 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
28 | $65 | $231 |
| Destruction of nerve branches of knee using imaging guidance | 22 | $148 | $1,153 |
| Heat destruction of intraosseous basivertebral nerve in bones of spine in lower back, first two bones | 22 | $399 | $1,500 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
19 | $99 | $815 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to second lower spine level A surgical procedure to insert a device that stabilizes the second level of the lower spine. |
18 | $105 | $366 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
18 | $96 | $339 |
| Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device. |
16 | $209 | $1,152 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
16 | $129 | $1,176 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
15 | $55 | $380 |
| 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. |
14 | $13 | $116 |
| Intraosseous basivertebral nerve ablation, lower back A procedure that uses heat to destroy the basivertebral nerve located within the bone of the lower spine. This is performed on additional vertebral levels beyond the initial treatment site. |
13 | $181 | $723 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
13 | $41 | $149 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
12 | $245 | $752 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
65.8% medium
33.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,287,567
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $183,938/year across 7 years
Top 0% in CA for pain medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
2,105
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$954,315 (74.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$288,865 (22.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$42,906 (3.3%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$1,481 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$179,532
2023
$257,872
2022
$214,832
2021
$220,663
2020
$179,192
2019
$180,164
2018
$55,313
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$117,242
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$29,480
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$14,867
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$8,357
PAINTEQ LLC
$6,804
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$1,643
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$500
Avanos Medical
$285
Stryker Corporation
$151
Abbott Laboratories
$103
Curonix LLC
$56
Brixton Biosciences, Inc.
$25
SI-BONE, INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 90.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$368,575
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$180,670
Abbott Laboratories
$177,347
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$143,494
Vertiflex, Inc.
$111,116
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$75,688
Avanos Medical
$44,885
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$37,481
PAINTEQ LLC
$34,472
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$30,837
Bioventus LLC
$20,816
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$19,637
Omnia Medical, LLC
$10,500
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$8,857
BIOTRONIK INC.
$7,075
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$4,362
FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc.
$3,202
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,720
SI-BONE, INC.
$1,237
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$931
Stryker Corporation
$849
GS Solutions, Inc.
$651
CoreLink, LLC
$501
BIONESS INC
$420
SI-BONE, Inc.
$211
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$204
Curonix LLC
$185
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$151
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$113
Carlsmed, Inc.
$67
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$62
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$42
Globus Medical, Inc.
$39
Esaote North America, Inc.
$37
Ethicon US, LLC
$34
Zavation Medical Products, LLC
$29
Nevro Corp.
$25
Brixton Biosciences, Inc.
$25
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$18
Top 3 companies account for 56.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
10MM · Arsenal Deformity · Axium INS DRG IPG · Axium Sheath Braided DRG · BIOTRONIK · Biologics · BridgePoint · CASCADIA INTERBODY SYSTEM · COFLEX INTERLAMINAR TECHNOLOGY · COOLIEF · COOLIEF COOLED RADIOFREQUENCY · COOLIEF* COOLED RADIOFREQUENCY · DERMABOND PRINEO · DRG IPGs · DRG leads · ETERNA · Evoke SCS · Exclaim SCS Leads · FARXIGA · GAMMA · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERATOR · General - Pain Management · General - Therapies · HA MINUTEMAN G3-R · HOMEPUMP PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM · INFINION · INFINITY · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · IVAS · IVS - MULTIGEN RF · IdentiTi · Infinion 16 · Intracept · Invictus MIS · IonicRF Generator · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · LIF · LINEAR · Lamitrode SCS Leads · M-Turbo Ultrasound System · MILD DEVICE KIT · Minuteman · NT1100 NT2000iX Simplicity · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Neural Ice · Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs · Neuromodulation-Research Only · OCTRODE · ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · Octrode SCS Leads · OsseoScrew · PAINTEQ · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · Penta SCS Leads · Proclaim DRG IPG · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Proclaim Plus SCS with FlexBurst360 · Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs · Prospera · Quattrode Leads SCS Leads · RISE · S-Series SCS Leads · SCS IPGs · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPINEJACK · SPRINT PNS System · SUPERION · SYNTHECEL · SafeOp · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · SlimTip lead DRG Lead · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w Receiver · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w/Receiver · Stimrouter Implantable Kit · Stimrouter for pain · Superion · Superion ISS · Superion Indirect Decompression System · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · VERIFLEX · Vanta · Vercise · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · X-Porte Ultrasound System · YUKON · aprevo · mild Device Kit
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 →
The majority of payments (74%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in pain medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for pain medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Pain medicines within 10 mi
25
Per 100K population
9.7
County median income
$142,785
Nearest hospital
MARINHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
1.1 mi
1.1 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. Naidu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% of CA peers, 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. Naidu experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Naidu performed 1,365 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Naidu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Naidu received a total of $1,287,567 from 39 companies across 2,105 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. Naidu's costs compare to other pain medicines in Larkspur?
Dr. Naidu's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Naidu) 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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