Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bindusagar Reddy, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Porterville, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Reddy
Dr. Bindusagar Reddy is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Porterville, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Reddy performed 14,294 Medicare services across 6,392 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Reddy received a total of $5,346 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 162 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. Reddy 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 in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in CA
$5,346 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗14,294
Medicare services
Top 4% in CA for cardiovascular disease
6,392
Unique beneficiaries
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~752 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
3,293 | $94 | $135 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
2,048 | $43 | $70 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
1,457 | $80 | $164 |
| 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. |
1,042 | $188 | $301 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
1,038 | $73 | $130 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
626 | $30 | $43 |
| 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. |
521 | $59 | $100 |
| 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. |
491 | $137 | $188 |
| 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. |
457 | $11 | $30 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
441 | $9 | $20 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
368 | $4 | $10 |
| 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. |
354 | $43 | $60 |
| 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. |
351 | $96 | $145 |
| 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. |
225 | $114 | $200 |
| 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. |
183 | $80 | $131 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
141 | $11 | $25 |
| 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. |
134 | $130 | $297 |
| 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. |
123 | $10 | $25 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 117 | $182 | $470 |
| 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. |
114 | $41 | $58 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
101 | $35 | $55 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
86 | $101 | $176 |
| 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. |
79 | $372 | $886 |
| 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. |
78 | $38 | $52 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
73 | $27 | $37 |
| 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. |
54 | $103 | $162 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
44 | $61 | $150 |
| Iliac or femoral artery angiography with cardiac catheterization An X-ray imaging procedure of the iliac or femoral arteries performed simultaneously with a cardiac catheterization or coronary angiography. The process includes positioning the catheter in the distal aorta. |
40 | $11 | $20 |
| 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. |
38 | $65 | $111 |
| 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. |
32 | $72 | $100 |
| 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. |
21 | $6 | $15 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
20 | $408 | $600 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
18 | $161 | $289 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 17 | $264 | $576 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 16 | $157 | $247 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 15 | $216 | $589 |
| 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. |
14 | $495 | $954 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial second order branch Insertion of a tube into a chest or arm artery, specifically targeting the initial second order branch. |
13 | $105 | $318 |
| Balloon dilation of single coronary artery or branch A procedure to widen a single coronary artery or its branch using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
11 | $259 | $635 |
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.
18.5% high complexity
35.2% medium
46.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,346
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $764/year across 7 years
Top 39% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
162
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
$4,879 (91.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$466 (8.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,631
2023
$405
2022
$459
2021
$772
2020
$439
2019
$685
2018
$955
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,502
Boston Scientific Corporation
$56
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 97.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,502
Abbott Laboratories
$563
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$408
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$340
Amgen Inc.
$283
Boston Scientific Corporation
$266
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$248
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$200
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$198
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$176
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$157
Novo Nordisk Inc
$130
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
Medtronic, Inc.
$125
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$119
ABIOMED
$117
PFIZER INC.
$58
Allergan Inc.
$55
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$50
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$37
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$21
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$20
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$16
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$16
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$14
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 46.3% 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 (91%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$69,489
Nearest hospital
SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER
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. Reddy is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Reddy experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Reddy performed 3,293 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Reddy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Reddy received a total of $5,346 from 29 companies across 162 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. Reddy's costs compare to other cardiologists in Porterville?
Dr. Reddy's average Medicare payment per service is $80. 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. Reddy) 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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