Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Smitha Reddy, M.D.
Rheumatology · Poway, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Reddy from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Reddy
Dr. Smitha Reddy is a rheumatology specialist in Poway, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Reddy performed 5,827 Medicare services across 1,898 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Reddy received a total of $238,537 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1142 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 26% volume in CA
$238,537 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,827
Medicare services
Top 26% in CA for rheumatology
1,898
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~343 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
857 | $42 | $230 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
836 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
715 | $95 | $230 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
644 | $17 | $50 |
| Immunoassay substance measurement A laboratory test that uses immunoassay techniques to measure the level of a specific substance in a sample. |
361 | $17 | $32 |
| Beta 2 glycoprotein 1 antibody (autoantibody) measurement | 276 | $25 | $52 |
| Cardiolipin antibody (tissue antibody) measurement | 276 | $25 | $52 |
| Immunoassay substance analysis, multiple step method A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to analyze a substance. The process involves multiple steps to detect or measure the target material. |
179 | $11 | $30 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
161 | $89 | $229 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
127 | $31 | $60 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
120 | $29 | $75 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
105 | $8 | $10 |
| DNA antibody test (native or double-stranded) A blood test that measures the level of antibodies targeting native or double-stranded DNA. This test is used to detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the body. |
94 | $13 | $40 |
| Measurement of dna antibody, single stranded | 94 | $12 | $37 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
93 | $13 | $38 |
| Microsomal antibody test A blood test that measures the level of microsomal antibodies, which are autoantibodies produced by the immune system. |
93 | $14 | $40 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 93 | $6 | $15 |
| Thyroglobulin antibody blood test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
93 | $15 | $47 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
82 | $28 | $60 |
| 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. |
81 | $67 | $158 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
78 | $36 | $107 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 63 | $5 | $25 |
| 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. |
51 | $119 | $325 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
50 | $35 | $60 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
43 | $47 | $137 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
41 | $77 | $177 |
| 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 | $12 | $60 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
29 | $73 | $200 |
| Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement. |
24 | $60 | $157 |
| 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. |
17 | $128 | $280 |
| X-ray of both knees, standing An X-ray image of both knees taken while the patient is standing to assess bone alignment and joint space under weight-bearing conditions. |
12 | $29 | $120 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$238,537
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $34,077/year across 7 years
Top 4% in CA for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
1,142
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
$197,839 (82.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$25,790 (10.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,908 (6.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$8,126
2023
$36,938
2022
$31,943
2021
$16,884
2020
$17,500
2019
$85,872
2018
$41,275
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$1,918
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,674
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,179
ABBVIE INC.
$653
Amgen Inc.
$480
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$369
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$366
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$257
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$227
GENZYME CORPORATION
$200
PFIZER INC.
$178
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$174
Lilly USA, LLC
$171
UCB, Inc.
$168
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$43
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
Radius Health, Inc.
$18
Genentech USA, Inc.
$18
Vision Quest Industries Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 58.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$193,986
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$11,418
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$6,255
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$4,956
Amgen Inc.
$3,944
PFIZER INC.
$3,014
Horizon Pharma plc
$2,756
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$1,918
ABBVIE INC.
$1,499
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,361
MEDEXUS PHARMA, INC.
$1,262
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$816
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$732
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$713
UCB, Inc.
$446
Celgene Corporation
$409
GENZYME CORPORATION
$409
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$397
AbbVie, Inc.
$393
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$362
Radius Health, Inc.
$168
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$166
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$132
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$126
AbbVie Inc.
$123
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$121
Covidien LP
$111
Mallinckrodt LLC
$110
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$102
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$87
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$62
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$43
MEDAC PHARMA, INC.
$42
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$22
Genentech USA, Inc.
$18
Vision Quest Industries Inc.
$15
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$11
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$6
Top 3 companies account for 88.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AMJEVITA · ANDEXXA · ANORO ELLIPTA · Actemra · Austedo XR · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cimzia · Crysvita · EVENITY · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Enbrel · FORTEO · HUMIRA · HYALGAN · Humira · ILARIS · INFLECTRA · KEVZARA · KRYSTEXXA · LORZONE · LUPKYNIS · LYRICA · NUCALA · OACTIVE ALIGN CUSTOM R · OFEV · OLUMIANT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · ORENCIA · Otezla · PENNSAID · Prolia · RAYOS · REMICADE · RINVOQ · Rasuvo · Rinvoq · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI · SKYRIZI · STELARA · STRENSIQ · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tavneos · Tymlos · XELJANZ · ZTLido · Zilretta
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 (83%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in rheumatology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for rheumatology in CA.
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
63
Per 100K population
1.9
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
PALOMAR MEDICAL CENTER POWAY
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 mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Reddy experienced with complete ultrasound scan of joint?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Reddy performed 857 complete ultrasound scan of joint 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 $238,537 from 39 companies across 1,142 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 rheumatologists in Poway?
Dr. Reddy's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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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