Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vijay Vanam, M.D
Critical Care Medicine · Rancho Mirage, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Vanam
Dr. Vijay Vanam is a critical care medicine specialist in Rancho Mirage, CA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vanam performed 4,233 Medicare services across 1,922 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vanam received a total of $596 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 21 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care medicine. 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. Vanam 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in CA
$596 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,233
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for critical care medicine
1,922
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~326 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group respiratory therapy Therapeutic exercises designed to improve respiratory function or increase the strength and endurance of respiratory muscles. The session involves two or more individuals and includes monitoring. |
769 | $11 | $664 |
| Outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation with oxygen monitoring A supervised outpatient session for pulmonary rehabilitation that includes continuous monitoring of blood oxygen levels. |
644 | $65 | $697 |
| 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. |
414 | $75 | $193 |
| Therapeutic respiratory procedure, 15 minutes A one-on-one, face-to-face therapeutic procedure designed to improve respiratory function. The session includes monitoring and is billed per 15 minutes. |
363 | $9 | $367 |
| 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. |
284 | $116 | $275 |
| 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. |
273 | $171 | $1,431 |
| Outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation session A professional service session for pulmonary rehabilitation provided in an outpatient setting. This code covers the clinical services delivered during a single session. |
249 | $49 | $697 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
227 | $8 | $30 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
201 | $7 | $19 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
181 | $9 | $29 |
| 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. |
129 | $102 | $319 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
79 | $17 | $31 |
| 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. |
75 | $62 | $189 |
| Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing. |
41 | $88 | $358 |
| 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. |
40 | $96 | $271 |
| Ultrasound scan of chest An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the structures inside the chest. |
38 | $22 | $59 |
| Respiratory muscle strengthening therapy, per 15 min One-on-one therapy to improve the strength or endurance of respiratory muscles. The session includes monitoring and is billed for each 15-minute increment. |
38 | $9 | $664 |
| 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. |
36 | $105 | $355 |
| 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. |
30 | $141 | $527 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
28 | $83 | $1,009 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
22 | $67 | $258 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
17 | $79 | $257 |
| 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. |
16 | $63 | $191 |
| 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. |
14 | $50 | $147 |
| Arterial line insertion A tube is inserted into an artery through the skin to allow for blood sampling or infusion. |
13 | $36 | $116 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
12 | $56 | $262 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
3.4% medium
96.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$596
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $99/year across 6 years
Bottom 45% in CA for critical care medicine
13
Companies
21
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
$596 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$70
2023
$146
2022
$146
2021
$77
2019
$32
2018
$125
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$26
Baxter Healthcare
$23
GENZYME CORPORATION
$22
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$166
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$131
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$31
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$26
Baxter Healthcare
$23
GENZYME CORPORATION
$22
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$21
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$20
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$19
Imbio Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 63.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACQUIRE · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · FASENRA · Hillrom - Monarch Airway Clearance System · IMBRUVICA · Imbio Lung Density Analysis · NUCALA · OFEV · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · TERLIVAZ · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · WINREVAIR
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Critical care medicines within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
EISENHOWER 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. Vanam is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Vanam experienced with group respiratory therapy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vanam performed 769 group respiratory therapy 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. Vanam receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vanam received a total of $596 from 13 companies across 21 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. Vanam's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Rancho Mirage?
Dr. Vanam's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Vanam) 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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About this page
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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