Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thirupathi Reddy, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · San Jose, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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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. Thirupathi Reddy is a cardiovascular disease specialist in San Jose, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Reddy performed 3,356 Medicare services across 1,791 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Reddy received a total of $36,942 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 283 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 32% volume in CA
$36,942 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,356
Medicare services
Top 32% in CA for cardiovascular disease
1,791
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~177 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
796 | $0 | $15 |
| 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. |
731 | $7 | $58 |
| 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. |
587 | $109 | $225 |
| 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. |
302 | $70 | $150 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
208 | $55 | $200 |
| 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. |
151 | $77 | $175 |
| 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. |
131 | $154 | $325 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
112 | $69 | $165 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
69 | $191 | $600 |
| 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. |
49 | $133 | $300 |
| 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. |
29 | $28 | $250 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
29 | $38 | $212 |
| 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. |
24 | $11 | $40 |
| 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. |
20 | $463 | $750 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
18 | $8 | $14 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
16 | $8 | $22 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
15 | $10 | $35 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
15 | $237 | $700 |
| 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. |
14 | $381 | $2,200 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 14 | $183 | $1,900 |
| Permanent leadless pacemaker insertion A small, self-contained pacemaker is placed directly into the heart without using wires. The procedure is guided by imaging to ensure correct positioning. |
13 | $378 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
13 | $14 | $100 |
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.
13.7% high complexity
25.6% medium
60.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$36,942
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,277/year across 7 years
Top 12% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
283
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
$21,789 (59.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$13,020 (35.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,132 (5.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$12,957
2023
$4,495
2022
$3,831
2021
$2,111
2020
$2,450
2019
$5,400
2018
$5,698
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BIOTRONIK INC.
$10,364
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,132
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$126
Abbott Laboratories
$95
Amgen Inc.
$70
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$67
PFIZER INC.
$30
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$26
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23
Top 3 companies account for 97.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
BIOTRONIK INC.
$13,501
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$10,619
Medtronic, Inc.
$9,518
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$500
Abbott Laboratories
$426
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$323
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$323
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$323
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$296
Boston Scientific Corporation
$191
PFIZER INC.
$176
Amgen Inc.
$168
Lilly USA, LLC
$141
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$73
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$43
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$35
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$32
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$30
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$26
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
ATRICURE, INC.
$23
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$23
Baxter Healthcare
$18
MEDICOMP INC
$17
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Novo Nordisk Inc
$14
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 91.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · AREXVY · ASSURITY · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Advisa · AngioVac · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · Attain · Azure · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CareLink · Claria MRI · Cobalt · Confirm Rx · DALIRESP · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · Ellipse ICD · Evera · FARXIGA · Flexitouch Plus · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL TACHY · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · INVOKANA · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LifeVest · MICRA · MOUNJARO · MYCARELINK · Micra · NUZYRA · ONPATTRO · Optimizer · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rivacor 7 DR-T · Rybelsus · SELECTSECURE · Selectra · Solia · TELEPATCH CARDIAC MONITOR · TYRX · Tendril Pacing Lead · VERQUVO · Visia AF · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · Zero Gravity
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 (59%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
204
Per 100K population
10.7
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF SAN JOSE
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 clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of CA peers, 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 adenosine injection, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Reddy performed 796 adenosine injection, 1 mg 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 $36,942 from 29 companies across 283 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 San Jose?
Dr. Reddy's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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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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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