Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ramakrishna Reddy, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · San Pedro, 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. Ramakrishna Reddy is a cardiovascular disease specialist in San Pedro, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Reddy performed 5,988 Medicare services across 3,810 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Reddy received a total of $12,361 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 562 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 14% volume in CA
$12,361 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,988
Medicare services
Top 14% in CA for cardiovascular disease
3,810
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~315 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,207 | $7 | $19 |
| 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. |
565 | $12 | $80 |
| 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. |
554 | $98 | $201 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
430 | $9 | $24 |
| 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. |
272 | $4 | $30 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
183 | $148 | $867 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
176 | $45 | $146 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
157 | $41 | $114 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
157 | $52 | $100 |
| 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. |
130 | $100 | $212 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
128 | $16 | $100 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
128 | $11 | $100 |
| 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. |
106 | $57 | $172 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
92 | $27 | $85 |
| 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. |
87 | $132 | $330 |
| 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. |
80 | $66 | $140 |
| 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. |
80 | $147 | $295 |
| 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. |
77 | $140 | $386 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
74 | $18 | $55 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
63 | $40 | $100 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
59 | $34 | $92 |
| 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. |
47 | $66 | $142 |
| 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. |
34 | $32 | $75 |
| 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. |
29 | $62 | $418 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
25 | $20 | $169 |
| 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. |
19 | $72 | $290 |
| 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. |
16 | $31 | $75 |
| 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. |
13 | $46 | $200 |
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.
3.1% high complexity
10.1% medium
86.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,361
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,766/year across 7 years
Top 24% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
562
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
$12,361 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,778
2023
$2,614
2022
$1,287
2021
$656
2020
$1,175
2019
$1,868
2018
$1,984
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$387
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$269
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$208
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$203
Amgen Inc.
$202
PFIZER INC.
$191
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$178
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$175
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$174
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$162
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$119
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$71
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$68
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$46
Lilly USA, LLC
$27
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Philips North America LLC
$25
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$24
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$19
Top 3 companies account for 31.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$1,119
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,054
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,050
Amgen Inc.
$1,006
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$903
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$770
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$718
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$590
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$546
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$514
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$472
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$424
Lilly USA, LLC
$251
Novo Nordisk Inc
$233
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$222
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$203
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$203
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$181
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$175
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$155
ABIOMED
$126
Dexcom, Inc.
$121
CVRx, Inc.
$115
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$100
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$97
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$95
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$94
Boston Scientific Corporation
$77
Abbott Laboratories
$70
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$68
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$66
Vertiflex, Inc.
$61
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$42
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$42
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$41
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$37
ABBVIE INC.
$29
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$29
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$28
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$25
Philips North America LLC
$25
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Hologic, LLC
$23
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$22
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$21
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$19
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$18
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 26.1% of all-time 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
419
Per 100K population
4.3
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE LITTLE CO OF MARY MED CTR SAN PEDRO
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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 above-average Medicare volume (top 14% 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 ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Reddy performed 2,207 ekg interpretation and report 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 $12,361 from 50 companies across 562 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 Pedro?
Dr. Reddy's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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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