Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Asvin Ganapathi, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery · Thousand Oaks, CA
Practice pattern: Interventional & Cardiac — Practice combining interventional and cardiac services
Low-engagement
227 W JANSS RD STE 340, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
8058529100
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1013234061 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Ganapathi 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. Ganapathi

Dr. Asvin Ganapathi is a thoracic surgery specialist in Thousand Oaks, CA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ganapathi performed 62 Medicare services across 49 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ganapathi received a total of $10,420 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 74 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. 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. Ganapathi 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.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ 62 Medicare services $10,420 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
62
Medicare services
Bottom 19% in CA for thoracic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
49
Unique beneficiaries
$219
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~4 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
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
 31 $38 $135
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery
A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery.
 20 $544 $4,245
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 11 $139 $470
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.
32.3% high complexity
0.0% medium
67.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$10,420
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,489/year across 7 years
Top 30% in CA for thoracic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
74
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
$7,441 (71.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,762 (26.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$217 (2.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$541
2023
$259
2022
$221
2021
$166
2020
$5,610
2019
$1,472
2018
$2,150

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABIOMED
$218
Medtronic, Inc.
$148
Abbott Laboratories
$136
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$23
Stryker Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 92.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$4,310
Allergan, Inc.
$2,762
AtriCure, Inc.
$1,537
Medtronic, Inc.
$475
Abbott Laboratories
$445
CryoLife, Inc.
$406
ABIOMED
$218
Boston Scientific Corporation
$132
ATRICURE, INC.
$36
Artivion, Inc.
$33
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$25
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$23
Stryker Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 82.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER Occluders · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOSPHERE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM · AUTOLOG · AVALUS · AtriCure Cryosurgical System · AtriCure Synergy Ablation System · BIOMEDICUS · BOTOX · BioGlue · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CoreValve Evolut · EOPA · EPIC · General - Vascular Intervention · HeartWare HVAD · Impella · LIFESPARC · MC3 NAUTILUS(TM) ECMO OXYGENATOR · Mosaic · NA · Nautilus · ON-X AORTIC HEART VALVE WITH CONFORM-X SEWING RING AND EXTENDED HOLDER · Open Pivot · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · TRILLIUM AFFINITY NT · Tri-Ad · VITALFLOW CONSOLE
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 (71%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Thoracic surgerists within 10 mi
22
Per 100K population
2.6
County median income
$107,327
Nearest hospital
LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
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. Ganapathi is an interventional & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Ganapathi experienced with hospital follow-up visit, low complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ganapathi performed 31 hospital follow-up visit, low complexity 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. Ganapathi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ganapathi received a total of $10,420 from 13 companies across 74 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. Ganapathi's costs compare to other thoracic surgerists in Thousand Oaks?
Dr. Ganapathi's average Medicare payment per service is $219. 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. Ganapathi) 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →