Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Satish Vadapalli, MD

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician · Valencia, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
27879 SMYTH DR, Valencia, CA 91355
6612592500
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1598729998 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Vadapalli

Dr. Satish Vadapalli is a pediatric otolaryngology physician in Valencia, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vadapalli performed 1,288 Medicare services across 994 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vadapalli received a total of $6,357 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 160 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatric otolaryngology physician. 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. Vadapalli 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 17% volume in CA $6,357 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,288
Medicare services
Top 17% in CA for pediatric otolaryngology physician
994
Unique beneficiaries
$103
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~68 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
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.
435 $65 $215
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.
279 $101 $372
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
180 $35 $134
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.
151 $121 $343
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.
95 $74 $344
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
43 $106 $494
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech.
20 $27 $380
Endoscopic sinus dilation
A procedure that widens the nasal sinuses using an endoscope to improve drainage and airflow.
18 $1,903 $11,508
Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring
A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing, airflow, and physical effort during sleep.
16 $68 $677
Laryngoscopy, diagnostic
A procedure to examine the voice box using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope.
15 $120 $836
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
13 $21 $69
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
12 $27 $643
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 11 $169 $528
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 ↗
$6,357
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $908/year across 7 years
Top 7% in CA for pediatric otolaryngology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
160
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
$6,357 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,502
2023
$1,189
2022
$820
2021
$377
2020
$188
2019
$1,818
2018
$463

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$1,258
GENZYME CORPORATION
$133
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$53
Optinose US, Inc.
$23
Phadia US Inc.
$21
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$14
Top 3 companies account for 96.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$2,827
Stryker Corporation
$2,024
OptiNose US, Inc.
$333
GENZYME CORPORATION
$222
Optinose US, Inc.
$221
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$125
Acclarent, Inc
$115
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$100
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$86
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$74
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$48
Neurent Medical Limited
$45
Olympus America Inc.
$22
Phadia US Inc.
$21
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$19
Arrinex, Inc.
$18
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$17
ALK-Abello, Inc
$15
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$14
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 81.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Celon System · Clarifix · DUPIXENT · Dexilant · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - MINIFESS TURBINATE FORCEPS · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Evekeo ODT · FLEXITOUCH · HALO · INSPIRE · ImmunoCAP · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · LENS 4K · NEUROMARK Device · NUCALA · Odactra · Otovel · PROPEL · QVAR · REFLEX ULTRA Turbinate Wands · Ryaltris · SINUVA · SPIROX - LATERA · TruDi NAV Cable · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for pediatric otolaryngology physician in CA.

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Geographic Context

Pediatric otolaryngology physicians within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
0.1
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL
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. Vadapalli is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% 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. Vadapalli experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vadapalli performed 435 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Vadapalli receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vadapalli received a total of $6,357 from 20 companies across 160 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. Vadapalli's costs compare to other pediatric otolaryngology physicians in Valencia?
Dr. Vadapalli's average Medicare payment per service is $103. 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. Vadapalli) 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 →
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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