Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sukumaran Ramaswami, MD
Internal Medicine · Dunnellon, FL
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. Ramaswami
Dr. Sukumaran Ramaswami is an internal medicine specialist in Dunnellon, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ramaswami performed 3,324 Medicare services across 2,362 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ramaswami received a total of $15,424 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 684 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Ramaswami is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in FL
$15,424 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 70656 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,324
Medicare services
Top 13% in FL for internal medicine
2,362
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~175 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 (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. |
1,109 | $85 | $214 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
380 | $80 | $124 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
366 | $126 | $221 |
| Annual depression screening | 355 | $18 | $38 |
| 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. |
194 | $55 | $146 |
| 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. |
181 | $63 | $142 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
177 | $3 | $50 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
82 | $8 | $26 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
55 | $3 | $12 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
54 | $45 | $150 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
48 | $212 | $462 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
44 | $90 | $211 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
36 | $40 | $106 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
34 | $17 | $40 |
| 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. |
33 | $103 | $274 |
| 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. |
24 | $86 | $333 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
21 | $158 | $328 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
18 | $83 | $372 |
| 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. |
17 | $10 | $37 |
| 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. |
16 | $26 | $126 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
16 | $6 | $38 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
16 | $12 | $37 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
16 | $29 | $94 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
16 | $39 | $122 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
16 | $162 | $338 |
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
4.1% medium
95.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,424
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,203/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for internal medicine
46
Companies
684
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
$15,424 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,574
2023
$2,069
2022
$2,292
2021
$1,751
2020
$2,314
2019
$3,045
2018
$2,378
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,841
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$2,160
Amgen Inc.
$1,161
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,120
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,031
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$995
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$665
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$632
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$436
Radius Health, Inc.
$376
PFIZER INC.
$361
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$339
Abbott Laboratories
$314
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$293
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$286
Allergan Inc.
$273
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$248
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$244
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$205
Exact Sciences Corporation
$156
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$125
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$125
ABBVIE INC.
$118
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$103
AbbVie Inc.
$99
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$98
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$86
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$64
Biogen, Inc.
$55
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$54
Allergan, Inc.
$42
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$34
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$34
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$33
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$32
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$20
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Nevro Corp.
$16
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
AbbVie, Inc.
$13
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 40.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for internal medicine in FL.
Equivalent to $464 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
233
Per 100K population
60.1
County median income
$58,535
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH OCALA
11.6 mi
11.6 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Ramaswami is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of FL peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ramaswami experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ramaswami performed 1,109 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Ramaswami receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ramaswami received a total of $15,424 from 46 companies across 684 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. Ramaswami's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Dunnellon?
Dr. Ramaswami's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Ramaswami) 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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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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