Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thiruvallur Vallabhan, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Lady Lake, FL
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Vallabhan 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. Vallabhan
Dr. Thiruvallur Vallabhan is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Lady Lake, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vallabhan performed 3,570 Medicare services across 2,137 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vallabhan received a total of $10,555 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 170 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. Vallabhan 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 34% volume in FL
$10,555 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 | 81358 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
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 ↗3,570
Medicare services
Top 34% in FL for cardiovascular disease
2,137
Unique beneficiaries
$117
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~188 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, 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. |
847 | $59 | $216 |
| 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. |
652 | $84 | $185 |
| 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. |
483 | $88 | $345 |
| 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. |
349 | $128 | $215 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
268 | $40 | $110 |
| 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. |
122 | $10 | $150 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 122 | $293 | $800 |
| 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. |
68 | $14 | $39 |
| 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. |
68 | $9 | $26 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
61 | $27 | $65 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
60 | $1,942 | $3,600 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
54 | $18 | $365 |
| 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. |
53 | $56 | $231 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 52 | $158 | $366 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
41 | $137 | $347 |
| Stent placement and plaque removal in one vessel A procedure to clear plaque and blood clots from a single blood vessel, followed by the insertion of a stent and/or balloon dilation to keep the vessel open. |
30 | $504 | $808 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
27 | $11 | $91 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
25 | $22 | $54 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
25 | $16 | $42 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
25 | $101 | $819 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
23 | $57 | $110 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
22 | $449 | $1,954 |
| Aortography with contrast and radiologist review An imaging procedure using contrast dye to visualize the aorta above the heart valve, including professional review by a radiologist. |
22 | $29 | $417 |
| 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. |
22 | $131 | $249 |
| 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. |
20 | $63 | $126 |
| 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. |
16 | $122 | $282 |
| Chest artery catheter insertion with radiology review A tube is inserted into an artery in the chest for diagnostic or treatment purposes. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
13 | $184 | $4,380 |
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.
6.5% high complexity
18.5% medium
75.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,555
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,508/year across 7 years
Top 23% in FL for cardiovascular disease
15
Companies
170
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
$10,555 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,974
2023
$2,488
2022
$2,178
2021
$134
2020
$13
2019
$187
2018
$582
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$5,491
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,714
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,311
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$523
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$296
CVRx, Inc.
$284
ABIOMED
$227
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$125
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$115
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$111
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$89
Boston Scientific Corporation
$85
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$84
Inari Medical, Inc.
$69
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$30
Top 3 companies account for 80.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9520) IGT Devices Undivided · ABSOLUTE PRO · AVEIR · Assure WCD · Barostim Neo System · CareLink · Confirm Rx · ELIQUIS · ESSENTIO · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL THERAPIES · INGEVITY · Impella · Indigo System · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MITRACLIP · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · OPTIS · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · Pacemakers · Penumbra System · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quartet CRT Lead · RESOLUTE ONYX · RESONATE EL ICD VR · RUBY Coil · S · SYMPLICITY G3 · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · TYRX · VersaCross Access Solution · XARELTO
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.
Equivalent to $296 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
67
Per 100K population
16.8
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital
VILLAGES REGIONAL HOSPITAL, THE
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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. Vallabhan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Vallabhan experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vallabhan performed 847 hospital follow-up visit, moderate 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. Vallabhan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vallabhan received a total of $10,555 from 15 companies across 170 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. Vallabhan's costs compare to other cardiologists in Lady Lake?
Dr. Vallabhan's average Medicare payment per service is $117. 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. Vallabhan) 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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