Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thiruvallur Vallabhan, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Lady Lake, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
929 N US HIGHWAY 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159
3527502040
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1316992175 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. 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 in Lady Lake, FL, with 19 years in practice. 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

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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity847$59$216
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)652$84$185
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity483$88$345
Initial hospital admission, high complexity349$128$215
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test268$40$110
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes122$10$150
Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries122$293$800
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician68$14$39
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician68$9$26
Injection of drug or substance into vein61$27$65
Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress with concurrent ct scan60$1,942$3,600
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up54$18$365
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect53$56$231
Cardiac catheterization52$158$366
Echocardiogram, transthoracic41$137$347
Removal of plaque and blood clot, insertion of stent and/or balloon dilation of single vessel30$504$808
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access27$11$91
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days25$22$54
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days25$16$42
Insertion of tube in coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist25$101$819
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system23$57$110
Coronary stent placement22$449$1,954
Injection for imaging of aorta above heart valve with review by radiologist22$29$417
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)22$131$249
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)20$63$126
New patient office visit (45-59 min)16$122$282
Insertion of tube into chest artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist13$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.
6.7% high complexity
17.7% medium
75.6% 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
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
67
Per 100K population
16.8
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital
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0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

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 cardiovascular diseases 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 →
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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →