Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vijaya Koka, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · Ocala, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Low-engagement
2111 SW 20TH PL, Ocala, FL 34471
3526224251
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1467436212 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. Koka

Dr. Vijaya Koka is a cardiovascular disease in Ocala, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Koka performed 2,907 Medicare services across 1,658 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Koka received a total of $6,020 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 289 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. Koka 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 42% volume in FL$ $6,020 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,907
Medicare services
Top 42% in FL for cardiovascular disease
1,658
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~145 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
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)965$60$161
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow240$131$372
Echocardiogram, transthoracic189$130$373
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days157$14$50
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test152$43$108
Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin126$7$24
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days114$20$62
Prothrombin time test (blood clotting)109$4$11
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead105$10$36
Technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study dose96$170$215
Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec89$27$71
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity83$103$279
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity83$62$149
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days63$19$54
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity57$39$81
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician52$47$142
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system51$56$145
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect49$316$891
New patient office visit (30-44 min)49$86$222
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days43$22$100
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review and report by health care professional22$46$161
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes13$67$207
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.
19.1% high complexity
17.0% medium
64.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,020
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $860/year across 7 years
Top 35% in FL for cardiovascular disease
31
Companies
289
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
$6,020 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$780
2023
$679
2022
$727
2021
$1,051
2020
$807
2019
$1,066
2018
$909

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$794
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$732
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$705
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$497
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$445
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$286
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$259
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$209
Boston Scientific Corporation
$188
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$187
BIOTRONIK INC.
$185
Amgen Inc.
$176
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$151
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$112
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$110
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$103
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$102
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$96
ATRICURE, INC.
$83
Allergan Inc.
$73
Lundbeck LLC
$70
Abbott Laboratories
$64
Medtronic, Inc.
$57
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$43
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$36
3B Medical, Inc.
$29
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$23
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Novo Nordisk Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 37.1% 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.

Equivalent to $207 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
53
Per 100K population
13.7
County median income
$58,535
Nearest hospital
MARION COMMUNTIY HOSPITAL
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. Koka is a electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Koka experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Koka performed 965 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. Koka receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Koka received a total of $6,020 from 31 companies across 289 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. Koka's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Ocala?
Dr. Koka's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Koka) 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 →