Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vijaya Koka, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Ocala, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Low-engagement
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 specialist in Ocala, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. 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
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 | 78160 | 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 ↗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.
| 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. |
965 | $60 | $161 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
240 | $131 | $372 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
189 | $130 | $373 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
157 | $14 | $50 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
152 | $43 | $108 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
126 | $7 | $24 |
| 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. |
114 | $20 | $62 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
109 | $4 | $11 |
| 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. |
105 | $10 | $36 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
96 | $170 | $215 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
89 | $27 | $71 |
| 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. |
83 | $103 | $279 |
| 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. |
83 | $62 | $149 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
63 | $19 | $54 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
57 | $39 | $81 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
52 | $47 | $142 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
51 | $56 | $145 |
| 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. |
49 | $316 | $891 |
| 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. |
49 | $86 | $222 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
43 | $22 | $100 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
22 | $46 | $161 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $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
20.3% medium
60.7% 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 ›
ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · Acticor · Astron; Pulsar; AstronPulsar · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · CAMZYOS · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · FARXIGA · GENERAL THERAPIES · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LINQ II · LUNA · LifeVest · Livalo · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · Optimizer · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · SQRX PULSE GENERATOR · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · VERQUVO · VOQUEZNA · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN FLX · 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 $207 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
53
Per 100K population
13.7
County median income
$58,535
Nearest hospital
MARION COMMUNTIY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Koka is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. 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 cardiologists 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 →
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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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