Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Karnika Ayinapudi, MBBS
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Ocoee, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device
— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Research-focused
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ayinapudi
Dr. Karnika Ayinapudi is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Ocoee, FL, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ayinapudi performed 3,805 Medicare services across 2,795 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ayinapudi received a total of $36,120 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 175 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ayinapudi 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 46% volume in FL
$36,120 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,805
Medicare services
Top 46% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
2,795
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~346 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
1,118 | $6 | $49 |
| 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. |
687 | $10 | $82 |
| 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. |
457 | $89 | $248 |
| 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. |
248 | $88 | $283 |
| 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. |
197 | $127 | $468 |
| 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. |
174 | $114 | $369 |
| 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. |
121 | $59 | $211 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
94 | $58 | $258 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
72 | $79 | $688 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
59 | $17 | $136 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
54 | $8 | $185 |
| 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. |
51 | $9 | $89 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
46 | $33 | $116 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
41 | $60 | $191 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
39 | $353 | $2,400 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
36 | $15 | $131 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
35 | $9 | $97 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
34 | $19 | $144 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
32 | $55 | $18,760 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
26 | $671 | $2,860 |
| 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 | $20 | $102 |
| 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. |
23 | $97 | $322 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
19 | $67 | $298 |
| 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. |
19 | $85 | $263 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
18 | $18 | $85 |
| 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. |
17 | $62 | $470 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
13 | $650 | $3,918 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
13 | $48 | $236 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 13 | $114 | $451 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
13 | $17 | $55 |
| 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. |
11 | $26 | $158 |
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.
7.3% high complexity
0.0% medium
92.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$36,120
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,160/year across 7 years
Top 34% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
22
Companies
175
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.
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$27,258 (75.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,839 (21.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,023 (2.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,112
2023
$962
2022
$408
2021
$24,247
2020
$4,728
2019
$3,182
2018
$480
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$15,145
Medtronic, Inc.
$10,363
Abbott Laboratories
$4,166
BIOTRONIK INC.
$2,544
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,459
Boston Scientific Corporation
$401
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$248
PFIZER INC.
$248
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$238
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$232
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$230
United Therapeutics Corporation
$120
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$111
Amgen Inc.
$106
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$103
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$102
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$99
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$72
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 82.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Adapta · Arctic Front · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · Baylis Medical Company Radiofrequency Puncture Generator · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Carto 3 · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FARXIGA · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - THERAPIES · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LifeVest · MICRA · MULTAQ · NA · ONPATTRO · ORENITRAM · PULSESELECT · Repatha · SENSOR ENABLED · SelectSecure · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · TAVNEOS · VERQUVO · VIEWMATE · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · ZOOM · Zio monitor
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 →
The majority of payments (76%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work.
Equivalent to $949 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
1.2
County median income
$77,011
Nearest hospital
ORLANDO HEALTH-HEALTH CENTRAL 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. Ayinapudi is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with research-focused industry engagement.
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. Ayinapudi experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ayinapudi performed 1,118 ekg interpretation and report 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. Ayinapudi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ayinapudi received a total of $36,120 from 22 companies across 175 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. Ayinapudi's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Ocoee?
Dr. Ayinapudi's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Ayinapudi) 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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