Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shrikanth Upadya, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · The Villages, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed 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. Upadya 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. Upadya
Dr. Shrikanth Upadya is a cardiovascular disease in The Villages, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Upadya performed 18,857 Medicare services across 6,091 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Upadya received a total of $36,013 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 261 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Upadya is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in FL$ $36,013 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗18,857
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for cardiovascular disease
6,091
Unique beneficiaries
$106
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~992 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) | 7,952 | $0 | $2 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | 2,729 | $93 | $248 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test | 1,076 | $44 | $218 |
| Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose | 712 | $90 | $462 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic | 548 | $105 | $271 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes | 419 | $9 | $22 |
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 365 | $278 | $691 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) | 365 | $21 | $68 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | 311 | $63 | $176 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) | 309 | $4 | $39 |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | 272 | $20 | $52 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 272 | $93 | $238 |
| 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 tec | 269 | $27 | $72 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity | 244 | $63 | $154 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead | 236 | $10 | $29 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 182 | $39 | $96 |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel | 170 | $136 | $334 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days | 155 | $16 | $42 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) | 137 | $116 | $327 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days | 132 | $23 | $59 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 129 | $87 | $228 |
| Removal of plaque in arteries of leg | 116 | $6,393 | $16,677 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 116 | $116 | $296 |
| Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image | 106 | $129 | $319 |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | 104 | $735 | $1,813 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 100 | $188 | $592 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician | 90 | $17 | $41 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician | 90 | $11 | $28 |
| Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image | 89 | $99 | $249 |
| Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | 69 | $17 | $44 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity | 64 | $100 | $260 |
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance | 60 | $1,282 | $3,189 |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system | 56 | $41 | $108 |
| Balloon dilation of artery of leg, initial vessel | 53 | $1,893 | $7,978 |
| Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | 51 | $120 | $296 |
| Coronary stent placement | 47 | $468 | $1,198 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | 45 | $31 | $76 |
| Injection, aminophyllin, up to 250 mg | 45 | $8 | $57 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review and report by health care professional | 43 | $50 | $138 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 43 | $74 | $187 |
| Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel or graft with review by radiologist, initial vessel | 41 | $77 | $192 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month | 36 | $32 | $94 |
| Programming of dual lead pacemaker system | 32 | $60 | $152 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days | 31 | $38 | $93 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional | 25 | $19 | $50 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with transmission of patient triggered events with review and report by health care professional | 25 | $625 | $1,568 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 24 | $203 | $673 |
| Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | 23 | $25 | $72 |
| Balloon dilation of single coronary artery or branch | 22 | $376 | $1,072 |
| Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel | 21 | $6,693 | $16,844 |
| Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress with concurrent ct scan | 19 | $610 | $1,535 |
| Insertion of tube in coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 18 | $119 | $550 |
| Balloon dilation of artery of leg, each additional vessel | 17 | $642 | $1,577 |
| Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report | 17 | $84 | $206 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers | 17 | $14 | $35 |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function | 17 | $2 | $6 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 17 | $258 | $750 |
| Insertion of tube into vena cava | 16 | $250 | $1,034 |
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | 16 | $1,010 | $2,479 |
| Review by radiologist of 1 arm or leg vein of 1 arm or leg image | 16 | $86 | $211 |
| Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta | 13 | $73 | $145 |
| Shockwave destruction of calcified plaque in coronary artery accessed through skin using catheter | 12 | $133 | $334 |
| Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment, initial vessel | 11 | $56 | $146 |
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.
6.2% high complexity
58.3% medium
35.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$36,013
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,145/year across 7 years
Top 10% in FL for cardiovascular disease
40
Companies
261
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$28,552 (79.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,450 (20.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12 (0.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024$15,983
2023$15,397
2022$1,418
2021$1,298
2020$512
2019$939
2018$467
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$28,650
Penumbra, Inc.
$2,286
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$774
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$761
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$633
Amgen Inc.
$364
Abbott Laboratories
$308
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$284
Boston Scientific Corporation
$239
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$193
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$158
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$152
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$133
PFIZER INC.
$127
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$102
Reflow Medical Inc
$94
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$61
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$57
Inari Medical, Inc.
$56
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$53
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$45
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$43
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$39
Medtronic, Inc.
$37
CORDIS US CORP.
$36
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$34
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$32
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$31
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$27
ABIOMED
$26
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$22
Terumo Medical Corporation
$20
Cook Medical LLC
$20
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$18
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$12
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$11
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 88.1% 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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for cardiovascular disease in FL.
Equivalent to $191 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
76
Per 100K population
55.3
County median income
$73,297
Nearest hospital
VILLAGES REGIONAL HOSPITAL, THE
6.2 mi
6.2 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. Upadya is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), and high industry engagement (mixed engagement, top 10%), 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. Upadya experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Upadya performed 7,952 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Upadya receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Upadya received a total of $36,013 from 40 companies across 261 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. Upadya's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in The Villages?
Dr. Upadya's average Medicare payment per service is $106. 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. Upadya) 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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