Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ramal Weragoda, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Canton, GA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Weragoda
Dr. Ramal Weragoda is an internal medicine specialist in Canton, GA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Weragoda performed 3,212 Medicare services across 2,302 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Weragoda received a total of $17,021 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 207 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Weragoda is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 11% volume in GA
$17,021 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,212
Medicare services
Top 11% in GA for internal medicine
2,302
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~201 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
476 | $11 | $46 |
| 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. |
428 | $21 | $91 |
| 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. |
372 | $89 | $387 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
273 | $16 | $70 |
| 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. |
175 | $6 | $25 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
172 | $57 | $226 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
106 | $137 | $541 |
| 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. |
97 | $26 | $123 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 87 | $164 | $664 |
| 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. |
72 | $17 | $79 |
| 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. |
71 | $26 | $50 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
60 | $47 | $292 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and configuration of a pacemaker device to ensure proper operation. This service involves setting device parameters before or after surgical implantation. |
56 | $11 | $44 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
54 | $51 | $197 |
| 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. |
42 | $128 | $503 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
41 | $77 | $308 |
| 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. |
41 | $63 | $274 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
36 | $83 | $318 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
35 | $143 | $605 |
| 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. |
35 | $94 | $345 |
| 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. |
34 | $9 | $62 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
33 | $239 | $921 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
32 | $91 | $572 |
| 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. |
31 | $82 | $356 |
| 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. |
29 | $742 | $2,792 |
| 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. |
28 | $73 | $288 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 28 | $29 | $113 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
28 | $238 | $921 |
| 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. |
28 | $62 | $229 |
| 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. |
26 | $364 | $1,571 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
23 | $611 | $2,351 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
23 | $17 | $77 |
| Permanent leadless pacemaker insertion A small, self-contained pacemaker is placed directly into the heart without using wires. The procedure is guided by imaging to ensure correct positioning. |
22 | $309 | $1,448 |
| 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data. |
21 | $30 | $116 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
20 | $52 | $234 |
| 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. |
16 | $337 | $1,393 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A test that monitors the heart's electrical activity while the patient exercises or receives medication to increase heart rate. |
13 | $21 | $127 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
13 | $11 | $43 |
| Heart conduction tissue destruction A procedure that destroys heart conduction tissue to create a heart block. |
13 | $458 | $1,752 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
11 | $347 | $1,393 |
| 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. |
11 | $49 | $219 |
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.
42.1% high complexity
6.5% medium
51.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,021
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,432/year across 7 years
Top 4% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
207
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
$16,236 (95.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$785 (4.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,541
2023
$3,704
2022
$2,729
2021
$1,187
2020
$330
2019
$1,970
2018
$560
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,281
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,568
Abbott Laboratories
$1,060
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$133
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$129
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$110
PFIZER INC.
$99
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$47
ABIOMED
$36
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
CVRx, Inc.
$16
Amgen Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 90.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$8,100
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,704
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,869
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$870
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$336
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$269
PFIZER INC.
$239
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$184
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$180
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$133
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$129
AtriCure, Inc.
$127
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$124
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$112
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$111
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$109
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$80
CVRx, Inc.
$63
Amgen Inc.
$51
Invuity, Inc.
$46
ABIOMED
$36
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
BIOTRONIK INC.
$24
Artivion, Inc.
$21
CHF Solutions, Inc
$16
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$16
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$16
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$14
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 80.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · AMPLATZER AMULET · ASSURITY · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Accent Pacemaker · Adapta · Aquadex · Arctic Front · Azure · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · Cardiovascular- Research only · CareLink · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · CryoConsole · ECM · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYS · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · Impella · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MULTAQ · Micra · NA · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · ON-X AORTIC HEART VALVE WITH CONFORM-X SEWING RING AND EXTENDED HOLDER · ONPATTRO · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PULSESELECT · Photonblade · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rhythmia Mapping System · SENSOR ENABLED · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Soundstar · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · VYNDAQEL · Vascular Closure Device · Visia AF · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZIO Patch
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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for internal medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
885
Per 100K population
322.4
County median income
$105,442
Nearest hospital
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Weragoda is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of GA peers, with 16 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Weragoda experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Weragoda performed 476 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Weragoda receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Weragoda received a total of $17,021 from 29 companies across 207 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. Weragoda's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Canton?
Dr. Weragoda's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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. Weragoda) 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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