Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Pavan Tummala, M.D.
Neurology · Gainesville, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Tummala 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. Tummala
Dr. Pavan Tummala is a neurology specialist in Gainesville, GA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tummala performed 531 Medicare services across 520 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tummala received a total of $9,145 from 71 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 505 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Tummala 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 45% volume in GA
$9,145 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗531
Medicare services
Top 45% in GA for neurology
520
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~38 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. |
152 | $34 | $129 |
| 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. |
81 | $58 | $198 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
47 | $70 | $196 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
36 | $8 | $14 |
| Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs This procedure involves placing skin electrodes and measuring stimulated sites on the arms and legs. |
34 | $33 | $154 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
32 | $41 | $269 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
23 | $147 | $522 |
| 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. |
23 | $133 | $333 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
22 | $40 | $227 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
19 | $14 | $71 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 18 | $174 | $414 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 5-6 tests A series of 5 to 6 tests that measure how well nerves send electrical signals. The procedure evaluates nerve function and helps identify damage or dysfunction. |
17 | $97 | $327 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
16 | $15 | $73 |
| 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. |
11 | $143 | $290 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,145
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,306/year across 7 years
Top 27% in GA for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
71
Companies
505
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
$8,870 (97.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$275 (3.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,981
2023
$1,052
2022
$2,422
2021
$992
2020
$973
2019
$811
2018
$913
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$524
ABBVIE INC.
$352
PFIZER INC.
$311
SK Life Science, Inc.
$114
ARGENX US, INC.
$94
Eisai Inc.
$89
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$83
UCB, Inc.
$46
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$43
Celgene Corporation
$32
EMD Serono, Inc.
$31
Lilly USA, LLC
$31
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$25
Neurelis, Inc.
$24
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$23
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$21
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$21
Kedrion Biopharma, Inc.
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Bioventus LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 59.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$914
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$885
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$609
AbbVie Inc.
$405
PFIZER INC.
$356
EMD Serono, Inc.
$332
GENZYME CORPORATION
$329
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$302
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$279
UCB, Inc.
$254
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$221
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$216
Biogen, Inc.
$210
SK Life Science, Inc.
$203
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$193
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$189
Eisai Inc.
$187
Lundbeck LLC
$185
EISAI INC.
$180
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$178
ARGENX US, INC.
$158
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$158
Amgen Inc.
$143
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$138
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$136
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$117
Lilly USA, LLC
$107
Allergan, Inc.
$92
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$91
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$85
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$82
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$82
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$60
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
AbbVie, Inc.
$55
CSL Behring
$52
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$50
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
Bausch Health US, LLC
$37
MDD US Operations, LLC
$32
Celgene Corporation
$32
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$29
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Allergan Inc.
$29
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$28
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$28
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$27
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$25
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$25
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$24
Neurelis, Inc.
$24
Corium, LLC
$22
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$21
Kedrion Biopharma, Inc.
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$15
Bioventus LLC
$15
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$15
Grifols USA, LLC
$14
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$13
Banner Life Sciences, LLC
$13
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$12
Strongbridge US INC.
$11
Ambu Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 26.3% of all-time 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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
44
Per 100K population
21.1
County median income
$77,430
Nearest hospital
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC
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. Tummala is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Tummala experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tummala performed 152 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. Tummala receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tummala received a total of $9,145 from 71 companies across 505 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. Tummala's costs compare to other neurologists in Gainesville?
Dr. Tummala's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Tummala) 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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects 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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