Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Amaresh Vydyanathan, MD, MS

Anesthesiology · Bloomington, IL
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring — Significant remote device monitoring activity
Low-engagement
1015 S MERCER AVE, Bloomington, IL 61701
3096624321
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1336319094 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Vydyanathan

Dr. Amaresh Vydyanathan is an anesthesiology specialist in Bloomington, IL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vydyanathan performed 510 Medicare services across 358 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vydyanathan received a total of $5,383 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 120 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. 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. Vydyanathan 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 12% volume in IL $5,383 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
510
Medicare services
Top 12% in IL for anesthesiology
358
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~28 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
Remote therapeutic monitoring, additional 20 minutes
This service covers the physician's time for managing remote therapeutic monitoring data beyond the initial monthly allotment. It applies for each additional 20-minute increment used within a calendar month.
159 $14 $25
Musculoskeletal remote monitoring device supply, 30 days
A device supply that records and transmits data for remote monitoring of the musculoskeletal system over a 30-day period.
83 $30 $67
Remote therapeutic monitoring, first 20 minutes
Physician management of remote therapeutic monitoring data for the first 20 minutes per calendar month.
83 $30 $58
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.
76 $63 $441
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.
53 $84 $682
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.
28 $92 $546
Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes
A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone.
17 $76 $527
Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance
An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement.
11 $85 $1,037
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 ↗
$5,383
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $769/year across 7 years
Top 6% in IL for anesthesiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
120
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
$4,683 (87.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$400 (7.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$300 (5.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$818
2023
$801
2022
$887
2021
$804
2020
$160
2019
$1,103
2018
$809

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$473
Medtronic, Inc.
$144
TRICE MEDICAL, INC.
$70
ABBVIE INC.
$64
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$23
Nevro Corp.
$23
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$21
Top 3 companies account for 83.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,105
Nevro Corp.
$848
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$700
Abbott Laboratories
$416
Medtronic, Inc.
$381
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$313
Stryker Corporation
$103
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$102
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$90
TRICE MEDICAL, INC.
$70
ABBVIE INC.
$64
Avanos Medical
$42
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$38
AbbVie Inc.
$35
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$23
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$21
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$17
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$15
Top 3 companies account for 67.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARTISAN · Axium INS DRG IPG · Axium Sheath Braided DRG · BOTOX · CALDOLOR · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · General - Pain Management · INFINION · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · IVS - IVAS · Iovera System · NELLCOR · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · Omnia · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRINT PNS System · Senza · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w/Receiver · UBRELVY · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · VECTRIS · Vanta · WAVEWRITER ALPHA · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · Zynrelef
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 (87%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for anesthesiology in IL.

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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
10.5
County median income
$78,329
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
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. Vydyanathan is a remote monitoring specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of IL peers, with 18 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. Vydyanathan experienced with remote therapeutic monitoring, additional 20 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vydyanathan performed 159 remote therapeutic monitoring, additional 20 minutes 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. Vydyanathan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vydyanathan received a total of $5,383 from 18 companies across 120 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. Vydyanathan's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Bloomington?
Dr. Vydyanathan's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Vydyanathan) 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 →
About this page

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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →