Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Anand Ponnappan, MD

Otolaryngology · Mattoon, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1005 HEALTH CENTER DR STE 201, Mattoon, IL 61938
2172582409
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1629124243 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. Ponnappan

Dr. Anand Ponnappan is an otolaryngology specialist in Mattoon, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ponnappan performed 152 Medicare services across 137 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ponnappan received a total of $3,108 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 111 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Ponnappan 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ 152 Medicare services $3,108 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
152
Medicare services
Bottom 16% in IL for otolaryngology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
137
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~8 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.
 61 $54 $178
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
 37 $24 $167
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.
 36 $64 $330
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
 18 $19 $132
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 2023 ↗
$3,108
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $518/year across 6 years
Top 25% in IL for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
111
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
$3,108 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$233
2022
$594
2021
$590
2020
$233
2019
$878
2018
$581

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$115
Acclarent, Inc
$39
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$38
Optinose US, Inc.
$23
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$18
Top 3 companies account for 82.4% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$590
OptiNose US, Inc.
$420
Optinose US, Inc.
$305
Acclarent, Inc
$268
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$197
Aerin Medical Inc.
$194
Xoran Technologies
$177
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$166
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$136
ALK-Abello, Inc
$125
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$76
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$74
Stryker Corporation
$67
GENZYME CORPORATION
$58
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$55
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$51
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$46
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$29
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$24
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$18
Cook Medical LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 42.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · ACCLARENT NAVWIRE SINUS NAVIGATION GUIDEWIRE · Acclarent Aera · Acclarent ENT Navigation System · Acclarent Navwire · BIODESIGN · CIPRODEX · Coblation - Sinus Wands · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - XPRESS OFFICE START-UP KITS · FLEXITOUCH · Grastek · INSTRUMENTS-ENT · MiniCAT · NUCALA · NUVENT · Odactra · Otovel · PRE-PEN · PROPEL · RELIEVA Spin Balloon Sinuplasty System · Ryaltris · SINUVA · SPIROX - LATERA · SYMBICORT · TULA System · VIVAER STYLUS · Xhance
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
12.9
County median income
$56,040
Nearest hospital
SARAH BUSH LINCOLN HEALTH 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 2023
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. Ponnappan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Ponnappan experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ponnappan performed 61 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. Ponnappan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ponnappan received a total of $3,108 from 22 companies across 111 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. Ponnappan's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Mattoon?
Dr. Ponnappan's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Ponnappan) 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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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 →