Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bharath Rajagopalan, M.B.,B.S
Cardiovascular Disease · Springfield, IL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Research-focused
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rajagopalan
Dr. Bharath Rajagopalan is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Springfield, IL, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rajagopalan performed 6,220 Medicare services across 4,031 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rajagopalan received a total of $46,739 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 214 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Rajagopalan 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in IL
$46,739 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,220
Medicare services
Top 8% in IL for cardiovascular disease
4,031
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~415 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 pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
813 | $15 | $100 |
| 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. |
719 | $10 | $90 |
| 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. |
611 | $96 | $255 |
| 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. |
548 | $56 | $375 |
| 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. |
524 | $21 | $110 |
| 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. |
425 | $19 | $85 |
| 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. |
378 | $62 | $180 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
258 | $34 | $142 |
| 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. |
236 | $26 | $195 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
196 | $19 | $75 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
189 | $613 | $2,001 |
| 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. |
103 | $129 | $349 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
100 | $100 | $340 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
96 | $137 | $500 |
| 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. |
85 | $130 | $395 |
| 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. |
75 | $10 | $58 |
| 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. |
73 | $52 | $226 |
| 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. |
69 | $84 | $475 |
| 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. |
67 | $63 | $175 |
| 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. |
48 | $773 | $5,395 |
| 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. |
47 | $95 | $260 |
| 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. |
45 | $48 | $190 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
43 | $47 | $580 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
43 | $14 | $170 |
| 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. |
39 | $413 | $2,500 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
39 | $40 | $100 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
35 | $28 | $118 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
32 | $65 | $1,000 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
32 | $250 | $2,020 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
31 | $19 | $87 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
30 | $38 | $162 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
29 | $65 | $14,538 |
| 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. |
23 | $38 | $155 |
| Esophageal cardiac monitoring probe insertion A probe is inserted into the esophagus to record electrical impulses from the upper and lower chambers of the heart. |
21 | $29 | $39 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
19 | $714 | $4,305 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with symptom monitoring This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including symptom tracking and a professional review and report of the results. |
19 | $121 | $850 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
18 | $663 | $4,040 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 18 | $163 | $500 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
17 | $64 | $180 |
| 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. |
16 | $377 | $1,591 |
| 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. |
11 | $6 | $32 |
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.
36.0% high complexity
0.0% medium
64.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$46,739
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,677/year across 7 years
Top 9% in IL for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
214
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.
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$26,451 (56.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$20,288 (43.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$705
2023
$2,289
2022
$618
2021
$556
2020
$37
2019
$9,137
2018
$33,399
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$339
Boston Scientific Corporation
$172
Medtronic, Inc.
$151
PFIZER INC.
$27
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 93.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$18,221
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16,882
Abbott Laboratories
$4,937
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,403
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$2,160
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,634
AtriCure, Inc.
$249
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$89
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$49
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$45
Welch Allyn
$42
PFIZER INC.
$27
Top 3 companies account for 85.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLIA MRI QUAD CRT-D SURESCAN · ATRICURE SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Ablation Therapy Hardware · Adapta · Advisa · Amplia MRI · Arctic Front · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CardioPerfect · CareLink · Carto 3 System · Claria MRI · CryoConsole · DiamondTemp · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · EP-WorkMate Claris System · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYS · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FlexAbility Ablation Catheter · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL THERAPIES · Micra · NA · PIPELINE · PULSESELECT · Reveal LINQ · SELECTSECURE · SENSOR ENABLED · SelectSecure · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · Therapy Ablation Catheter · VANTAGEVIEW · VIEWMATE · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO
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 →
The majority of payments (57%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for cardiovascular disease in IL.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
28
Per 100K population
14.3
County median income
$74,114
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
1.7 mi
1.7 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. Rajagopalan is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in IL), with research-focused industry engagement in the top 9% of IL peers, with 15 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. Rajagopalan experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rajagopalan performed 813 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days 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. Rajagopalan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rajagopalan received a total of $46,739 from 12 companies across 214 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. Rajagopalan's costs compare to other cardiologists in Springfield?
Dr. Rajagopalan's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Rajagopalan) 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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