Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jagadeesh Kalavakunta, M.D.,
Internal Medicine · Coldwater, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kalavakunta
Dr. Jagadeesh Kalavakunta is an internal medicine specialist in Coldwater, MI, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kalavakunta performed 2,583 Medicare services across 1,665 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kalavakunta received a total of $13,526 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 338 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. Kalavakunta 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 7% volume in MI
$13,526 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,583
Medicare services
Top 7% in MI for internal medicine
1,665
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~144 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 (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. |
642 | $87 | $296 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
265 | $4 | $48 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
261 | $15 | $162 |
| 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. |
245 | $5 | $82 |
| 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. |
151 | $61 | $127 |
| 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. |
124 | $10 | $38 |
| 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. |
79 | $10 | $91 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 78 | $163 | $1,029 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
72 | $17 | $61 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
66 | $388 | $1,578 |
| 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. |
66 | $124 | $348 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
53 | $6 | $28 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
53 | $2 | $18 |
| 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. |
46 | $120 | $383 |
| 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. |
43 | $18 | $67 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
41 | $20 | $68 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
34 | $83 | $327 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
29 | $15 | $58 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
28 | $18 | $63 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
26 | $19 | $81 |
| 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. |
21 | $130 | $373 |
| 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. |
19 | $84 | $338 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 19 | $153 | $433 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
18 | $74 | $239 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
18 | $57 | $282 |
| 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. |
17 | $56 | $238 |
| 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. |
17 | $10 | $38 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 14 | $156 | $1,160 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 14 | $258 | $1,292 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
12 | $53 | $222 |
| 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. |
12 | $94 | $183 |
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.
8.6% high complexity
8.2% medium
83.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,526
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,932/year across 7 years
Top 6% in MI for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
338
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
$13,508 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$18 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,528
2023
$2,434
2022
$2,104
2021
$1,281
2020
$747
2019
$2,106
2018
$2,326
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$413
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$400
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$209
Penumbra, Inc.
$198
Abbott Laboratories
$157
Medtronic, Inc.
$153
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$148
ABIOMED
$143
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$127
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$124
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$117
CORDIS US CORP.
$64
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$42
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$35
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$33
Imperative Care, Inc
$30
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$17
Teleflex LLC
$16
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 40.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$2,156
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,564
Abbott Laboratories
$1,231
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,217
Inari Medical, Inc.
$801
ABIOMED
$756
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$733
Medtronic, Inc.
$651
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$646
Amgen Inc.
$455
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$441
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$343
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$319
Penumbra, Inc.
$254
CORDIS US CORP.
$210
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$195
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$193
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$148
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$125
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$124
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$117
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$107
Terumo Medical Corporation
$93
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$82
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$76
Teleflex LLC
$68
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$63
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$53
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$43
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$42
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$38
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$35
Imperative Care, Inc
$30
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$28
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$22
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$21
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$17
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 36.6% 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 (100%) 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 internal medicine in MI.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
42.3
County median income
$61,958
Nearest hospital
INSIGHT HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER COLDWATER
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. Kalavakunta is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of MI 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. Kalavakunta experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kalavakunta performed 642 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Kalavakunta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kalavakunta received a total of $13,526 from 39 companies across 338 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. Kalavakunta's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Coldwater?
Dr. Kalavakunta's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Kalavakunta) 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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