Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rudram Naidu Muppuri, M.D

Long Term Care Hospital · Detroit, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
3990 JOHN R ST, Detroit, MI 48201
3139930822
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1184996530 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Muppuri 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. Muppuri

Dr. Rudram Naidu Muppuri is a long term care hospital specialist in Detroit, MI, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Muppuri performed 205 Medicare services across 204 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Muppuri received a total of $4,025 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 37 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in long term care hospital. 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. Muppuri 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 ▲ 205 Medicare services $4,025 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
205
Medicare services
0.2× state median for long term care hospital
204
Unique beneficiaries
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~15 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
Anesthesia for endoscopic procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel
Administration of anesthesia during an endoscopic procedure involving the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel.
57 $64 $1,737
Anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to examine the large bowel using an endoscope.
36 $58 $1,653
Anesthesia for colonoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during an examination of the colon using an endoscope.
29 $64 $1,319
Anesthesia for bowel endoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to examine the small and large bowel using an endoscope.
19 $73 $2,013
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy
Administration of anesthesia during x-ray or radiation therapy procedures.
14 $74 $2,393
Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance
A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement.
14 $76 $6,022
Anesthesia for skin procedures on arms, legs, or front body
This code covers anesthesia services provided for surgical procedures performed on the skin of the arms, legs, or anterior trunk.
13 $80 $1,981
Anesthesia for closed chest procedure
Administration of anesthesia for a closed surgical procedure involving the chest.
12 $111 $2,646
Anesthesia for upper abdomen procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures performed on the upper abdomen.
11 $154 $3,795
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 ↗
$4,025
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $671/year across 6 years
Top 0% in MI for long term care hospital
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
37
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
$4,025 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$239
2023
$256
2022
$852
2020
$36
2019
$275
2018
$2,367

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
EAGLE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$120
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$119
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,432
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$757
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$666
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$231
Flowonix Medical Incorporated
$143
ACACIA PHARMA INC
$123
EAGLE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$120
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$115
Nevro Corp.
$115
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$107
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$98
PFIZER INC.
$37
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$24
CHIESI USA, INC.
$23
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 70.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADAPTIVESTIM · APONVIE · BARHEMSYS · BRIDION · CLEVIPREX 25MG/50ML · DSUVIA · Exparel · KENGREAL · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · LYRICA · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Prialt · Prometra II · Ryanodex · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · WATCHMAN · mild Device Kit
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 0% for long term care hospital in MI.

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Geographic Context

Long term care hospitals within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.1
County median income
$59,521
Nearest hospital
HARPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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. Muppuri is a mixed practice specialist, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 0% of MI peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Muppuri experienced with anesthesia for endoscopic procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Muppuri performed 57 anesthesia for endoscopic procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel 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. Muppuri receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Muppuri received a total of $4,025 from 16 companies across 37 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. Muppuri's costs compare to other long term care hospitals in Detroit?
Dr. Muppuri's average Medicare payment per service is $74. 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. Muppuri) 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 →