Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Prakash Sarvepalli, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Edmore, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Sarvepalli 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. Sarvepalli
Dr. Prakash Sarvepalli is an internal medicine specialist in Edmore, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sarvepalli performed 3,342 Medicare services across 1,478 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sarvepalli received a total of $9,301 from 59 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 478 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. Sarvepalli 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in MI
$9,301 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,342
Medicare services
Top 4% in MI for internal medicine
1,478
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~167 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
601 | $74 | $225 |
| 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. |
563 | $83 | $240 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
347 | $34 | $105 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
281 | $34 | $120 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
148 | $10 | $60 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
134 | $137 | $300 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
124 | $0 | $5 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
110 | $72 | $150 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
104 | $10 | $30 |
| 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. |
100 | $126 | $278 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
97 | $123 | $398 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
97 | $24 | $70 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
95 | $14 | $45 |
| Annual depression screening | 95 | $17 | $40 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
79 | $55 | $130 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
51 | $0 | $3 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
47 | $9 | $33 |
| 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. |
36 | $58 | $170 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
32 | $3 | $15 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
31 | $102 | $300 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
30 | $44 | $130 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
28 | $202 | $320 |
| Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes This service involves care coordination and management activities performed by a healthcare professional to prepare a patient for discharge from a nursing facility. It requires more than 30 minutes of time spent on these activities. |
19 | $101 | $200 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
19 | $30 | $85 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
19 | $95 | $310 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
16 | $3 | $20 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
16 | $23 | $60 |
| 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. |
12 | $8 | $50 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
11 | $157 | $391 |
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.
0.9% high complexity
11.1% medium
88.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,301
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,329/year across 7 years
Top 8% in MI for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
59
Companies
478
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
$9,132 (98.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$169 (1.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,410
2023
$829
2022
$966
2021
$863
2020
$793
2019
$2,145
2018
$2,295
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$221
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$185
ABBVIE INC.
$179
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$143
Lilly USA, LLC
$112
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$77
Lundbeck LLC
$75
Amgen Inc.
$72
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$56
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Exact Sciences Corporation
$44
Neurelis, Inc.
$40
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$40
PFIZER INC.
$39
Boston Scientific Corporation
$28
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$24
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$16
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 41.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,438
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$648
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$608
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$527
PFIZER INC.
$486
Lilly USA, LLC
$466
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$371
Amgen Inc.
$339
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$323
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$298
AbbVie Inc.
$295
ABBVIE INC.
$290
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$278
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$255
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$212
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$188
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$151
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$141
Insmed, Inc.
$131
Lundbeck LLC
$120
UCB, Inc.
$120
EISAI INC.
$117
Biogen, Inc.
$112
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$108
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$100
Dexcom, Inc.
$94
Exact Sciences Corporation
$84
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$73
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
Horizon Pharma plc
$66
Allergan, Inc.
$62
Allergan Inc.
$53
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$53
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$43
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$43
Neurelis, Inc.
$40
ITI, Inc.
$39
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$33
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Boston Scientific Corporation
$28
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Eisai Inc.
$24
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$21
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$20
Radius Health, Inc.
$19
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$17
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$17
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
CMP Pharma, Inc.
$15
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$12
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 29.0% 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for internal medicine in MI.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
45
Per 100K population
67.0
County median income
$64,892
Nearest hospital
SHERIDAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
13.1 mi
13.1 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. Sarvepalli is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of MI peers, with 20 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. Sarvepalli experienced with nursing facility visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sarvepalli performed 601 nursing facility visit, moderate complexity 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. Sarvepalli receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sarvepalli received a total of $9,301 from 59 companies across 478 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. Sarvepalli's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Edmore?
Dr. Sarvepalli'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. Sarvepalli) 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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