Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Viswanatha Reddy, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Benson, NC
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. Reddy 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. Reddy
Dr. Viswanatha Reddy is an internal medicine specialist in Benson, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Reddy performed 13,780 Medicare services across 7,737 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Reddy received a total of $13,160 from 66 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 720 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. Reddy 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 2% volume in NC
$13,160 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗13,780
Medicare services
Top 2% in NC for internal medicine
7,737
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~689 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,200 | $19 | $30 |
| 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. |
1,110 | $85 | $272 |
| 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. |
1,048 | $42 | $75 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
823 | $8 | $15 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
578 | $10 | $54 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
477 | $9 | $38 |
| 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. |
474 | $62 | $150 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
457 | $8 | $40 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
407 | $24 | $60 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
382 | $9 | $50 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
382 | $16 | $50 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
377 | $13 | $54 |
| 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. |
284 | $0 | $10 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
282 | $28 | $75 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
280 | $29 | $80 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 276 | $17 | $60 |
| 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. |
268 | $25 | $60 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
267 | $15 | $86 |
| Annual depression screening | 240 | $17 | $60 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
239 | $121 | $150 |
| 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. |
223 | $72 | $250 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
214 | $8 | $30 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
192 | $46 | $134 |
| 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. |
153 | $35 | $150 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
153 | $35 | $130 |
| 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. |
144 | $29 | $145 |
| 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. |
131 | $10 | $30 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
129 | $82 | $125 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
102 | $131 | $510 |
| 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. |
99 | $10 | $50 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
95 | $136 | $400 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
94 | $35 | $180 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
92 | $6 | $40 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
92 | $5 | $35 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
86 | $3 | $18 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
83 | $4 | $30 |
| 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. |
77 | $14 | $25 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
73 | $9 | $21 |
| Automated red blood cell count with calculations A blood test that automatically counts red blood cells and performs additional calculations to assess blood health. |
68 | $5 | $30 |
| 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. |
67 | $323 | $1,075 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
67 | $13 | $63 |
| Iron level test | 67 | $6 | $32 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
67 | $9 | $29 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
67 | $19 | $58 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
63 | $23 | $70 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
60 | $7 | $150 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
59 | $44 | $150 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
55 | $82 | $350 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
48 | $4 | $15 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
48 | $0 | $15 |
| 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. |
43 | $53 | $87 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
41 | $50 | $169 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
41 | $120 | $408 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
40 | $60 | $200 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
40 | $89 | $340 |
| Chronic care management services Comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients requiring ongoing chronic care management. |
39 | $35 | $125 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
38 | $43 | $162 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
36 | $4 | $20 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
36 | $1 | $15 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
35 | $23 | $75 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
35 | $149 | $285 |
| Low dose CT scan of chest for lung cancer screening A specialized CT scan of the chest using a lower radiation dose to screen for lung cancer. |
33 | $130 | $600 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
32 | $135 | $520 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
32 | $168 | $410 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
28 | $77 | $480 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
27 | $2 | $30 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
25 | $32 | $125 |
| Lung cancer screening counseling visit A visit to discuss the need for lung cancer screening using a low-dose CT scan. This service is used to determine eligibility and facilitate shared decision making. |
25 | $25 | $150 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
24 | $6 | $20 |
| 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. |
24 | $154 | $225 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
23 | $35 | $100 |
| 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. |
22 | $208 | $400 |
| 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. |
21 | $103 | $260 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
20 | $83 | $255 |
| Influenza virus nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid technology to detect multiple types of influenza virus. |
19 | $94 | $175 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
19 | $50 | $100 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
17 | $156 | $315 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
16 | $0 | $15 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
15 | $20 | $83 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
14 | $6 | $32 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
13 | $103 | $400 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
13 | $22 | $80 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
13 | $24 | $90 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
13 | $30 | $80 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
13 | $35 | $100 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
13 | $4 | $82 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
12 | $73 | $300 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
11 | $33 | $80 |
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.
2.0% high complexity
19.2% medium
78.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,160
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,880/year across 7 years
Top 8% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
66
Companies
720
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
$13,160 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,412
2023
$1,746
2022
$2,995
2021
$2,587
2020
$1,587
2019
$1,386
2018
$1,447
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$144
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$135
ABBVIE INC.
$135
Corcept Therapeutics
$116
PFIZER INC.
$91
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$81
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$70
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$66
Lilly USA, LLC
$65
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$59
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$55
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$50
Novo Nordisk Inc
$45
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$44
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$37
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$37
Baxter Healthcare
$32
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$31
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$22
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Exact Sciences Corporation
$16
Amgen Inc.
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Eisai Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 29.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PREVENTRIC DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
$1,183
Amgen Inc.
$1,135
Novo Nordisk Inc
$883
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$814
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$782
PFIZER INC.
$649
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$641
ABBVIE INC.
$493
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$433
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$392
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$384
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$342
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$307
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$297
AbbVie Inc.
$282
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$272
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$256
Lilly USA, LLC
$252
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$211
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$204
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$197
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$177
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$148
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$142
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$136
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$129
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$129
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$129
Biogen, Inc.
$121
Corcept Therapeutics
$116
Corium, LLC
$114
Mannkind Corporation
$113
Allergan, Inc.
$88
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$81
Eisai Inc.
$75
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$71
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$69
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$66
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$66
Exact Sciences Corporation
$63
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$57
Genentech USA, Inc.
$51
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$47
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$42
Allergan Inc.
$40
Boston Scientific Corporation
$38
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$38
Baxter Healthcare
$32
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$27
Celgene Corporation
$24
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
ITI, Inc.
$18
Radius Health, Inc.
$17
Seqirus USA Inc
$17
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$15
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$14
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
AbbVie, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 24.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · ADLARITY · ADUHELM · AFREZZA · AIMOVIG · AJOVY · AMYVID · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · Adlarity · Aimovig · Androgel · BAQSIMI · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · BPRO BT AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · BYDUREON · CAPLYTA · CHANTIX · COLOGUARD · COMIRNATY · Cologuard Collection Kit · DIFICID · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FLUCELVAX QUADRIVALENT · GARDASIL · GEMTESA · GLASSIA · GVOKE PFS · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · INJECTAFER · INVEGA SUSTENNA · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KEVEYIS · Kerendia · Kimyrsa · Korlym · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LOKELMA · LYRICA · LYUMJEV · Leqembi · Livalo · MONOFERRIC · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Mitigare · Monoferric · Movantik · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NUCALA · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · OTREXUP · Orbactiv · Otezla · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · PYRUKYND · Prolia · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · QVAR · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SEGLENTIS · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · SPRAVATO · STEGLATRO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TROKENDI XR · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Trulance · Tymlos · UBRELVY · UTIBRON NEOHALER · Ultomiris · Utibron · VERQUVO · VESICARE · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veltassa · Veozah · Victoza · WATCHMAN Access System · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xofluza · YUPELRI · Yupelri · ZENPEP · ZORYVE · ZTLido
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 8% for internal medicine in NC.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
220
Per 100K population
97.1
County median income
$79,838
Nearest hospital
BETSY JOHNSON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
9.3 mi
9.3 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. Reddy is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of NC 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. Reddy experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Reddy performed 1,200 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Reddy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Reddy received a total of $13,160 from 66 companies across 720 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. Reddy's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Benson?
Dr. Reddy's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Reddy) 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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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.
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