Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rajasekhar Nekkanti, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Greenville, NC
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nekkanti
Dr. Rajasekhar Nekkanti is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Greenville, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nekkanti performed 5,348 Medicare services across 2,864 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nekkanti received a total of $104,159 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 584 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Nekkanti 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 7% volume in NC
$104,159 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,348
Medicare services
Top 7% in NC for cardiovascular disease
2,864
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~267 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,446 | $6 | $21 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
1,008 | $15 | $184 |
| 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. |
523 | $18 | $148 |
| 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. |
520 | $49 | $155 |
| 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. |
518 | $20 | $187 |
| 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. |
494 | $25 | $293 |
| 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. |
73 | $61 | $146 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
69 | $58 | $291 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
61 | $81 | $466 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
59 | $2 | $124 |
| 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. |
51 | $101 | $284 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
48 | $18 | $45 |
| 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. |
44 | $78 | $480 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
41 | $18 | $169 |
| 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. |
41 | $71 | $384 |
| 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. |
41 | $6 | $101 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
31 | $17 | $45 |
| 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. |
31 | $61 | $317 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
21 | $15 | $62 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
20 | $20 | $102 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
19 | $53 | $915 |
| Implantable defibrillator programming Adjustment and testing of an implanted heart rhythm device to ensure it functions correctly. |
18 | $59 | $199 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
18 | $14 | $517 |
| Pacemaker/ICD evaluation at implant or replacement Assessment of a single or dual chamber pacing cardioverter-defibrillator and generator during the initial implantation or replacement procedure. |
18 | $156 | $2,361 |
| Permanent leadless pacemaker insertion A small, self-contained pacemaker is placed directly into the heart without using wires. The procedure is guided by imaging to ensure correct positioning. |
15 | $364 | $3,160 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
15 | $8 | $18 |
| 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. |
15 | $10 | $186 |
| 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. |
14 | $379 | $3,496 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
14 | $8 | $62 |
| 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. |
14 | $58 | $164 |
| 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. |
13 | $693 | $4,822 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
12 | $36 | $106 |
| 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. |
12 | $135 | $401 |
| 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. |
11 | $69 | $215 |
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.
44.1% high complexity
2.5% medium
53.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$104,159
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $14,880/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NC for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
584
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
$48,400 (46.5%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$43,164 (41.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$12,595 (12.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$34,967
2023
$5,195
2022
$20,809
2021
$11,293
2020
$2,400
2019
$9,547
2018
$19,949
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BIOTRONIK INC.
$24,463
Abbott Laboratories
$3,915
CVRx, Inc.
$2,594
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,599
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,007
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$551
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$212
Elutia, Inc.
$157
ATRICURE, INC.
$145
PFIZER INC.
$124
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$84
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$64
Boston Scientific Corporation
$29
Amgen Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 88.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
BIOTRONIK INC.
$71,149
Abbott Laboratories
$11,607
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$5,803
CVRx, Inc.
$2,871
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,466
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$2,149
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,022
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$1,945
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,599
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$641
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$314
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$288
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$180
Elutia, Inc.
$157
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$149
Vital Connect, Inc
$146
ATRICURE, INC.
$145
PFIZER INC.
$124
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$109
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$92
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$88
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$32
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$28
Amgen Inc.
$23
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 85.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · ALLURE · AMPLATZER AMULET · AMVIA EDGE · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · ASSURITY · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Accent Pacemaker · Acticor · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Advisa · Advisor Catheter · Amplia MRI · Arctic Front · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · BioMonitor · BioMonitor 2 · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · CLEVIPREX · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · COOL POINT · CareLink · Claria MRI · Confirm Rx · ECM · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · ENSOETM · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · EVOQUE · Edora · Edora 8 DR-T · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FLEXABILITY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Therapies · Inventra · Iperia · JOT DX · LifeVest · MICRA · MITRACLIP · Micra · Mitra Clip system · PAMIRA · PASCAL · PLASMABLADE(TM) · PRALUENT · Percepta · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · PlasmaBlade · Pouch · Reveal LINQ · Rivacor · Rivacor 7 DR-T · SAVVYWIRE · SENSOR ENABLED · SelectSecure · Selectra · Sentus · Solia · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · VITALPATCH RTM · Visia AF · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · ZIO XT Patch · myLUX Patient Kit with mobile device · remede System
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 (46%) 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 cardiovascular disease in NC.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
32
Per 100K population
18.6
County median income
$58,851
Nearest hospital
ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
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. Nekkanti is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NC), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 6% 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. Nekkanti experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nekkanti performed 1,446 ekg interpretation and report 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. Nekkanti receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nekkanti received a total of $104,159 from 26 companies across 584 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. Nekkanti's costs compare to other cardiologists in Greenville?
Dr. Nekkanti's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Nekkanti) 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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