Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rajiv Swamy, MD
Interventional Cardiology · Sanford, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Swamy
Dr. Rajiv Swamy is an interventional cardiology specialist in Sanford, NC, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Swamy performed 2,187 Medicare services across 1,616 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Swamy received a total of $156,300 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 889 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Swamy 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 31% volume in NC
$156,300 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,187
Medicare services
Top 31% in NC for interventional cardiology
1,616
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~122 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
352 | $60 | $171 |
| 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. |
218 | $6 | $46 |
| 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. |
211 | $90 | $256 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
205 | $52 | $199 |
| 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. |
147 | $9 | $198 |
| 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. |
107 | $10 | $87 |
| 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. |
102 | $28 | $75 |
| 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. |
79 | $89 | $246 |
| 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. |
78 | $60 | $173 |
| 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. |
65 | $95 | $326 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
65 | $37 | $102 |
| 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. |
60 | $128 | $481 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
55 | $70 | $193 |
| 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. |
51 | $16 | $118 |
| 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. |
51 | $11 | $183 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
31 | $467 | $3,928 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
31 | $133 | $837 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 29 | $168 | $1,072 |
| 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. |
28 | $70 | $337 |
| 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. |
28 | $117 | $392 |
| 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. |
27 | $384 | $2,363 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
24 | $302 | $6,216 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
24 | $42 | $103 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
21 | $66 | $419 |
| Arterial tube insertion, first branch A procedure to insert a tube into the first branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
20 | $126 | $628 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
20 | $59 | $207 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
12 | $526 | $1,408 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
12 | $298 | $2,710 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
12 | $77 | $255 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
11 | $52 | $139 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
11 | $17 | $82 |
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.
13.4% high complexity
12.1% medium
74.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$156,300
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $22,329/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NC for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
889
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$88,038 (56.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$57,026 (36.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,235 (7.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$58,699
2023
$41,196
2022
$20,786
2021
$21,595
2020
$8,070
2019
$3,238
2018
$2,715
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$53,030
Cook Incorporated
$3,000
Endologix LLC
$667
Cook Medical LLC
$552
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$307
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$211
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$186
Reflow Medical Inc
$148
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$134
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$98
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$97
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$77
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$73
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Recor Medical Inc
$24
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$23
PFIZER INC.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 96.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$86,909
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$48,138
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$4,906
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$3,679
Cook Incorporated
$3,000
Cook Medical LLC
$1,077
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,056
Boston Scientific Corporation
$824
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$676
Endologix LLC
$667
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$633
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$587
Amgen Inc.
$479
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$436
VentureMed Group, Inc.
$300
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$218
Corindus Inc.
$204
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$186
PFIZER INC.
$172
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$166
Reflow Medical Inc
$148
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$119
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$117
ABIOMED
$117
Medtronic, Inc.
$110
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$100
Osprey Medical Inc
$97
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$94
Terumo Medical Corporation
$92
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$90
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$79
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$79
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$78
Novo Nordisk Inc
$78
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$73
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$70
Relypsa, Inc.
$60
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$56
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$45
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$42
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$34
Surmodics, Inc.
$32
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$25
Recor Medical Inc
$24
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$17
Avinger Inc.
$15
Z-Medica, LLC
$13
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 89.5% 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 →
The majority of payments (56%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in interventional cardiology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for interventional cardiology in NC.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
4.6
County median income
$63,060
Nearest hospital
CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL
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. Swamy is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 6% of NC 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. Swamy experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Swamy performed 352 hospital follow-up 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. Swamy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Swamy received a total of $156,300 from 49 companies across 889 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. Swamy's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Sanford?
Dr. Swamy's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Swamy) 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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