Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Devender Akula, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Akula
Dr. Devender Akula is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Akula performed 4,512 Medicare services across 3,458 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Akula received a total of $30,678 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 307 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. Akula 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 20% volume in NJ
$30,678 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,512
Medicare services
Top 20% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
3,458
Unique beneficiaries
$94
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~226 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
702 | $19 | $55 |
| 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. |
496 | $23 | $65 |
| 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. |
435 | $12 | $32 |
| 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. |
408 | $100 | $281 |
| 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. |
326 | $20 | $57 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
293 | $44 | $127 |
| 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. |
206 | $28 | $81 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
121 | $84 | $231 |
| 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. |
119 | $134 | $362 |
| 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. |
119 | $146 | $395 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
116 | $44 | $134 |
| 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. |
113 | $65 | $152 |
| 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. |
105 | $104 | $288 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
70 | $13 | $33 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
66 | $58 | $169 |
| 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. |
66 | $72 | $200 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
65 | $86 | $234 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 54 | $180 | $483 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
41 | $758 | $2,395 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg vein image A radiologist reviews an image of a vein in one arm or leg. |
40 | $41 | $108 |
| Contrast injection for X-ray imaging Administration of a contrast agent into a vein in the arm or leg to enhance visibility during an X-ray imaging procedure. |
39 | $23 | $102 |
| 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. |
39 | $86 | $247 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
38 | $64 | $186 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
35 | $21 | $56 |
| 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. |
33 | $145 | $422 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
32 | $3,883 | $10,814 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
29 | $65 | $214 |
| 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. |
27 | $404 | $1,128 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
24 | $645 | $1,686 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
24 | $239 | $667 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
22 | $21 | $58 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
21 | $61 | $200 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
20 | $10 | $34 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
19 | $384 | $1,004 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
18 | $54 | $187 |
| 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. |
18 | $85 | $227 |
| 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. |
18 | $92 | $244 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
17 | $11 | $34 |
| 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. |
16 | $99 | $218 |
| 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. |
14 | $38 | $83 |
| Removal and replacement of multiple lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with multiple leads and replacing it with a new device. |
13 | $288 | $820 |
| 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. |
12 | $763 | $1,993 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
12 | $255 | $667 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
11 | $273 | $776 |
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.
40.3% high complexity
5.6% medium
54.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$30,678
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,383/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
307
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
$21,268 (69.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$9,410 (30.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,853
2023
$4,009
2022
$1,570
2021
$1,262
2020
$8,183
2019
$7,508
2018
$5,292
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,413
Philips North America LLC
$776
Boston Scientific Corporation
$261
Medtronic, Inc.
$86
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$74
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$70
Baxter Healthcare
$47
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$37
PFIZER INC.
$28
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$14
CVRx, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 85.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$8,346
PFIZER INC.
$4,898
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$4,678
Abbott Laboratories
$4,603
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,053
Philips North America LLC
$776
Medtronic, Inc.
$737
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$657
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$504
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$433
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$303
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$289
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$286
AtriCure, Inc.
$215
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$137
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$129
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$116
Novo Nordisk Inc
$83
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$68
Preventice Services, LLC
$54
Baxter Healthcare
$47
Amgen Inc.
$44
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$44
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$34
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$33
Allergan Inc.
$27
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$16
CORDIS US CORP.
$15
CVRx, Inc.
$13
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 58.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (5050) Extended Holter · (9124) LM Undivided · (9520) IGT Devices Und · (BS2) LM Undivided · AMPLATZER AMULET · ASSURITY · ATTAIN COMMAND + SUREVALVE · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · BG Mini Plus · BYSTOLIC · Barostim Neo System · BodyGuardian · Bridge · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CardioMEMS HF System · CareLink · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · DALVANCE · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM S-ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYS · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Evera · FARXIGA · FLEXCATH ADVANCE · GALLANT · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL EP · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL THERAPIES · GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · General - Therapies · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · INJECTAFER · JOT DX · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LifeVest · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · MYCARELINK · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · Ozempic · RAIN SHEATH · RHYTHMIA · RYBELSUS · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR · Smartablate · Sotalol Hydrochloride · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Visia AF · Visitag · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · ZIO XT Patch
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 (69%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for cardiovascular disease in NJ.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
45
Per 100K population
16.4
County median income
$76,819
Nearest hospital
SHORE MEDICAL CENTER
5.2 mi
5.2 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. Akula is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of NJ 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. Akula experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Akula performed 702 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days 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. Akula receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Akula received a total of $30,678 from 32 companies across 307 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. Akula's costs compare to other cardiologists in Egg Harbor Township?
Dr. Akula's average Medicare payment per service is $94. 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. Akula) 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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