Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Venkatesh Alapati, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Bronx, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Research-focused
111 E 210TH ST, Bronx, NY 10467
7189204321
In practice since 2013 (13 years)
NPI: 1467795260 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Alapati

Dr. Venkatesh Alapati is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Bronx, NY, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Alapati performed 628 Medicare services across 500 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Alapati received a total of $15,801 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 83 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Alapati 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.

✓ 13 years in practice ▲ Top 28% volume in NY $15,801 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
628
Medicare services
Top 28% in NY for student in an organized health care education/training program
500
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~48 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.
 583 $7 $25
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.
 16 $13 $94
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.
 16 $11 $162
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.
 13 $115 $258
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$15,801
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $3,160/year across 5 years
Top 3% in NY for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
83
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.

Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$10,000 (63.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,801 (36.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$878
2023
$3,102
2022
$10,244
2021
$68
2020
$1,510

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$229
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$201
Boston Scientific Corporation
$171
Novo Nordisk Inc
$67
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$48
Baxter Healthcare
$42
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$18
Amgen Inc.
$17
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
PFIZER INC.
$16
MEDICOMP INC
$14
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$14
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$10
Top 3 companies account for 68.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$10,643
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,683
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,542
Boston Scientific Corporation
$895
Teleflex LLC
$306
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$193
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$91
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$83
Novo Nordisk Inc
$67
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$57
Baxter Healthcare
$42
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$20
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$17
United Therapeutics Corporation
$17
Amgen Inc.
$17
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
PFIZER INC.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
MEDICOMP INC
$14
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$14
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$10
Top 3 companies account for 87.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER AMULET · AVVIGO Guidance System · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Arcalyst · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · EDARBYCLOR · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · JARDIANCE · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · ONPATTRO · Ozempic · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · PRESSUREWIRE · Repatha · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · Sentinel · TELEPATCH CARDIAC MONITOR · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · TURNPIKE · TYVASO · US Und · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · VersaCross Access Solution · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy · XARELTO
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 (63%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for student in an organized health care education/training program in NY.

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Geographic Context

Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
34,966
Per 100K population
2463.7
County median income
$49,036
Nearest hospital
MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER
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. Alapati is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in NY), with research-focused industry engagement in the top 3% of NY peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Alapati experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Alapati performed 583 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. Alapati receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Alapati received a total of $15,801 from 23 companies across 83 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. Alapati's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Bronx?
Dr. Alapati's average Medicare payment per service is $10. 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. Alapati) 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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About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →