Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Raja Varma, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Patchogue, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Varma
Dr. Raja Varma is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Patchogue, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Varma performed 5,864 Medicare services across 3,378 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Varma received a total of $8,247 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 364 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. Varma 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 8% volume in NY
$8,247 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,864
Medicare services
Top 8% in NY for cardiovascular disease
3,378
Unique beneficiaries
$91
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~293 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
817 | $81 | $225 |
| 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. |
474 | $13 | $90 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
468 | $44 | $100 |
| 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. |
381 | $115 | $325 |
| 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. |
303 | $73 | $820 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
286 | $97 | $225 |
| 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. |
240 | $111 | $215 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
224 | $182 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
219 | $24 | $100 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
156 | $99 | $200 |
| 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. |
154 | $7 | $44 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
151 | $8 | $65 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
146 | $51 | $100 |
| 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. |
142 | $420 | $1,500 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
142 | $57 | $400 |
| 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. |
114 | $185 | $750 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
113 | $36 | $160 |
| 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. |
110 | $74 | $150 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
105 | $22 | $100 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
103 | $201 | $750 |
| 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. |
95 | $65 | $165 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording, analyzing, and interpreting a continuous external electrocardiogram (EKG) over a period of more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
72 | $245 | $475 |
| 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. |
68 | $27 | $120 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
66 | $143 | $300 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
56 | $152 | $415 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
54 | $83 | $200 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing, heart rate response This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how your heart rate responds to breathing exercises and changes in body position. |
52 | $91 | $300 |
| 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. |
51 | $124 | $580 |
| 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. |
50 | $232 | $785 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
48 | $80 | $400 |
| 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. |
47 | $162 | $460 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
46 | $169 | $300 |
| 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. |
40 | $31 | $150 |
| 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. |
31 | $153 | $425 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
30 | $168 | $700 |
| 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. |
29 | $169 | $450 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
25 | $76 | $200 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
24 | $125 | $200 |
| 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. |
24 | $262 | $670 |
| 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. |
23 | $49 | $150 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
22 | $12 | $50 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
22 | $205 | $1,000 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, more than 10 minutes Intensive counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use, lasting more than 10 minutes. |
17 | $33 | $87 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
13 | $22 | $135 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
11 | $164 | $950 |
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.
8.4% high complexity
24.7% medium
66.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,247
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,178/year across 7 years
Top 24% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
364
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
$8,247 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,900
2023
$1,189
2022
$1,416
2021
$1,240
2020
$736
2019
$960
2018
$806
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$372
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$298
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$184
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$175
Novo Nordisk Inc
$102
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$100
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$78
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$77
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$73
PFIZER INC.
$72
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Baxter Healthcare
$56
Amgen Inc.
$42
Lilly USA, LLC
$42
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$31
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$30
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$24
Medtronic, Inc.
$22
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$20
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Top 3 companies account for 44.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$975
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$745
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$627
Amgen Inc.
$591
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$509
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$490
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$465
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$448
Novo Nordisk Inc
$374
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$319
PFIZER INC.
$313
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$292
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$253
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$247
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$229
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$142
Abbott Laboratories
$139
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$123
Medtronic, Inc.
$122
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$109
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$85
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$73
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$69
Baxter Healthcare
$56
Allergan Inc.
$53
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$51
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$45
HeartFlow, Inc.
$44
Lilly USA, LLC
$42
MEDICOMP INC
$39
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$33
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$31
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$27
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
CVRx, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 28.5% 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
170
Per 100K population
11.1
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY 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. Varma is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Varma experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Varma performed 817 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Varma receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Varma received a total of $8,247 from 37 companies across 364 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. Varma's costs compare to other cardiologists in Patchogue?
Dr. Varma's average Medicare payment per service is $91. 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. Varma) 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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