Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Prabhat Varma, MD
Interventional Cardiology · Utica, NY
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac
— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Varma
Dr. Prabhat Varma is an interventional cardiology specialist in Utica, NY, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Varma performed 2,845 Medicare services across 2,140 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Varma received a total of $5,922 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 286 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 24% volume in NY
$5,922 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,845
Medicare services
Top 24% in NY for interventional cardiology
2,140
Unique beneficiaries
$126
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~135 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
636 | $45 | $65 |
| 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. |
485 | $88 | $175 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
421 | $134 | $492 |
| 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. |
163 | $51 | $375 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
162 | $45 | $57 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 146 | $341 | $425 |
| 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. |
88 | $338 | $825 |
| 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. |
87 | $11 | $75 |
| 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. |
87 | $131 | $320 |
| 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. |
80 | $61 | $110 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
73 | $1,276 | $3,500 |
| 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. |
57 | $119 | $275 |
| 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. |
52 | $6 | $26 |
| 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. |
41 | $93 | $155 |
| 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. |
39 | $178 | $525 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
33 | $39 | $175 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
33 | $18 | $130 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
29 | $43 | $125 |
| 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. |
25 | $30 | $60 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
22 | $4 | $26 |
| Ultrasound of heart An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart's structure and function. |
17 | $89 | $379 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
16 | $12 | $80 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
16 | $13 | $125 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
14 | $18 | $100 |
| 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. |
12 | $45 | $165 |
| 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. |
11 | $62 | $190 |
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.
17.8% high complexity
42.6% medium
39.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,922
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $846/year across 7 years
Bottom 48% in NY for interventional cardiology
32
Companies
286
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
$5,922 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$554
2023
$505
2022
$776
2021
$820
2020
$416
2019
$1,282
2018
$1,569
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABIOMED
$144
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$124
Boston Scientific Corporation
$116
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$81
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$23
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
ATRICURE, INC.
$18
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 69.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$938
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$766
ABIOMED
$516
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$487
Amgen Inc.
$477
Boston Scientific Corporation
$335
PFIZER INC.
$316
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$282
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$205
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$188
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$180
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$162
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$157
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$156
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$126
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$106
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$105
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$77
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$50
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$48
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$38
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$33
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$32
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$19
ATRICURE, INC.
$18
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Relypsa, Inc.
$17
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$15
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$15
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$13
MEDICOMP INC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 37.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Arcalyst · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · Cardiac Monitor · CareLink · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LifeVest · Livalo · MULTAQ · Micra · ONPATTRO · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Repatha · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Veltassa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
3.9
County median income
$68,819
Nearest hospital
MOHAWK VALLEY PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
5.5 mi
5.5 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 cardiac & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 21 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 regadenoson injection (lexiscan) for heart stress test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Varma performed 636 regadenoson injection (lexiscan) for heart stress test 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 $5,922 from 32 companies across 286 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 interventional cardiologists in Utica?
Dr. Varma's average Medicare payment per service is $126. 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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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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