Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ravi Ravinuthala, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Cincinnati, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ravinuthala
Dr. Ravi Ravinuthala is a gastroenterology specialist in Cincinnati, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ravinuthala performed 905 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ravinuthala received a total of $324,781 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 698 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ravinuthala 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 18% volume in OH
$324,781 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗905
Medicare services
Top 18% in OH for gastroenterology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$99
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 (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. |
177 | $85 | $342 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
126 | $202 | $1,402 |
| Liver stiffness measurement A non-invasive test that uses ultrasound or similar technology to measure the stiffness of liver tissue. This measurement helps assess the degree of liver fibrosis or scarring. |
99 | $22 | $250 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
90 | $63 | $294 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
81 | $70 | $1,171 |
| 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. |
45 | $124 | $542 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
44 | $172 | $1,105 |
| 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. |
34 | $100 | $411 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
29 | $77 | $886 |
| Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity This procedure uses ultrasound technology to assess the stiffness or elasticity of organ tissues. It helps evaluate tissue characteristics without invasive methods. |
28 | $51 | $305 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
21 | $128 | $1,463 |
| 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. |
21 | $61 | $232 |
| 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. |
20 | $92 | $344 |
| 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. |
17 | $134 | $670 |
| Endoscopic ligation of esophageal or gastric varices A procedure using a flexible endoscope to tie off dilated veins in the stomach or esophagus. |
16 | $164 | $1,208 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
15 | $87 | $392 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
15 | $165 | $1,122 |
| 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. |
14 | $61 | $237 |
| Dilation of esophagus | 13 | $33 | $759 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$324,781
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $46,397/year across 7 years
Top 1% in OH for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
698
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$51,492
2023
$27,143
2022
$46,362
2021
$17,662
2020
$23,282
2019
$67,406
2018
$91,436
Payments by company (2024)
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$37,911
ABBVIE INC.
$6,309
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$2,808
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$2,210
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,656
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$246
Lilly USA, LLC
$101
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$91
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$57
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
QOL Medical, LLC
$25
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$14
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$14
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 91.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$138,478
AbbVie, Inc.
$52,130
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$26,786
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25,132
ABBVIE INC.
$23,896
Shionogi Inc
$17,900
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$8,151
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$7,760
AbbVie Inc.
$7,202
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$7,140
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$3,396
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$2,808
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$2,210
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$542
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$327
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$149
QOL Medical, LLC
$107
Lilly USA, LLC
$101
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$100
PFIZER INC.
$67
GENZYME CORPORATION
$67
Allergan Inc.
$67
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$44
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$35
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$32
Celgene Corporation
$28
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$20
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$15
UCB, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$14
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$14
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 66.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Amitiza · CLENPIQ · CREON · Cimzia · Cold Snare · Creon · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · Doptelet · ENTYVIO · EOHILIA · Entyvio · Epclusa · GATTEX · GIMOTI · GIVLAARI · HUMIRA · Harvoni · Hot Snare · Humira · IQIRVO · LINZESS · LJN452 · Linzess · Livdelzi · MAVYRET · MOTEGRITY · Mavyret · Mulpleta · OCALIVA · OMVOH · PLENVU · POMPE - DISEASE · REBYOTA · REMICADE · RESMETIROM · REZDIFFRA · RINVOQ · SIMPONI · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUCRAID · SUTAB · Sucraid · SureClip · TERLIVAZ · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · UCERIS · VIBERZI · Vemlidy · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · XIFAXANIBSD · XIFIXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPATIER · ZEPOSIA
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Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists in nearby ZIP areas
119
County median income
$70,816
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI MEDICAL CENTER, LLC
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Ravinuthala is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in OH), 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. Ravinuthala experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ravinuthala performed 177 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Ravinuthala receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ravinuthala received a total of $324,781 from 34 companies across 698 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Ravinuthala's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Cincinnati?
Dr. Ravinuthala's average Medicare payment per service is $99. 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. Ravinuthala) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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