Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sreedhar Billakanty, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Columbus, OH
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Billakanty
Dr. Sreedhar Billakanty is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Columbus, OH, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Billakanty performed 5,429 Medicare services across 4,141 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Billakanty received a total of $51,953 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 241 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Billakanty 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in OH
$51,953 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,429
Medicare services
Top 3% in OH for cardiovascular disease
4,141
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~286 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. |
1,105 | $5 | $18 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
909 | $14 | $48 |
| 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. |
572 | $19 | $69 |
| 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. |
540 | $60 | $118 |
| 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. |
495 | $19 | $55 |
| 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. |
352 | $10 | $43 |
| 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. |
334 | $25 | $136 |
| 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. |
186 | $86 | $187 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
143 | $37 | $93 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
120 | $20 | $52 |
| 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. |
105 | $61 | $126 |
| 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. |
64 | $55 | $144 |
| 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. |
48 | $115 | $291 |
| 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. |
44 | $744 | $1,634 |
| 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. |
43 | $80 | $256 |
| 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. |
41 | $133 | $359 |
| 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. |
33 | $56 | $140 |
| 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. |
33 | $101 | $245 |
| 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. |
28 | $381 | $1,689 |
| 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. |
23 | $610 | $2,445 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
22 | $12 | $54 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
22 | $239 | $612 |
| 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 | $57 | $297 |
| 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. |
19 | $139 | $252 |
| 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. |
19 | $94 | $214 |
| 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. |
18 | $14 | $54 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
17 | $31 | $79 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
17 | $28 | $59 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
16 | $37 | $98 |
| 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. |
15 | $59 | $183 |
| 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. |
14 | $366 | $1,482 |
| 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. |
11 | $79 | $189 |
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.
40.8% high complexity
0.4% medium
58.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$51,953
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,422/year across 7 years
Top 8% in OH for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
241
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$35,268 (67.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,408 (25.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,277 (6.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$16,985
2023
$10,014
2022
$3,399
2021
$14,666
2020
$2,755
2019
$2,624
2018
$1,510
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$7,312
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$5,611
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,326
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,561
Abbott Laboratories
$140
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$34
Top 3 companies account for 89.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ATRICURE, INC.
$17,135
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$10,838
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$7,312
Medtronic, Inc.
$5,245
AtriCure, Inc.
$4,491
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,813
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,248
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$928
Abbott Laboratories
$266
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$263
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$130
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$79
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$60
PFIZER INC.
$47
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$34
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$33
ZOLL Medical Corporation
$18
Cook Medical LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 67.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9148) ICE 3D · (9314) Kodex System · ATRICURE ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOSPHERE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM · ATRICURE SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Arctic Front · Assure WCD · AtriCure AtriClip LAA Exclusion System · Azure · CAMZYOS · CARTO 3 · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Claria MRI · Confidense · Cook Medical Self-Expanding Stent · CoreValve Evolut · EASYTRAK · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENERGEN · ENSITE PRECISION · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYS · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · Evera · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - BRADY · GENERAL - EP · GENERAL - TACHY · General - Pain Management · General - Therapies · LARIAT SUTURE DELIVERY DEVICE · LINQ II · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · Lasers · MICRA · Micra · NUVISION ICE CATHETER · Nanostim Leadleas Pacemaker · OPTIMIZER · QDOT MICRO Catheter · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RHYTHMIA · Rhythmia Mapping System · S-ICD System Magnet · SELECTSECURE · SENSOR ENABLED · SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · SelectSecure · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · Trilogy 100 · V-Loc · Visia AF · Viva · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · myLUX Patient Kit with mobile device
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 (68%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for cardiovascular disease in OH.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
154
Per 100K population
11.7
County median income
$73,795
Nearest hospital
RIVERSIDE METHODIST 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. Billakanty is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in OH), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 8% of OH peers, with 19 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. Billakanty experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Billakanty performed 1,105 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. Billakanty receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Billakanty received a total of $51,953 from 18 companies across 241 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. Billakanty's costs compare to other cardiologists in Columbus?
Dr. Billakanty's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Billakanty) 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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