Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Venkat Battula, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Lima, OH
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Battula
Dr. Venkat Battula is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Lima, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Battula performed 4,149 Medicare services across 3,211 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Battula received a total of $9,442 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 440 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. Battula 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 7% volume in OH
$9,442 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,149
Medicare services
Top 7% in OH for cardiovascular disease
3,211
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~207 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 (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. |
1,035 | $66 | $148 |
| 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. |
841 | $5 | $12 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
387 | $47 | $104 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
306 | $15 | $32 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
306 | $10 | $22 |
| 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. |
286 | $53 | $116 |
| 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. |
193 | $45 | $100 |
| 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. |
141 | $21 | $45 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 101 | $223 | $445 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
89 | $17 | $37 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
74 | $14 | $31 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
69 | $19 | $39 |
| 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. |
43 | $61 | $106 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
32 | $2 | $5 |
| 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. |
30 | $394 | $788 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
29 | $26 | $57 |
| 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. |
28 | $103 | $202 |
| 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. |
27 | $101 | $200 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 26 | $257 | $506 |
| 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. |
21 | $83 | $162 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
21 | $80 | $161 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
18 | $264 | $536 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
18 | $13 | $28 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
17 | $18 | $37 |
| Right heart catheterization A procedure where a thin, flexible tube is inserted into the right side of the heart to measure pressure and oxygen levels. |
11 | $92 | $197 |
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.
19.7% high complexity
23.3% medium
57.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,442
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,349/year across 7 years
Top 23% in OH for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
440
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
$9,303 (98.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$138 (1.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,914
2023
$1,129
2022
$1,205
2021
$563
2020
$12
2019
$1,546
2018
$2,072
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,757
ABIOMED
$222
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$143
Amgen Inc.
$109
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$90
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$87
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$49
Abbott Laboratories
$45
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$40
PFIZER INC.
$33
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$33
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$30
Boston Scientific Corporation
$19
Terumo Medical Corporation
$19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$18
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$18
Philips North America LLC
$16
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
CVRx, Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 72.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,152
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$894
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$801
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$787
Abbott Laboratories
$742
Amgen Inc.
$722
ABIOMED
$341
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$286
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$265
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$255
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$254
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$236
Boston Scientific Corporation
$232
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$199
PFIZER INC.
$165
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$144
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$125
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$93
Lundbeck LLC
$80
Terumo Medical Corporation
$66
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$61
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$42
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$40
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$33
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$30
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Allergan Inc.
$26
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$25
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$23
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$18
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
Philips North America LLC
$16
Teleflex LLC
$16
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$14
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$13
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Vapotherm Inc
$13
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$13
Itamar Medical Inc
$11
CVRx, Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 40.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(CK4) MCOT · ANGIO-SEAL · Arcalyst · Azure · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CLEVIPREX · CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CardioMEMS HF System · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Cobalt · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FASENRA · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · GLIDESHEATH SLENDER · GUIDELINER · INJECTAFER · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · JUXTAPID · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LINQ II · LOKELMA · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MULTAQ · MYCAPSSA · MetaCross · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · OPSUMIT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · PRALUENT · Pacemakers · Polaris X · Precision Flow · ROTAPRO · Repatha · S-ICD System Magnet · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VOQUEZNA · Vascepa · Visia AF · WAINUA · WatchPATONE · XARELTO · Xyrem
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
16.7
County median income
$62,001
Nearest hospital
LIMA MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM
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. Battula is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in OH), 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. Battula experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Battula performed 1,035 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Battula receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Battula received a total of $9,442 from 43 companies across 440 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. Battula's costs compare to other cardiologists in Lima?
Dr. Battula's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Battula) 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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