Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Praveena Cheruvu, MD
Radiology - Diagnostic · Middletown, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cheruvu
Dr. Praveena Cheruvu is a radiology - diagnostic specialist in Middletown, OH, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cheruvu performed 17,700 Medicare services across 1,701 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cheruvu received a total of $2,027 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 112 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. 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. Cheruvu 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in OH
$2,027 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗17,700
Medicare services
Top 2% in OH for radiology - diagnostic
1,701
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~983 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
13,800 | $0 | $0 |
| CT guidance for radiation therapy This procedure uses computed tomography imaging to guide the precise placement of radiation therapy fields. It ensures accurate positioning for targeted treatment delivery. |
722 | $89 | $270 |
| Intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery Delivery of radiation therapy using narrow beams that are spatially and temporally modulated to target specific areas. This process is performed per treatment session. |
684 | $260 | $1,470 |
| Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or conditions treated. |
323 | $90 | $385 |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | 317 | $48 | $365 |
| Stereoscopic X-ray guidance for radiation therapy localization This procedure uses stereoscopic X-ray imaging to precisely locate the target area for radiation therapy delivery. |
224 | $55 | $280 |
| Radiation therapy, 3+ areas, 11-19 MeV Delivery of high-energy radiation (11-19 MeV) to three or more separate treatment areas using custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beams, and compensators. |
220 | $171 | $944 |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions. |
199 | $146 | $756 |
| Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week A weekly consultation to review and manage ongoing radiation therapy treatment. |
183 | $63 | $499 |
| Radiation therapy, 3+ areas, 6-10 MeV Radiation treatment delivered to three or more separate areas using advanced techniques like custom blocking and rotational beams with an energy level of 6-10 MeV. |
122 | $170 | $838 |
| X-ray during radiation therapy An X-ray image taken while radiation therapy is being administered to verify treatment positioning. |
102 | $10 | $100 |
| 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. |
77 | $55 | $140 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
60 | $78 | $470 |
| 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. |
59 | $124 | $320 |
| Complex radiation therapy planning | 52 | $130 | $1,223 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
51 | $147 | $484 |
| Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan. |
49 | $741 | $2,196 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
44 | $72 | $254 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 44 | $604 | $800 |
| Stereotactic radiosurgery, 2nd through 5th session Image-guided robotic radiation therapy delivery for the second through fifth sessions of a fractionated treatment course. This code covers up to five sessions per course of treatment. |
41 | $1,866 | $7,644 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
39 | $180 | $836 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
38 | $56 | $375 |
| Radiation treatment planning, 1 area This procedure involves gathering the necessary data to design the most effective radiation therapy plan for a single treatment area. |
36 | $195 | $740 |
| Radiation treatment planning, complex This procedure involves obtaining the necessary data to develop an optimal radiation treatment plan for three or more treatment areas, or any number of areas requiring special treatment. |
36 | $324 | $1,116 |
| 3D radiation therapy planning This procedure involves creating a three-dimensional treatment plan for radiation therapy. It uses imaging data to map the target area and surrounding tissues to guide precise radiation delivery. |
34 | $343 | $2,663 |
| 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. |
31 | $93 | $207 |
| Design and construction of radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a device used for high precision radiation therapy. It does not include the actual administration of radiation treatment. |
28 | $347 | $1,911 |
| High precision radiation therapy planning This procedure involves the detailed planning and setup required for delivering high-precision radiation therapy to a target area of the body. |
26 | $1,352 | $6,495 |
| Robotic stereotactic radiosurgery, first session A precise radiation treatment delivered using a robotic linear accelerator guided by imaging. This code covers the first session of a fractionated course or a complete single-session treatment. |
23 | $2,601 | $11,260 |
| Special medical radiation therapy consultation A consultation with a radiation oncologist to discuss treatment options and plan for medical radiation therapy. |
21 | $101 | $583 |
| Complex radiation therapy planning This procedure involves the detailed planning required to deliver external beam radiation therapy to a patient. |
15 | $203 | $802 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
98.4% medium
1.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,027
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $290/year across 7 years
Top 24% in OH for radiology - diagnostic
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
112
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
$2,027 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$532
2023
$483
2022
$312
2021
$103
2020
$33
2019
$411
2018
$155
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$103
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$79
Celgene Corporation
$57
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$31
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$30
Incyte Corporation
$25
ABBVIE INC.
$25
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
SOBI, INC
$23
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$17
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$16
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$15
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$15
Eisai Inc.
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 45.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$151
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$144
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$132
GENZYME CORPORATION
$126
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$123
Celgene Corporation
$97
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$95
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$81
Amgen Inc.
$74
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$70
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$60
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$59
Lilly USA, LLC
$58
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$52
Incyte Corporation
$50
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Genentech USA, Inc.
$44
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$44
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$42
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$40
Seagen Inc.
$38
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$32
Eisai Inc.
$31
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Cardinal Health 108, LLC
$26
ABBVIE INC.
$25
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
SOBI, INC
$23
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$21
EISAI INC.
$19
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$19
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$18
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$17
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$15
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$15
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$15
EMD Serono, Inc.
$13
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$12
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
TESARO, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 21.1% 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
Radiology - diagnostics within 10 mi
35
Per 100K population
14.2
County median income
$107,843
Nearest hospital
ATRIUM MEDICAL CENTER
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. Cheruvu is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Cheruvu experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cheruvu performed 13,800 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Cheruvu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cheruvu received a total of $2,027 from 42 companies across 112 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. Cheruvu's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Middletown?
Dr. Cheruvu's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Cheruvu) 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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