Medicare Enrolled

Dr. P Ramanathan, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Toledo, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
2940 N MCCORD RD, Toledo, OH 43615
4198423000
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1326177536 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ramanathan from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ramanathan

Dr. P Ramanathan is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Toledo, OH, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ramanathan performed 1,002 Medicare services across 954 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ramanathan received a total of $33,088 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 191 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ramanathan 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 ▲ 1,002 Medicare services $33,088 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,002
Medicare services
Bottom 37% in OH for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
954
Unique beneficiaries
$167
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~53 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.
230 $92 $165
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.
82 $611 $1,630
Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes
Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older.
76 $10 $25
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
63 $58 $319
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery
A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery.
58 $589 $3,030
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.
55 $94 $182
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.
44 $11 $80
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.
44 $100 $239
Follow-up heart ultrasound
An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress.
43 $19 $52
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.
38 $125 $315
Echocardiogram with color Doppler
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function.
34 $2 $18
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.
29 $139 $221
Cardiac catheterization 28 $191 $1,022
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.
28 $62 $127
Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist 22 $285 $1,285
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less.
17 $60 $127
Transesophageal echocardiogram
An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function.
16 $83 $251
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.
16 $57 $333
Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers
An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function.
14 $5 $20
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.
14 $50 $112
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
14 $63 $147
Mitral valve repair through skin, initial prosthesis
A minimally invasive procedure to repair the mitral valve using a new prosthetic device inserted through the skin.
13 $1,409 $3,772
Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft
An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel.
12 $74 $219
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.
12 $5 $31
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.
17.6% high complexity
12.1% medium
70.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$33,088
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,515/year across 6 years
Top 11% in OH for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
191
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$28,223 (85.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,865 (14.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$30,355
2023
$1,331
2022
$747
2021
$170
2019
$413
2018
$71

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$28,223
Abbott Laboratories
$1,422
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$348
Boston Scientific Corporation
$283
CVRx, Inc.
$45
Inari Medical, Inc.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 98.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$28,539
Abbott Laboratories
$1,677
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,143
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,010
ABIOMED
$348
Novo Nordisk Inc
$74
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$52
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$49
CVRx, Inc.
$45
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$32
Amgen Inc.
$28
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$23
Inari Medical, Inc.
$20
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$13
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$12
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 94.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER AMULET · Barostim Neo System · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · COROFLOW · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · DIAMONDBACK CORONARY · DRAGONFLY OPSTAR · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENTRESTO · EVOQUE · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · Impella · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · NA · OPTIS · PASCAL · PRESSUREWIRE · Repatha · S · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · Saxenda · TRAVATAN Z · VersaCross Access Solution · VersaCross Large Access Solution · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · XIENCE SIERRA · XIENCE SKYPOINT · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System
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 (85%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

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Geographic Context

Cardiologists within 10 mi
74
Per 100K population
17.3
County median income
$60,095
Nearest hospital
PROMEDICA TOLEDO HOSPITAL
3.5 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. Ramanathan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 11% 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. Ramanathan experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ramanathan performed 230 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. Ramanathan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ramanathan received a total of $33,088 from 17 companies across 191 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. Ramanathan's costs compare to other cardiologists in Toledo?
Dr. Ramanathan's average Medicare payment per service is $167. 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. Ramanathan) 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 →
About this page

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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →