Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vikram Rao, MD
Vascular Surgery Physician · Willoughby, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rao
Dr. Vikram Rao is a vascular surgery physician in Willoughby, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rao performed 1,736 Medicare services across 1,408 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rao received a total of $185,475 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1117 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. 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. Rao 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 2% volume in OH
$185,475 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,736
Medicare services
Top 2% in OH for vascular surgery physician
1,408
Unique beneficiaries
$95
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~87 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 (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. |
206 | $63 | $126 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
188 | $45 | $143 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
141 | $172 | $424 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
107 | $119 | $334 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
90 | $89 | $249 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
73 | $36 | $209 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
71 | $11 | $54 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
69 | $111 | $314 |
| 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. |
67 | $98 | $266 |
| 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. |
65 | $94 | $185 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
61 | $78 | $221 |
| Chemical injection for multiple incompetent leg veins A procedure involving the injection of a chemical agent into several non-functioning veins in the leg. |
58 | $149 | $326 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
56 | $126 | $323 |
| 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. |
54 | $121 | $282 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
43 | $91 | $259 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
42 | $64 | $175 |
| 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. |
42 | $76 | $185 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
40 | $69 | $200 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
32 | $52 | $350 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
32 | $87 | $200 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, one side An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels on one side of the head and neck. |
31 | $75 | $214 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
30 | $71 | $300 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
29 | $380 | $2,500 |
| 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. |
29 | $61 | $140 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
22 | $209 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
16 | $92 | $200 |
| Radiologist review of major upper body vein image A radiologist reviews images of the major veins in the upper body to assess their structure and function. |
15 | $42 | $200 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
14 | $147 | $2,000 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
13 | $423 | $1,900 |
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.
7.1% high complexity
50.6% medium
42.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$185,475
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $26,496/year across 7 years
Top 1% in OH for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
1,117
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
$100,743 (54.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$61,624 (33.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$23,109 (12.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,511
2023
$11,360
2022
$15,164
2021
$24,524
2020
$20,014
2019
$33,036
2018
$76,866
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,143
Boston Scientific Corporation
$486
Endologix LLC
$401
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$369
Philips North America LLC
$316
Penumbra, Inc.
$145
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$135
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$119
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$104
Inari Medical, Inc.
$63
Ethicon US, LLC
$34
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$28
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$28
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$25
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$24
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
PFIZER INC.
$19
Solventum Corporation
$18
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$17
Amgen Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 67.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$82,359
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$25,169
Endologix, Inc.
$15,064
Medtronic, Inc.
$13,173
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12,699
Penumbra, Inc.
$11,963
Bolton Medical Inc
$5,912
Ethicon Inc.
$3,865
Endologix LLC
$3,030
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$1,923
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$1,813
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,611
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$1,181
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$544
Endologix, LLC
$471
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$451
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$356
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$329
Philips North America LLC
$316
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$290
EKOS Corporation
$288
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$285
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$225
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$208
Inari Medical, Inc.
$199
CORDIS US CORP.
$168
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$166
PFIZER INC.
$151
Terumo Medical Corporation
$144
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$119
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$111
Avinger Inc.
$106
ABIOMED
$93
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$75
ConvaTec Inc.
$71
Ethicon US, LLC
$61
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$58
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$46
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$36
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$31
Amgen Inc.
$29
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$28
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$25
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Covidien LP
$21
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$18
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$18
Solventum Corporation
$18
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$17
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$17
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$15
Mozarc Medical US LLC
$14
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$11
Z-Medica, LLC
$6
Top 3 companies account for 66.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6346) Intrasight Mobile · (6577) Visions 014 · (BR5) Peripheral IVUS · (BR6) Re Entry · (P84) IGT Devices Systems · ABRE · ABVISER · AFX · ALPHAVAC · AMPLATZER Occluders · ANDEXXA · ANGIOJET · AQUACEL Ag Surgical · AZUR · Abre · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Admiral Xtreme · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · AngioSeal · Armada 18 percutaneous catheter · Armada 35 percutaneous catheter · Asahi Fielder coronary guide wire · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX BWM · BRILINTA · CARDIVA VASCADE 5F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CHAMELEON · CHANTIX · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Chameleon · Cragg-McNamara · Diamondback Peripheral · ECHELONTM · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · ELUVIA · EMBOSHIELD NAV6 · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EVERPOINT · EkoSonic · Emboshield NAV6 system · Endurant · EverFlex · FLIXENE · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlowMet-R · FlowTriever · Fox Sv PTA catheter and Armada 14 percutaneous catheter and Viatrac 14 Plus peripheral catheter · GENERAL ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL - GUIDEWIRES · GENERAL - METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL - THROMBECTOMY · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL THERAPIES · GLIDESHEATH SLENDER · GLIDEWIRE · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · General - Atherectomy · General - Balloons · General - Guidewires · General - Therapies · General - Thrombectomy · General - Vascular Intervention · Grafts · HAWKONE · HELI-FX ENDOANCHOR SYSTEM · HI-TORQUE COMMAND · HawkOne · Herculink Elite renal and biliary stent system · Hi-Torque Command guide wire · Hi-Torque Connect guide wire · Hi-Torque Winn guide wire · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IN.PACT AV · IN.PACT Admiral · INNOVAMATRIX AC · IVCF · Impella · Indigo · Indigo System · Integra · JARDIANCE · JETI · LEQVIO · LIFESTREAM · LifeStream · MATRIXRIB · MVP · Misago · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · NAGARE · Navicross · No Associated Abbott Product · ONYX FRONTIER · OPTION · Omnilink Elite vascular stent system · Ovation · PANTHERIS · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PICO 7 · POD · PREVENA · PROCOL · Pacific · Penumbra Ruby Coil · Penumbra System · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Prostar XL surgical system · Protege EverFlex · QT Vascular Chocolate PTA Balloon · QuikClot · RESTOREFLOW · ROTABLATOR · Relay · Relay Grafts · Relay Plus · Repatha · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · Ruby · S · SABER · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · STARCLOSE SE · STRATAFIX · SUPERA · SURGICEL NU-KNIT · Santyl · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · SpiderFX · StarClose SE vascular closure system · Stellarex · Supera peripheral stent system · THROMBECTOMY · TREO ABDOMINAL STENT-GRAFT SYSTEM · TrailBlazer · TurboHawk · VARITHENA · VENASEAL · VENOVO · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · VYNDAQEL · Valiant Navion · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascular Closure Device · Vascular surgery accessories · VenaCure 1470 Pro · VenaSeal · Visi-Pro · WOLVERINE · XARELTO · Xact carotid stent system · Xience V coronary stent system · ZONTIVITY
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 (54%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for vascular surgery physician in OH.
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
32
Per 100K population
13.8
County median income
$77,952
Nearest hospital
WINDSOR LAURELWOOD CENTER FOR BEHAVORIAL MEDICINE
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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. Rao is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in OH), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 1% of OH peers, 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. Rao experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rao performed 206 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Rao receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rao received a total of $185,475 from 56 companies across 1,117 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. Rao's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Willoughby?
Dr. Rao's average Medicare payment per service is $95. 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. Rao) 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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