Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Daniel Ratliff, D.O.
Cardiovascular Disease · Phoenixville, PA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac
— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ratliff
Dr. Daniel Ratliff is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Phoenixville, PA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ratliff performed 1,733 Medicare services across 1,580 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ratliff received a total of $17,386 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 562 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. Ratliff 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 45% volume in PA
$17,386 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,733
Medicare services
Top 45% in PA for cardiovascular disease
1,580
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~96 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
461 | $54 | $345 |
| 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. |
216 | $95 | $232 |
| 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. |
136 | $11 | $89 |
| 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. |
136 | $11 | $43 |
| 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. |
103 | $142 | $302 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
75 | $2 | $90 |
| 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. |
58 | $17 | $151 |
| 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. |
58 | $11 | $197 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
57 | $86 | $491 |
| 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. |
53 | $6 | $72 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 53 | $192 | $1,535 |
| 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. |
52 | $59 | $567 |
| 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. |
38 | $6 | $60 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
37 | $20 | $146 |
| 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. |
32 | $312 | $6,404 |
| 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. |
26 | $89 | $716 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
25 | $473 | $2,560 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 19 | $174 | $459 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 18 | $276 | $1,533 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
16 | $161 | $1,344 |
| 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 | $66 | $221 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
14 | $15 | $159 |
| 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. |
12 | $104 | $912 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
12 | $40 | $444 |
| 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. |
11 | $57 | $170 |
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.
37.5% high complexity
20.1% medium
42.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,386
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,484/year across 7 years
Top 16% in PA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
562
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
$17,375 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,313
2023
$2,991
2022
$2,996
2021
$2,501
2020
$1,329
2019
$3,225
2018
$2,031
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$523
Boston Scientific Corporation
$286
Abbott Laboratories
$224
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$172
Amgen Inc.
$169
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$151
PFIZER INC.
$146
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$125
CORDIS US CORP.
$100
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$97
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$68
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$31
Novo Nordisk Inc
$25
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$24
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
ABIOMED
$18
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 44.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,472
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,286
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,575
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,443
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$967
PFIZER INC.
$937
ABIOMED
$892
Abbott Laboratories
$708
Amgen Inc.
$690
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$578
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$569
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$344
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$337
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$328
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$321
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$300
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$264
CORDIS US CORP.
$252
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$222
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$186
Terumo Medical Corporation
$156
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$150
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$141
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$140
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$139
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$115
BIOTRONIK INC.
$99
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$92
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$68
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$65
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$58
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$53
Mallinckrodt LLC
$44
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$43
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$41
Teleflex LLC
$31
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$28
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$28
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$26
HeartFlow, Inc.
$25
Novo Nordisk Inc
$25
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$24
AtriCure, Inc.
$24
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$22
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$17
Allergan Inc.
$12
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$12
Lilly USA, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 36.4% 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
Cardiologists within 10 mi
546
Per 100K population
100.9
County median income
$123,041
Nearest hospital
PHOENIXVILLE 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. Ratliff is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of PA peers, 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. Ratliff experienced with echocardiogram, transthoracic?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ratliff performed 461 echocardiogram, transthoracic 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. Ratliff receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ratliff received a total of $17,386 from 49 companies across 562 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. Ratliff's costs compare to other cardiologists in Phoenixville?
Dr. Ratliff's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Ratliff) 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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