Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Parthasarathy Thirumala

Neurology · Pittsburgh, PA
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring — Significant remote device monitoring activity
Consulting-driven
200 LOTHROP ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
4126473685
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1861682650 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. Thirumala 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. Thirumala

Dr. Parthasarathy Thirumala is a neurology specialist in Pittsburgh, PA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Thirumala performed 629 Medicare services across 598 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Thirumala received a total of $512 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 3 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Thirumala 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 23% volume in PA $512 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
629
Medicare services
Top 23% in PA for neurology
598
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~35 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
Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs
This procedure involves placing skin electrodes and measuring stimulated sites on the arms and legs.
 255 $35 $138
Electromyography of 2 extremities
A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of two arms or legs. It helps evaluate nerve and muscle function.
 125 $62 $263
Intraoperative EEG monitoring
Recording brain wave activity during surgery to monitor neurological function.
 81 $41 $180
Central motor stimulation test of arms and legs
This procedure involves placing skin electrodes on the body to measure how the central nervous system stimulates the muscles in the arms and legs.
 64 $91 $363
Limited needle electromyography
A test that measures the electrical activity in muscles of the arm, leg, trunk, or head using a needle electrode. This limited study evaluates muscle function and nerve health.
 42 $15 $64
EEG monitoring for coma or sleep
This procedure measures brain wave activity to monitor patients who are in a coma or asleep.
 31 $44 $164
Needle EMG of muscles on both sides of body
A test that measures the electrical activity in muscles using a needle electrode. The procedure is performed on muscles located on both sides of the body.
 16 $49 $238
Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites in arms
Skin electrodes are placed on the arms to measure the response to stimulation at specific sites.
 15 $22 $132
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2022 ↗
$512
Total received (2019-2022)
Avg $256/year across 2 years
Bottom 39% in PA for neurology
2
Companies
3
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
$500 (97.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12 (2.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2022
$500
2019
$12

Payments by company (2022)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$500
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2022 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2022) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$500
NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED
$12
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
LINQ II
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 (98%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

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Geographic Context

Neurologists within 10 mi
144
Per 100K population
11.6
County median income
$76,393
Nearest hospital
MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC HEALTH SYSTEM
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 2022
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. Thirumala is a remote monitoring specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in PA), with consulting-driven 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. Thirumala experienced with placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Thirumala performed 255 placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs 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. Thirumala receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Thirumala received a total of $512 from 2 companies across 3 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. Thirumala's costs compare to other neurologists in Pittsburgh?
Dr. Thirumala'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. Thirumala) 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.

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 →