Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nageswari Daggubati, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Abilene, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1201 N 18TH ST, Abilene, TX 79601
3257933100
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1518065135 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Daggubati

Dr. Nageswari Daggubati is a cardiovascular disease in Abilene, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Daggubati performed 3,428 Medicare services across 2,572 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Daggubati received a total of $1,627 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 90 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. Daggubati is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 30% volume in TX$ $1,627 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,428
Medicare services
Top 30% in TX for cardiovascular disease
2,572
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~180 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity544$60$227
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)463$76$365
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days296$22$87
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)216$119$509
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity212$91$341
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system163$15$108
Initial hospital admission, high complexity158$132$513
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician139$16$60
Echocardiogram, transthoracic114$50$336
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead109$9$42
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days91$25$107
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report80$81$469
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function78$2$33
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers77$14$91
Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast75$87$326
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts71$27$406
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes70$9$145
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up66$19$176
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system49$26$168
External shock to heart to regulate heart beat44$82$447
Heart rhythm review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days37$17$67
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system30$26$106
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)28$147$629
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity27$38$140
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers25$15$163
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect21$58$218
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician21$11$40
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts21$17$65
Analysis of data from ct study of heart blood vessels to assess severity of heart artery disease, anatomical data review20$52$103
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers18$25$266
New patient office visit (45-59 min)18$103$480
Critical care, first 30-74 min13$163$794
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity12$21$80
Ultrasound of heart with continuous electrocardiogram (ecg) during rest, exercise and/or drug induced stress with review and report11$60$467
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow11$27$385
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.
26.2% high complexity
16.7% medium
57.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,627
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $232/year across 7 years
Bottom 26% in TX for cardiovascular disease
13
Companies
90
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
$1,627 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$252
2023
$75
2022
$388
2021
$108
2020
$83
2019
$431
2018
$289

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$482
Amgen Inc.
$292
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$249
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$232
PFIZER INC.
$89
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$72
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$66
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$39
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$33
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$30
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$17
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$14
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 62.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BRILINTA · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · Claria MRI · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device · INSPIRE · LEQVIO · MULTAQ · Repatha · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · Vascepa · XARELTO
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.

Equivalent to $47 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
55.1
County median income
$63,472
Nearest hospital
HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Daggubati is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Daggubati experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Daggubati performed 544 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Daggubati receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Daggubati received a total of $1,627 from 13 companies across 90 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. Daggubati's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Abilene?
Dr. Daggubati's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Daggubati) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →