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Dr. Udaya Swarna, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Abilene, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device
— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Swarna
Dr. Udaya Swarna is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Abilene, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Swarna performed 7,722 Medicare services across 6,350 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Swarna received a total of $40,991 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 443 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. Swarna 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 6% volume in TX
$40,991 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,722
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for cardiovascular disease
6,350
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~406 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,748 | $6 | $23 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
859 | $51 | $375 |
| 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. |
534 | $75 | $365 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
527 | $21 | $87 |
| 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. |
357 | $9 | $43 |
| 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. |
263 | $9 | $143 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
262 | $15 | $102 |
| 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. |
152 | $123 | $509 |
| 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. |
149 | $89 | $343 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
146 | $131 | $516 |
| 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. |
134 | $59 | $229 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
131 | $18 | $67 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
130 | $26 | $163 |
| 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. |
122 | $53 | $257 |
| 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. |
115 | $28 | $324 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
108 | $26 | $108 |
| 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. |
92 | $10 | $40 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 83 | $215 | $1,906 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 78 | $142 | $632 |
| 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. |
74 | $57 | $218 |
| 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. |
73 | $10 | $40 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
65 | $385 | $1,473 |
| 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. |
56 | $15 | $60 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
42 | $19 | $73 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
42 | $25 | $105 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
38 | $20 | $74 |
| 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. |
35 | $108 | $482 |
| 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. |
25 | $79 | $446 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
24 | $19 | $204 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
23 | $266 | $1,034 |
| 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. |
23 | $27 | $383 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 20 | $277 | $1,034 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
19 | $30 | $166 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
19 | $62 | $386 |
| Right heart catheterization with pacing and rhythm induction A procedure to insert catheters into the right side of the heart to record electrical rhythms and pace the heart. It also involves inducing abnormal heart rhythms to evaluate cardiac function. |
18 | $463 | $3,301 |
| CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
17 | $87 | $326 |
| Left upper heart chamber catheter insertion for rhythm recording, pacing, and induction This procedure involves inserting catheters into the left upper chamber of the heart to record its electrical rhythm, pace the heart, and intentionally induce abnormal rhythms for diagnostic evaluation. |
17 | $61 | $304 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
17 | $626 | $2,338 |
| 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. |
17 | $25 | $327 |
| Insertion of catheter for 3D cardiac electrical mapping A catheter is inserted to create a three-dimensional map of the heart's electrical impulses. This procedure helps visualize the electrical activity within the heart muscle. |
16 | $218 | $816 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
15 | $346 | $1,340 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 14 | $241 | $2,365 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
12 | $47 | $174 |
| 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. |
11 | $100 | $371 |
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.
29.1% high complexity
6.4% medium
64.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$40,991
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,856/year across 7 years
Top 12% in TX for cardiovascular disease
26
Companies
443
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
$24,691 (60.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$16,037 (39.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$264 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$754
2023
$6,252
2022
$4,240
2021
$886
2020
$775
2019
$8,916
2018
$19,167
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$14,242
PFIZER INC.
$11,803
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$4,334
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,617
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$2,600
Cook Incorporated
$2,006
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$656
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$574
Boston Scientific Corporation
$537
Amgen Inc.
$492
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$476
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$166
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$144
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$77
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$26
ABIOMED
$22
Avinger Inc.
$21
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$21
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$20
Terumo Medical Corporation
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$16
Lilly USA, LLC
$12
Cook Medical LLC
$3
Top 3 companies account for 74.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
2cm Peripheral Cutting Balloon · ABRE · ADVISOR · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Assurity Pacemaker · BELSOMRA · BRILINTA · CARDIOMEMS · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · COOK MEDICAL LEAD MANAGEMENT - LEAD EXTRACTION · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CRT-Ds · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · EP Transseptal Access · Ellipse ICD · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · EnSite X · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FARXIGA · Fortify Assura · GENERAL THERAPIES · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · Impella · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MICRA · Omnilink Elite vascular stent system · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Pacing Leads · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Peripheral RotaLink Plus · Peripheral RotaWire and wireClip Torquer · QDOT MICRO Catheter · Ranger · Repatha · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · STEGLATRO · SYMPLICITY G3 · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · TR Band · TRULICITY · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · Tendril Pacing Lead · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · VYNDAQEL · VantageView System · Vascepa · VersaCross Access Solution · ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheter · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · XIFAXAN
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 (60%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $531 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
55.1
County median income
$63,472
Nearest hospital
HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Swarna is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of TX peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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. Swarna experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Swarna performed 2,748 ekg interpretation and report 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. Swarna receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Swarna received a total of $40,991 from 26 companies across 443 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. Swarna's costs compare to other cardiologists in Abilene?
Dr. Swarna's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Swarna) 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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