Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jay Yepuri, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Bedford, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Yepuri
Dr. Jay Yepuri is a gastroenterology specialist in Bedford, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yepuri performed 662 Medicare services across 629 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yepuri received a total of $364,461 from 71 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1168 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Yepuri 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 46% volume in TX
$364,461 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗662
Medicare services
Top 46% in TX for gastroenterology
629
Unique beneficiaries
$118
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
116 | $54 | $680 |
| 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. |
105 | $83 | $217 |
| 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. |
55 | $113 | $332 |
| 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. |
53 | $62 | $148 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
47 | $103 | $847 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
44 | $206 | $1,067 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
32 | $175 | $778 |
| 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. |
28 | $101 | $280 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to insert a guide wire into the esophagus, followed by dilation to widen the esophageal passage. |
25 | $93 | $701 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle biopsy A procedure using an ultrasound-equipped endoscope to guide a needle for tissue sampling of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
23 | $176 | $1,110 |
| 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. |
21 | $59 | $146 |
| 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. |
19 | $79 | $221 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
16 | $202 | $1,537 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
14 | $355 | $1,955 |
| Endoscopy of digestive tract Imaging of the digestive tract performed from the inside using an endoscope. |
14 | $540 | $3,755 |
| Endoscopic incision of pancreatic outlet A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to make an incision in the pancreatic outlet. |
13 | $48 | $1,509 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
13 | $143 | $781 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope. |
12 | $160 | $955 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
12 | $178 | $781 |
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.
2.1% high complexity
40.6% medium
57.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$364,461
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $52,066/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for gastroenterology
71
Companies
1,168
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$317,541 (87.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$29,537 (8.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$17,383 (4.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$113,214
2023
$86,656
2022
$65,664
2021
$21,256
2020
$18,205
2019
$26,320
2018
$33,146
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$115,936
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52,595
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$35,700
ABBVIE INC.
$31,527
AbbVie Inc.
$30,180
Allergan Inc.
$24,163
Covidien LP
$21,702
CONMED Corporation
$13,118
Boston Scientific Corporation
$6,946
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$5,888
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,762
Amgen Inc.
$3,492
PFIZER INC.
$3,284
GastroGPO, LLC
$2,128
Ambu Inc.
$2,069
Allergan, Inc.
$1,259
AnX Robotica Corp
$1,182
Iterative Scopes, Inc.
$970
AbbVie, Inc.
$721
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$611
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$599
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$537
Shire North American Group Inc
$500
GI Supply, Inc.
$375
Celgene Corporation
$364
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$355
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$351
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$351
Ethicon US, LLC
$348
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$260
Dr.Reddy's Laboratories,Inc.
$250
Lilly USA, LLC
$212
QOL Medical, LLC
$202
Axonics, Inc.
$183
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$174
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$170
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$157
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$157
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$130
Ardelyx, Inc.
$126
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$122
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$110
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$104
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$101
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$101
Shionogi Inc
$95
ERBE USA Inc
$71
Lumendi LLC
$68
Echosens North America, Inc.
$64
Organon LLC
$64
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$46
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$45
Olympus America Inc.
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
Mauna Kea Technologies, Inc.
$29
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$25
VIVUS LLC
$24
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$22
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$20
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$18
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$15
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$15
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$13
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Organon Llc
$13
Romark Laboratories, LC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 56.0% of total 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 →
The majority of payments (87%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in gastroenterology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for gastroenterology in TX.
Equivalent to $55,055 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
286
Per 100K population
13.4
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD
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. Yepuri is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% 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. Yepuri experienced with upper gi endoscopy with biopsy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yepuri performed 116 upper gi endoscopy with biopsy 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. Yepuri receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yepuri received a total of $364,461 from 71 companies across 1,168 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. Yepuri's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Bedford?
Dr. Yepuri's average Medicare payment per service is $118. 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. Yepuri) 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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