Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rany Cherian, MD

Family Medicine · Bryan, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
1703 E. 29TH STREET, Bryan, TX 77802
9797794756
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1932126422 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. Cherian 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. Cherian

Dr. Rany Cherian is a family medicine specialist in Bryan, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cherian performed 1,383 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cherian received a total of $8,488 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 245 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Cherian 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.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 21% volume in TX $8,488 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,383
Medicare services
Top 21% in TX for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes
This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period.
280 $28 $130
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month
Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month.
278 $33 $160
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.
270 $128 $300
Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes
This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service.
244 $24 $120
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days
Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period.
78 $28 $200
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.
77 $90 $300
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.
54 $65 $250
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
26 $8 $125
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
23 $8 $50
Blood glucose test using reagent strip
A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a chemical reagent strip.
22 $5 $125
Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education
Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use.
18 $5 $60
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
13 $126 $150
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,488
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,213/year across 7 years
Top 6% in TX for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
245
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,123
2023
$428
2022
$859
2021
$674
2020
$610
2019
$1,447
2018
$3,347

Payments by company (2024)

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$433
Braeburn Inc.
$236
Novo Nordisk Inc
$186
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$123
Indivior Inc.
$98
PFIZER INC.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 76.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,356
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,063
Alkermes, Inc.
$594
PFIZER INC.
$480
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$380
Orexo US, Inc.
$366
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$346
Indivior Inc.
$336
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$279
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$273
Lilly USA, LLC
$253
Braeburn Inc.
$236
Amgen Inc.
$214
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$200
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$152
Abbott Laboratories
$144
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$115
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$77
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$73
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$68
Kaleo, Inc.
$54
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Exact Sciences Corporation
$37
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$36
Allergan, Inc.
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$36
Allergan Inc.
$30
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$30
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$28
Pear Therapeutics (US), Inc.
$27
AbbVie Inc.
$24
Horizon Pharma plc
$24
Dexcom, Inc.
$21
Genentech USA, Inc.
$20
Shire North American Group Inc
$15
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$15
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 47.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
141
County median income
$58,388
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CHI ST JOSEPH HEALTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included 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. Cherian is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in TX), with 20 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. Cherian experienced with remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cherian performed 280 remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Cherian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cherian received a total of $8,488 from 37 companies across 245 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Cherian's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Bryan?
Dr. Cherian's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Cherian) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →