Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kiran Polavarapu, M.D.

Vascular Surgery · Burleson, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
12001 SOUTH FWY, Burleson, TX 76028
8176158576
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1518139518 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. Polavarapu 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. Polavarapu

Dr. Kiran Polavarapu is a vascular surgery in Burleson, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Polavarapu performed 16 Medicare services across 11 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Polavarapu received a total of $3,971 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 82 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery. 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. Polavarapu 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ 16 Medicare services$ $3,971 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
16
Medicare services
Bottom 16% in TX for vascular surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
11
Unique beneficiaries
$77
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)16$77$380
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 2024 ↗
$3,971
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $567/year across 7 years
Top 39% in TX for vascular surgery
15
Companies
82
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
$3,207 (80.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$764 (19.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$165
2023
$325
2022
$374
2021
$506
2020
$275
2019
$1,381
2018
$947

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$916
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$697
Mentor Worldwide LLC
$695
Stryker Corporation
$681
Sientra, Inc.
$468
Vioptix Inc
$98
Merz North America, Inc.
$97
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$74
TELA Bio, Inc.
$74
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$43
Tepha Inc
$34
Davol Inc.
$31
Allergan Inc.
$25
Pylant Medical
$24
AirXpanders, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 58.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
1588 HD 3 CHIP CAMERA · AEROFORM TISSUE EXPANDER SYSTEM · ALLODERM · ARTOURA Breast Tissue Expander · CACTUS · GalaFLEX · MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer · MemoryGel Breast Implants · OviTex 2S · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · Phasix Mesh · SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT · SURG - SURGICAL SAFETY-SURGICOUNT · T. Ox Tissue Oximeter · XEOMIN · Xeomin
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 (81%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $24,821 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Vascular Surgerys within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$81,826
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE EMERGENCY HOSPITAL
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. Polavarapu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Polavarapu experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Polavarapu performed 16 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Polavarapu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Polavarapu received a total of $3,971 from 15 companies across 82 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. Polavarapu's costs compare to other vascular surgerys in Burleson?
Dr. Polavarapu's average Medicare payment per service is $77. 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. Polavarapu) 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 →