Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bala Giri, M.D.

Neurological Surgery · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
1411 N BECKLEY AVE, Dallas, TX 75203
2143935007
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1639222706 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. Giri 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. Giri

Dr. Bala Giri is a neurological surgery in Dallas, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Giri performed 547 Medicare services across 394 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Giri received a total of $106,051 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 737 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Giri 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 26% volume in TX$ $106,051 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
547
Medicare services
Top 26% in TX for neurological surgery
394
Unique beneficiaries
$158
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~29 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 (20-29 min)133$62$175
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)124$41$125
New patient office visit (30-44 min)76$81$245
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion57$197$2,233
Fusion of additional segment of spine41$298$2,427
Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc29$162$2,651
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)26$81$250
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments16$582$5,760
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity16$102$258
Fusion of spine in lower back15$1,107$9,644
Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc14$635$10,667
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.
28.5% high complexity
0.0% medium
71.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$106,051
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $15,150/year across 7 years
Top 9% in TX for neurological surgery
47
Companies
737
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$60,574 (57.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$43,977 (41.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,500 (1.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$14,862
2023
$12,363
2022
$36,992
2021
$17,190
2020
$8,278
2019
$7,579
2018
$8,787

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$60,339
CTL Medical Corporation
$22,626
4WEB, Inc.
$4,000
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$3,776
NuVasive, Inc.
$3,331
SPINEART USA INC
$3,249
Cerapedics, Inc.
$1,500
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,326
SI-BONE, INC.
$958
SI-BONE, Inc.
$688
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$578
Evolution Spine, LLC
$524
Integrity Implants Inc.
$324
Spineart USA Inc
$311
Abbott Laboratories
$308
Carlsmed, Inc.
$154
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$154
Boston Scientific Corporation
$149
Globus Medical, Inc.
$148
7D Surgical Inc.
$124
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$106
Nevro Corp.
$105
Integrity Implants Inc
$102
Spine Wave, Inc.
$99
PROVIDENCE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$99
Ethicon US, LLC
$89
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$84
KLS-Martin L.P.
$79
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$71
Cerapedics Inc.
$57
Clariance, Inc.
$55
Brainlab, Inc.
$49
Kerecis Limited
$48
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$46
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$46
Theragen, Inc.
$45
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$43
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Pylant Medical
$37
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$34
PARADIGM SPINE, LLC
$27
Synaptive Medical Inc.
$26
CPM Medical Consultants, LLC
$26
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$23
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$18
KCI USA, Inc
$17
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 82.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in 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 (57%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for neurological surgery in TX.

Equivalent to $19,388 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurological Surgerys within 10 mi
90
Per 100K population
3.5
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
METHODIST DALLAS 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. Giri is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in TX), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 9%), 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. Giri experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Giri performed 133 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Giri receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Giri received a total of $106,051 from 47 companies across 737 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. Giri's costs compare to other neurological surgerys in Dallas?
Dr. Giri's average Medicare payment per service is $158. 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. Giri) 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 →