Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Chrisette Dharmagunaratne, M.D.
Family Medicine · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Dharmagunaratne
Dr. Chrisette Dharmagunaratne is a family medicine specialist in Dallas, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dharmagunaratne performed 2,035 Medicare services across 1,125 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dharmagunaratne received a total of $22,258 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 627 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Dharmagunaratne 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in TX
$22,258 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,035
Medicare services
Top 13% in TX for family medicine
1,125
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~102 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
407 | $89 | $411 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
184 | $38 | $155 |
| 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. |
172 | $39 | $194 |
| 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. |
165 | $136 | $552 |
| 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. |
140 | $59 | $280 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
131 | $46 | $193 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
112 | $36 | $146 |
| Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month. |
80 | $54 | $214 |
| 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. |
55 | $11 | $95 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
36 | $21 | $175 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
36 | $97 | $407 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
35 | $64 | $470 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
35 | $20 | $174 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
35 | $19 | $206 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
35 | $52 | $474 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
35 | $72 | $635 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, one side An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels on one side of the head and neck. |
33 | $84 | $658 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
31 | $30 | $285 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
29 | $10 | $100 |
| Respiratory virus test for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and RSV A laboratory test that detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in an upper respiratory specimen. |
28 | $140 | $450 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
28 | $30 | $52 |
| Electronic psychological or neuropsychological test administration Administration of a single standardized psychological or neuropsychological test using an electronic platform that provides automated results. |
27 | $2 | $17 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
26 | $81 | $420 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
25 | $128 | $437 |
| Annual depression screening | 25 | $18 | $57 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
24 | $65 | $258 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
20 | $41 | $200 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
20 | $76 | $215 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 14 | $18 | $58 |
| 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. |
12 | $121 | $632 |
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.
3.4% high complexity
8.2% medium
88.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$22,258
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,180/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for family medicine
54
Companies
627
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
$11,431 (51.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,667 (47.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$160 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,505
2023
$3,438
2022
$1,491
2021
$1,904
2020
$973
2019
$4,213
2018
$8,734
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$3,777
Novo Nordisk Inc
$3,071
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$2,823
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,426
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,632
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$1,138
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$967
Abbott Laboratories
$594
Lilly USA, LLC
$511
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$510
Amgen Inc.
$445
AbbVie Inc.
$445
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$418
PFIZER INC.
$408
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$363
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$273
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$236
ViiV Healthcare Company
$212
Allergan Inc.
$212
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$131
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$130
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$129
Shionogi Inc
$126
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$116
Janssen Products, LP
$100
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$100
ABBVIE INC.
$92
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$81
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$73
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$70
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$64
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$60
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$48
Allergan, Inc.
$43
Dexcom, Inc.
$42
AbbVie, Inc.
$36
Biogen, Inc.
$35
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Strongbridge US INC.
$31
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$29
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Organon LLC
$23
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$18
Avvisto Therapeutics, LLC
$16
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$15
Corcept Therapeutics
$15
Neuronetics, Inc.
$15
Medtronic, Inc.
$13
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Eisai Inc.
$11
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 43.4% 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 (51%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $1,094 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,754
Per 100K population
67.4
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
PARKLAND HEALTH & HOSPITAL SYSTEM
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. Dharmagunaratne is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in TX), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 1% of TX peers, with 20 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. Dharmagunaratne experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dharmagunaratne performed 407 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. Dharmagunaratne receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dharmagunaratne received a total of $22,258 from 54 companies across 627 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. Dharmagunaratne's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Dallas?
Dr. Dharmagunaratne's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Dharmagunaratne) 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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