Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mythili Paladugu, MD

Phlebology Physician · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
851 W TERRELL AVE, Fort Worth, TX 76104
8173328346
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1528139060 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. Paladugu 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. Paladugu

Dr. Mythili Paladugu is a phlebology physician in Fort Worth, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Paladugu performed 1,514 Medicare services across 1,349 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Paladugu received a total of $1,459 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 73 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in phlebology physician. 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. Paladugu 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 25% volume in TX$ $1,459 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,514
Medicare services
Top 25% in TX for phlebology physician
1,349
Unique beneficiaries
$147
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~80 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
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries235$62$251
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers217$137$582
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts213$190$750
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts185$125$558
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)140$96$386
Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries98$101$393
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)97$72$273
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts62$97$443
New patient office visit (45-59 min)45$133$500
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers37$89$369
Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance31$858$3,407
Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts27$66$362
Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance24$1,152$4,627
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access23$29$121
New patient office visit (30-44 min)23$86$335
Anesthesia for x-ray on arteries21$238$2,981
Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg18$148$608
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow18$128$592
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.
14.0% high complexity
62.9% medium
23.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,459
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $208/year across 7 years
Bottom 25% in TX for phlebology physician
18
Companies
73
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
$1,459 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$317
2023
$238
2022
$171
2021
$189
2020
$154
2019
$288
2018
$102

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$517
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$263
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$118
Abbott Laboratories
$106
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$82
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$57
Avinger Inc.
$48
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$45
Medtronic, Inc.
$31
Cook Medical LLC
$30
NormaTec Industries, LP
$28
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$24
Innovation Technologies Inc
$23
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$21
GE HEALTHCARE
$19
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$17
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$15
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 61.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVVIGO Guidance System · Amplatz · Amplatz Super Stiff · Charger · Confirm Rx · Cook Medical Accessories · Coyote ES · Diamondback Peripheral · Encore 26 · Epic Vascular · FLEXITOUCH · Flexitouch Plus · FloSwitch HP · GENERAL - ULTRASOUND · GENERAL ULTRASOUND · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · General - Therapies · HawkOne · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IRRISEPT · Innova Vascular · JETSTREAM · MYNX CONTROLTM · OptiCross 35 · PANTHERIS · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · SilverHawk · VARITHENA · VENOUS WALLSTENT · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascular Lithotripsy · Via · WALLSTENT · XARELTO
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $96 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Phlebology Physicians within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
JPS HEALTH NETWORK
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. Paladugu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Paladugu experienced with ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Paladugu performed 235 ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 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. Paladugu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Paladugu received a total of $1,459 from 18 companies across 73 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. Paladugu's costs compare to other phlebology physicians in Fort Worth?
Dr. Paladugu's average Medicare payment per service is $147. 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. Paladugu) 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 →