Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Yamini Chennu, M.D.

Neurology · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
713 GRAINGER STREET, Fort Worth, TX 76104
8173363968
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1548210263 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. Chennu 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. Chennu

Dr. Yamini Chennu is a neurology in Fort Worth, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chennu performed 1,519 Medicare services across 1,316 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chennu received a total of $17,021 from 83 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1027 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Chennu 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 22% volume in TX$ $17,021 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,519
Medicare services
Top 22% in TX for neurology
1,316
Unique beneficiaries
$116
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
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity383$91$195
Initial hospital admission, high complexity365$133$390
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)239$91$164
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity140$61$144
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)120$162$350
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy75$297$550
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)73$133$219
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)64$56$112
Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 2-12 hours with review and report by health care professional37$101$600
Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional23$156$650
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 ↗
$17,021
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,432/year across 7 years
Top 19% in TX for neurology
83
Companies
1,027
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
$16,954 (99.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$67 (0.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,698
2023
$2,231
2022
$2,454
2021
$2,774
2020
$2,180
2019
$1,980
2018
$2,704

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UCB, Inc.
$1,581
ABBVIE INC.
$1,135
Biogen, Inc.
$1,031
AbbVie Inc.
$968
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$952
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$846
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$697
Amgen Inc.
$568
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$515
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$453
Genentech USA, Inc.
$422
Allergan, Inc.
$396
Celgene Corporation
$390
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$389
Eisai Inc.
$379
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$360
Lundbeck LLC
$355
Lilly USA, LLC
$344
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$275
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$235
Grifols USA, LLC
$227
GENZYME CORPORATION
$204
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$189
Allergan Inc.
$176
PFIZER INC.
$166
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$157
GE HealthCare
$152
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$146
SK Life Science, Inc.
$142
CSL Behring
$140
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$137
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$128
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$123
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$123
ARGENX US, INC.
$119
EMD Serono, Inc.
$117
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$114
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$106
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$102
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$92
AbbVie, Inc.
$90
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$89
Nevro Corp.
$87
Boston Scientific Corporation
$85
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$85
GE HEALTHCARE
$85
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$81
Promius Pharma LLC
$71
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$70
Almatica Pharma LLC
$69
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$68
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$67
Abbott Laboratories
$65
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$58
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$52
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$51
Aucta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
EISAI INC.
$47
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$44
Merz North America, Inc.
$42
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$39
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$35
US WorldMeds, LLC
$31
Life Molecular Imaging Ltd
$30
GE Healthcare
$29
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$26
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$21
NS Pharma, Inc.
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$17
Neurelis, Inc.
$16
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$15
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$15
Cala Health, Inc.
$13
Egalet US Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 22.0% 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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,121 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
80
Per 100K population
3.7
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. Chennu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 19%), 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. Chennu experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chennu performed 383 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 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. Chennu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chennu received a total of $17,021 from 83 companies across 1,027 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. Chennu's costs compare to other neurologys in Fort Worth?
Dr. Chennu's average Medicare payment per service is $116. 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. Chennu) 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 →