Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Arathi Rana, MD

Internal Medicine · Galveston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555
4097727063
In practice since 2016 (9 years)
NPI: 1306291125 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Rana

Dr. Arathi Rana is an internal medicine specialist in Galveston, TX, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rana performed 9,790 Medicare services across 4,439 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rana received a total of $2,550 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 100 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Rana 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.

✓ 9 years in practice ▲ Top 3% volume in TX $2,550 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
9,790
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for internal medicine
4,439
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,088 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
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 4,797 $5 $23
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 1,842 $58 $297
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 1,029 $36 $223
Skin biopsy, tangential 529 $64 $338
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 518 $78 $378
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 219 $116 $562
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 215 $69 $369
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 148 $37 $168
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 75 $38 $186
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 65 $122 $594
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 52 $85 $420
Biopsy of ear 48 $53 $321
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 35 $202 $1,011
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm 35 $91 $492
Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm 34 $224 $1,052
Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm 31 $102 $889
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 29 $105 $547
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 28 $47 $238
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 21 $94 $813
Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm 15 $135 $627
Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm 14 $138 $598
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less 11 $191 $878
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 ↗
$2,550
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $364/year across 7 years
Top 26% in TX for internal medicine
21
Companies
100
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
$2,550 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$488
2023
$489
2022
$559
2021
$241
2020
$145
2019
$368
2018
$261

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$596
LEO Pharma Inc.
$255
AbbVie, Inc.
$241
Lilly USA, LLC
$238
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$183
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$159
Allergan Inc.
$132
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$128
Amgen Inc.
$123
Celgene Corporation
$110
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$76
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$68
AbbVie Inc.
$56
UCB, Inc.
$39
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$33
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$32
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$20
Genentech USA, Inc.
$20
PFIZER INC.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Almirall LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 42.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · BLU-U · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · EBGLYSS · EUCRISA · Erivedge · Humira · ILUMYA · Ilumya · KEYTRUDA · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · Otezla · Poteligeo · REMICADE · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · Seysara · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Winlevi
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 $26 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
307
Per 100K population
86.5
County median income
$85,348
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON
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. Rana is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Rana experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rana performed 4,797 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Rana receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rana received a total of $2,550 from 21 companies across 100 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. Rana's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Galveston?
Dr. Rana's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Rana) 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 →