Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joseph Allencherril, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · Galveston, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Low-engagement
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555
4097721011
In practice since 2016 (9 years)
NPI: 1053765016 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. Allencherril 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. Allencherril

Dr. Joseph Allencherril is a cardiovascular disease in Galveston, TX, with 9 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Allencherril performed 173 Medicare services across 134 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Allencherril received a total of $8,148 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 264 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Allencherril 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▲ 173 Medicare services$ $8,148 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
173
Medicare services
Bottom 7% in TX for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
134
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~19 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
Echocardiogram, transthoracic69$54$158
Outpatient heart rehabilitation with electrocardiogram (ecg) monitoring, quality health care professional services48$11$63
EKG interpretation and report42$6$23
Initial hospital admission, high complexity14$137$498
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.
39.9% high complexity
0.0% medium
60.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,148
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $1,358/year across 6 years
Top 37% in TX for cardiovascular disease
30
Companies
264
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
$7,183 (88.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$965 (11.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$117
2023
$665
2022
$2,598
2021
$2,471
2020
$933
2019
$1,365

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,180
ABIOMED
$919
Medtronic, Inc.
$676
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$658
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$654
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$531
Boston Scientific Corporation
$379
PFIZER INC.
$371
Amgen Inc.
$313
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$311
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$227
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$216
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$214
Inari Medical, Inc.
$208
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$180
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$179
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$175
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$160
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$129
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$80
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$71
BIOTRONIK INC.
$68
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$50
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$47
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$45
Teleflex LLC
$35
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$26
GE HEALTHCARE
$17
HeartFlow, Inc.
$16
CHIESI USA, INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 34.0% 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 (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $4,710 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
34
Per 100K population
9.6
County median income
$85,348
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON
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. Allencherril is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and 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. Allencherril experienced with echocardiogram, transthoracic?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Allencherril performed 69 echocardiogram, transthoracic 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. Allencherril receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Allencherril received a total of $8,148 from 30 companies across 264 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. Allencherril's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Galveston?
Dr. Allencherril's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Allencherril) 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 →