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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dharmpal Vansadia, DO

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
10496 KATY FWY, Houston, TX 77043
8444668842
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1376845156 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. Vansadia 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. Vansadia

Dr. Dharmpal Vansadia is a sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician in Houston, TX, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vansadia performed 3,894 Medicare services across 1,850 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vansadia received a total of $11,350 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 90 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) 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. Vansadia 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 18% volume in TX$ $11,350 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,894
Medicare services
Top 18% in TX for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
1,850
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~260 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
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)1,592$1$4
Joint injection, major joint516$55$165
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)341$93$166
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views280$36$169
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views161$37$170
Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose156$99$185
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views155$27$126
New patient office visit (45-59 min)151$117$251
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)142$68$113
Knee X-ray, 3 views134$32$147
New patient office visit (30-44 min)50$75$167
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg48$0$2
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement41$92$423
Total knee replacement35$1,072$4,702
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg26$6$27
Total hip replacement21$1,079$4,707
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views19$23$118
Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose15$405$560
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity11$108$470
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.
1.4% high complexity
60.4% medium
38.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$11,350
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,621/year across 7 years
Top 39% in TX for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
30
Companies
90
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
$5,841 (51.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,500 (30.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,009 (17.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$287
2023
$117
2022
$860
2021
$326
2020
$162
2019
$6,245
2018
$3,353

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Corin USA
$3,500
Arthrex, Inc.
$2,009
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$1,746
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$1,392
Stryker Corporation
$1,203
Medinc of Texas
$485
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$180
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$94
Medtronic, Inc.
$88
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$72
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$62
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$53
Curonix LLC
$50
Vericel Corporation
$49
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$49
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$39
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$32
ERMI Inc.
$26
Think Surgical, Inc.
$24
Bioventus LLC
$22
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$21
Argentum Medical
$21
Baudax Bio Inc.
$19
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
ACELL, INC.
$18
Acacia Pharma Inc
$18
BREG, INC
$16
OMNIlife science, Inc
$16
Ethicon US, LLC
$14
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 63.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · AEQUALIS · ANJESO · Ascend Flex · Avance · BIOSURE REGENESORB · BIXCUT · BREG · BYFAVO · Coblation Wands · Durolane · EUFLEXXA · Exparel · GAMMA · Gel-One Cross-linked Hyaluronate · HOFFMANN · MACI · MAKO · MONOVISC · ORTHOVISC · PICO · PINPOINT System · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · Regeneten · SIMPLICITI · STRATAFIX · SYNVISC-ONE · T2 · Tsolution One Surgical System · V-LOC 180 · VARIAX · Various Products · Zilretta · Zynrelef
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 (52%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $291 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physicians within 10 mi
48
Per 100K population
1.0
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL LLC
3.8 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. Vansadia is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Vansadia experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vansadia performed 1,592 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Vansadia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vansadia received a total of $11,350 from 30 companies across 90 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. Vansadia's costs compare to other sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physicians in Houston?
Dr. Vansadia's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Vansadia) 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 →