Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gautam Patankar, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Patankar
Dr. Gautam Patankar is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Houston, TX, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patankar performed 5,043 Medicare services across 3,428 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patankar received a total of $3,082 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 143 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. Patankar 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 16% volume in TX
$3,082 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,043
Medicare services
Top 16% in TX for cardiovascular disease
3,428
Unique beneficiaries
$183
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~336 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
1,012 | $43 | $200 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
587 | $65 | $375 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
559 | $11 | $80 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
414 | $95 | $145 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 254 | $628 | $820 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
252 | $56 | $350 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
250 | $1,935 | $4,200 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
250 | $7 | $40 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
213 | $72 | $115 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
181 | $98 | $425 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
148 | $143 | $250 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
94 | $147 | $1,005 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
86 | $4 | $15 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
77 | $21 | $140 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
77 | $30 | $150 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
55 | $105 | $190 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
47 | $176 | $500 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
39 | $21 | $80 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
39 | $10 | $80 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
38 | $51 | $400 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
35 | $17 | $81 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
33 | $113 | $180 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
31 | $142 | $390 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 26 | $189 | $3,856 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
25 | $62 | $550 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
25 | $690 | $900 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
25 | $24 | $125 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
25 | $18 | $125 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
17 | $105 | $300 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
15 | $17 | $115 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
15 | $11 | $234 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
14 | $483 | $4,800 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
14 | $20 | $180 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
13 | $199 | $685 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
12 | $87 | $375 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
12 | $14 | $110 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
12 | $138 | $400 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
11 | $2 | $55 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
11 | $68 | $245 |
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.
4.1% high complexity
32.7% medium
63.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,082
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $440/year across 7 years
Bottom 40% in TX for cardiovascular disease
28
Companies
143
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
$3,068 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$671
2023
$645
2022
$425
2021
$268
2020
$74
2019
$321
2018
$678
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$337
Medtronic, Inc.
$316
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$282
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$255
Abbott Laboratories
$218
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$183
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$172
Boston Scientific Corporation
$171
ABIOMED
$146
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$143
Amgen Inc.
$129
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$97
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$92
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$77
PFIZER INC.
$61
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$61
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$54
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$50
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$35
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$31
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$23
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$23
GE HEALTHCARE
$17
Avinger Inc.
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 30.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Arcalyst · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CRESEMBA · Circulatory Support · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · Definity · DxTerity · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EUPHORA · Edarbyclor · FARXIGA · Flexitouch Plus · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device · Impella · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Livalo · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · NEXLETOL · OPSUMIT · Optimizer Smart System · PANTHERIS · PRADAXA · REVEAL LINQ · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · Sotalol Hydrochloride · TELESCOPE · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · Telescope · VERQUVO · Vascepa · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · XIENCE V
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 $61 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
382
Per 100K population
8.0
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Patankar is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 years of NPI registration.
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. Patankar experienced with regadenoson injection (lexiscan) for heart stress test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patankar performed 1,012 regadenoson injection (lexiscan) for heart stress test 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. Patankar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patankar received a total of $3,082 from 28 companies across 143 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. Patankar's costs compare to other cardiologists in Houston?
Dr. Patankar's average Medicare payment per service is $183. 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. Patankar) 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 →
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