Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sindhura Alapati, M.D

Radiation Oncology · Kerrville, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
575 HILL COUNTRY DR STE 101, Kerrville, TX 78028
8302587828
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1528370319 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. Alapati 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 →
Are you Dr. Alapati? Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →

What this data tells you about Dr. Alapati

Dr. Sindhura Alapati is a radiation oncology specialist in Kerrville, TX, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Alapati performed 12,915 Medicare services across 3,146 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Alapati received a total of $343 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 8 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Alapati 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 6% volume in TX $343 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
12,915
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for radiation oncology
3,146
Unique beneficiaries
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~861 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 5,000 $0 $3
MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) 4,695 $0 $1
Chest X-ray, 1 view 883 $7 $43
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 127 $34 $280
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 104 $148 $520
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 103 $8 $89
Chest X-ray, 2 views 95 $16 $76
Knee X-ray, 3 views 94 $7 $70
Ct scan of chest with contrast 78 $42 $370
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 75 $16 $118
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 67 $27 $203
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 64 $7 $45
Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast 62 $31 $269
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 61 $145 $525
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 58 $65 $466
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 55 $6 $46
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 55 $19 $154
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 52 $148 $520
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 50 $7 $64
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 48 $29 $124
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 47 $35 $267
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 40 $22 $96
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast 40 $29 $241
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 36 $26 $98
Mri scan of leg without contrast 34 $49 $427
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 33 $55 $390
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 33 $24 $141
Ct scan of face without contrast 29 $30 $268
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 29 $20 $210
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 28 $7 $51
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 27 $6 $54
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 27 $32 $96
Screening mammography 27 $53 $158
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) 26 $22 $160
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 25 $220 $780
Ct scan of leg without contrast 25 $31 $241
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast 25 $54 $362
Bone density scan (DEXA) 25 $36 $99
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 24 $6 $58
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 23 $37 $240
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts 23 $35 $304
Mri scan of brain without contrast 22 $152 $525
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 22 $6 $62
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast 22 $255 $814
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views 21 $9 $72
X-ray of hand, 2 views 20 $6 $34
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 19 $10 $113
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 19 $6 $55
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 18 $55 $258
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 18 $7 $72
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 18 $146 $525
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 18 $6 $49
Ct scan of arm without contrast 18 $35 $322
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 17 $62 $478
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 17 $84 $264
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 16 $64 $488
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 16 $223 $669
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 15 $69 $240
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 14 $36 $265
Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast 13 $44 $330
CT scan of chest, without contrast 13 $97 $329
X-ray of foot, 2 views 13 $6 $46
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 13 $246 $785
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 12 $22 $92
X-ray of sacrum and tailbone, minimum of 2 views 12 $7 $71
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 12 $5 $52
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast 12 $59 $176
Mri scan of blood vessels of neck without contrast 11 $42 $269
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views 11 $9 $93
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 11 $122 $383
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 2018 ↗
$343
Total received (2018-2018)
Top 40% in TX for radiation oncology
1
Company
8
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
$343 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2018
$343

Payments by company (2018)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$343
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION
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 $3 per 100 Medicare services performed
Looking for a radiation oncology specialist in Kerrville?
Compare radiation oncologists in the Kerrville area by procedure volume, costs, and industry payment transparency.
Browse radiation oncologists nearby

Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
20.7
County median income
$67,927
Nearest hospital
PETERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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 2018
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. Alapati is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% 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. Alapati experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Alapati performed 5,000 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Alapati receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Alapati received a total of $343 from 1 company across 8 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. Alapati's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Kerrville?
Dr. Alapati's average Medicare payment per service is $9. 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. Alapati) 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.

Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology

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 →