Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ravinder Bachireddy, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Lufkin, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bachireddy
Dr. Ravinder Bachireddy is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Lufkin, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bachireddy performed 8,291 Medicare services across 5,267 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bachireddy received a total of $15,373 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 179 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bachireddy 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in TX
$15,373 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,291
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for cardiovascular disease
5,267
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,628 | $89 | $264 |
| 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. |
1,376 | $10 | $41 |
| 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. |
633 | $62 | $181 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
486 | $7 | $8 |
| 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. |
418 | $6 | $21 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
285 | $53 | $500 |
| 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. |
260 | $15 | $55 |
| 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. |
260 | $10 | $37 |
| Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized) A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium. |
236 | $13 | $34 |
| 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. |
210 | $4 | $11 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
192 | $15 | $60 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
189 | $8 | $29 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
189 | $119 | $466 |
| 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. |
187 | $20 | $77 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. |
164 | $62 | $3,288 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
155 | $38 | $98 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
137 | $16 | $42 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
132 | $818 | $3,286 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
128 | $8 | $19 |
| 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. |
128 | $92 | $256 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
108 | $54 | $174 |
| 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. |
90 | $116 | $399 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
83 | $22 | $291 |
| 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. |
61 | $166 | $681 |
| Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health. |
54 | $5 | $13 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
54 | $5 | $13 |
| 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. |
44 | $46 | $212 |
| 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. |
44 | $129 | $355 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
42 | $7 | $40 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring, 48-7 days Analysis and reporting of continuous external electrocardiogram monitoring lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
42 | $105 | $144 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
42 | $17 | $37 |
| 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. |
30 | $98 | $337 |
| 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. |
23 | $29 | $478 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
22 | $10 | $26 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
20 | $56 | $203 |
| 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. |
20 | $78 | $260 |
| 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. |
20 | $58 | $178 |
| 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. |
19 | $126 | $496 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
18 | $13 | $33 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
13 | $7 | $17 |
| 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. |
13 | $10 | $121 |
| 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. |
12 | $50 | $1,137 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
12 | $20 | $66 |
| 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. |
12 | $627 | $1,669 |
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.
9.3% high complexity
12.2% medium
78.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,373
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,196/year across 7 years
Top 23% in TX for cardiovascular disease
24
Companies
179
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8,274 (53.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,099 (46.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,866
2023
$342
2022
$730
2021
$173
2020
$144
2019
$629
2018
$9,489
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$8,455
Eli Lilly and Company
$2,297
Medtronic, Inc.
$968
Boston Scientific Corporation
$867
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$552
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$510
Terumo Medical Corporation
$341
Abbott Laboratories
$214
Inari Medical, Inc.
$175
ABIOMED
$154
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$134
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$123
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$102
Tosoh Bioscience, Inc.
$83
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$69
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$68
Cook Medical LLC
$52
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$46
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$45
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$42
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$32
EKOS Corporation
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
BSN Medical Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 76.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ACCOLADE · Amplia MRI · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CROSSER · CardioMEMS HF System · ClosureFast · ClosureRFS · CoreValve Evolut · DYNAGEN · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · Hi-Torque Whisper guide wire · Impella · LEQVIO · LUTONIX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MYCARELINK · Micra · NC TREK coronary catheters · OUTBACK LTD Re-Entry Catheter · Optitorque · QUARTET · ROTABLATOR · Resolute · S · SENSOR ENABLED · SQRX PULSE GENERATOR · ST AIA-PACK TSH BTO KIT · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · VENASEAL · VERQUVO · Varithena Administration Pack · VenaSeal · VersaCross Access Solution · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZENITH SPIRAL-Z
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 →
The majority of payments (54%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Equivalent to $185 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
12.7
County median income
$58,847
Nearest hospital
WOODLAND HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER
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. Bachireddy is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 20 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. Bachireddy experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bachireddy performed 1,628 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Bachireddy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bachireddy received a total of $15,373 from 24 companies across 179 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. Bachireddy's costs compare to other cardiologists in Lufkin?
Dr. Bachireddy's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Bachireddy) 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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