Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Meenakshisundaram Subramanian, DO

Dermatology · Mcallen, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1309 E RIDGE RD STE 1, Mcallen, TX 78503
9568446440
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1154613099 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. Subramanian 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. Subramanian

Dr. Meenakshisundaram Subramanian is a dermatology specialist in Mcallen, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Subramanian performed 107 Medicare services across 98 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Subramanian received a total of $2,082 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 23 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. 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. Subramanian 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ 107 Medicare services $2,082 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
107
Medicare services
Bottom 20% in TX for dermatology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
98
Unique beneficiaries
$93
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~8 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
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
 26 $31 $140
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
 22 $74 $436
Retinal membrane and internal limiting membrane removal
A surgical procedure to remove a membrane from the retina along with the internal limiting membrane of the retina.
 19 $141 $887
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.
 17 $76 $320
Complex detached retina repair with eye fluid drainage
A surgical procedure to repair a detached retina and drain fluid located between the lens and the retina.
 12 $169 $1,022
Laser destruction of vitreous and retina
A laser procedure used to destroy fluid in the vitreous and tissue across the entire retina.
 11 $135 $834
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 2024 ↗
$2,082
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $521/year across 4 years
Top 14% in TX for dermatology
7
Companies
23
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
$2,082 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$191
2022
$178
2021
$1,697
2019
$16

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,323
Allergan, Inc.
$250
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$242
Genentech USA, Inc.
$209
ABBVIE INC.
$27
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 87.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
DURYSTA · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · ILUVIEN · OZURDEX · Rocklatan · STELLARIS · VABYSMO · Vabysmo
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 $1,946 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Dermatologists within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
1.8
County median income
$52,281
Nearest hospital
RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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. Subramanian is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of TX peers.

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. Subramanian experienced with retinal imaging (oct scan)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Subramanian performed 26 retinal imaging (oct scan) 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. Subramanian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Subramanian received a total of $2,082 from 7 companies across 23 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. Subramanian's costs compare to other dermatologists in Mcallen?
Dr. Subramanian's average Medicare payment per service is $93. 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. Subramanian) 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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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.

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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 →