Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Akilan Arumugham, MD
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Arumugham
Dr. Akilan Arumugham is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Plano, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Arumugham performed 1,492 Medicare services across 1,367 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Arumugham received a total of $13,168 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 215 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology 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. Arumugham 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 39% volume in TX
$13,168 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,492
Medicare services
Top 39% in TX for vascular & interventional radiology physician
1,367
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
322 | $7 | $245 |
| 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. |
203 | $10 | $183 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
74 | $30 | $601 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
70 | $11 | $183 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
66 | $80 | $1,152 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
62 | $14 | $447 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
48 | $85 | $2,530 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
45 | $65 | $1,607 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
39 | $40 | $666 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
36 | $7 | $183 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
33 | $55 | $818 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
32 | $199 | $2,077 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
32 | $61 | $1,637 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
31 | $58 | $1,060 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
31 | $40 | $595 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
29 | $23 | $322 |
| Stomach tube insertion with fluoroscopy and contrast A tube is placed into the stomach while using live X-ray imaging and a contrast dye to guide the procedure. |
28 | $153 | $1,478 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
26 | $67 | $983 |
| 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. |
25 | $17 | $356 |
| CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
23 | $89 | $1,145 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
22 | $7 | $183 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
19 | $255 | $3,234 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage by tube with imaging guidance A procedure to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity using a tube. Imaging guidance is used to direct the placement of the tube. |
18 | $145 | $2,429 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
18 | $27 | $409 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
18 | $21 | $254 |
| 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. |
17 | $30 | $400 |
| Liver needle biopsy through skin A procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin to remove a small sample of liver tissue for examination. |
16 | $64 | $749 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
16 | $8 | $183 |
| Radiologist review of abscess or sinus study A radiologist reviews the images from a study of an abscess or sinus cavity. |
16 | $20 | $292 |
| Chest fluid drainage with tube insertion using imaging guidance This procedure removes fluid from the chest cavity and places a tube to stay in place for ongoing drainage. Imaging guidance is used to help position the tube accurately. |
15 | $118 | $3,798 |
| CT scan of upper spine, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the upper spine. This procedure is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
14 | $37 | $577 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
13 | $22 | $357 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $7 | $183 |
| 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. |
12 | $26 | $409 |
| CT scan of abdominal and pelvic blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the abdomen and pelvis. |
11 | $82 | $980 |
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.
2.1% high complexity
45.1% medium
52.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,168
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,881/year across 7 years
Top 16% in TX for vascular & interventional radiology physician
24
Companies
215
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
$11,768 (89.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,400 (10.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,216
2023
$1,289
2022
$2,733
2021
$1,153
2020
$881
2019
$1,404
2018
$3,493
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$3,205
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$1,400
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,303
Terumo Medical Corporation
$906
Penumbra, Inc.
$876
Balt USA, LLC
$765
Sirtex Medical Inc
$679
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$594
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$582
Boston Scientific Corporation
$554
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$477
Stryker Corporation
$423
phenox Inc.
$410
Inari Medical, Inc.
$239
EKOS Corporation
$134
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$127
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$116
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$93
Surefire Medical, Inc.
$87
Cook Medical LLC
$70
Surmodics, Inc.
$38
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$37
Teleflex LLC
$32
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Top 3 companies account for 44.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6554) Peripheral Vascular Undivided · ANGIO-SEAL · ARROW · AXS VECTA 71 · Avenir Coils · CLOT MGMT · COOK MEDICAL CATHETERS · Cleaner · Cook · DIREXION · EKOSONIC · EMBOLD Fibered · EMBOZENE · EMPRINT · EVOLVE · EkoSonic · Exodus · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL EMBOLICS · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL NONVASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · INTERLOCK · Indigo System · JETI · JETSTREAM · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · Navicross · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · Optitorque · Penumbra System · Pounce Venous Thrombectomy System · Prestige Coil System · S · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SPINEJACK · SPYGLASS · SpyGlass · Stellarex · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Surefire Infusion Systems · THERASPHERE - BIO · TORNADO · TR Band · TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · Tornado · Trek · VSI
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 (89%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $883 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians within 10 mi
32
Per 100K population
2.9
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CITY PLANO
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. Arumugham is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of TX peers, 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. Arumugham experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Arumugham performed 322 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Arumugham receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Arumugham received a total of $13,168 from 24 companies across 215 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. Arumugham's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Plano?
Dr. Arumugham's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Arumugham) 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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