Dr. Veena Kanti, DDS, MDS
What this data tells you about Dr. Kanti
Dr. Veena Kanti is an oral and maxillofacial surgery specialist in Plano, TX, with 6 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kanti performed 1,055 Medicare services across 726 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kanti received a total of $173 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 6 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in oral and maxillofacial surgery (dentist). 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. Kanti 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of body plane An X-ray imaging test that captures a specific plane or section of the body to visualize internal structures. |
130 | $68 | $150 |
| Dental fixation device application and removal This procedure involves the placement and subsequent removal of a device used to stabilize or fix dental structures. |
101 | $668 | $1,800 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
93 | $27 | $125 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 81 | $78 | $296 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into a nerve located in the upper neck and back of the head. |
77 | $41 | $295 |
| 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. |
73 | $98 | $130 |
| 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. |
69 | $118 | $250 |
| X-ray of facial bones, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces one or two images of the bones in the face. |
65 | $25 | $70 |
| Paranasal sinus X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the paranasal sinuses using at least three different views to visualize the sinus cavities. |
65 | $29 | $90 |
| Skull X-ray, 1-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the skull using one to three different angles to visualize the bones of the head. |
65 | $27 | $85 |
| X-ray of jaw joints, both sides An X-ray imaging test that captures images of the temporomandibular joints on both sides of the mouth. |
65 | $40 | $106 |
| X-ray of lower jaws, upper jaws and teeth An X-ray imaging procedure that captures images of the lower jaw, upper jaw, and teeth. |
65 | $14 | $47 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
65 | $30 | $80 |
| Lidocaine HCl injection for IV infusion, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of lidocaine hydrochloride via intravenous infusion. |
41 | $0 | $1 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2021 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2021)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2021 |
| 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. Kanti is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
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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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