Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Srinivasa Kothapalli, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology · Port Arthur, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kothapalli
Dr. Srinivasa Kothapalli is an interventional cardiology specialist in Port Arthur, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kothapalli performed 5,056 Medicare services across 3,570 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kothapalli received a total of $4,524 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 224 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Kothapalli 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 12% volume in TX
$4,524 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,056
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for interventional cardiology
3,570
Unique beneficiaries
$131
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~253 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
1,220 | $44 | $65 |
| 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. |
826 | $83 | $170 |
| 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. |
621 | $9 | $90 |
| 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. |
482 | $60 | $125 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
308 | $125 | $962 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
307 | $49 | $500 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 303 | $234 | $1,283 |
| 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. |
299 | $1,054 | $2,200 |
| 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. |
211 | $130 | $389 |
| 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. |
85 | $9 | $50 |
| 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. |
84 | $111 | $285 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
84 | $63 | $285 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 41 | $184 | $800 |
| 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. |
38 | $47 | $420 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
32 | $27 | $135 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
23 | $29 | $140 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
21 | $401 | $1,200 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
20 | $7 | $10 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 15 | $205 | $1,000 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
14 | $137 | $425 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
11 | $70 | $150 |
| 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. |
11 | $43 | $220 |
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.
8.7% high complexity
41.2% medium
50.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,524
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $646/year across 7 years
Bottom 32% in TX for interventional cardiology
41
Companies
224
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
$3,967 (87.7%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$541 (12.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$16 (0.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$812
2023
$662
2022
$773
2021
$983
2020
$332
2019
$505
2018
$457
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$446
Amgen Inc.
$435
PFIZER INC.
$313
Medtronic, Inc.
$296
Baxter Healthcare
$271
Welch Allyn
$271
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$264
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$228
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$200
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$168
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$137
Inari Medical, Inc.
$134
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$133
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$123
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$102
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$94
Boston Scientific Corporation
$93
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$81
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$74
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$66
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$54
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$52
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$38
Abbott Laboratories
$37
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$37
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$36
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$28
CHIESI USA, INC.
$28
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$28
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$26
Allergan Inc.
$25
ABIOMED
$19
Preventice Services, LLC
$18
CORDIS US CORP.
$18
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$18
BIOTRONIK INC.
$16
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$16
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$14
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 26.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $89 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$59,934
Nearest hospital
THE MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS
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. Kothapalli is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), with low-engagement 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. Kothapalli experienced with regadenoson injection (lexiscan) for heart stress test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kothapalli performed 1,220 regadenoson injection (lexiscan) for heart stress test 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. Kothapalli receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kothapalli received a total of $4,524 from 41 companies across 224 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. Kothapalli's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Port Arthur?
Dr. Kothapalli's average Medicare payment per service is $131. 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. Kothapalli) 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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