Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sripathi Kethu, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Richardson, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kethu
Dr. Sripathi Kethu is a gastroenterology specialist in Richardson, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kethu performed 788 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kethu received a total of $8,124 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 415 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kethu is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 36% volume in TX
$8,124 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗788
Medicare services
Top 36% in TX for gastroenterology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$98
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
114 | $61 | $680 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
107 | $200 | $1,067 |
| 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. |
102 | $54 | $148 |
| 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. |
88 | $83 | $217 |
| 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. |
66 | $106 | $332 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
58 | $102 | $847 |
| 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. |
55 | $61 | $146 |
| 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. |
39 | $100 | $278 |
| 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. |
28 | $64 | $219 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
26 | $164 | $781 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
21 | $91 | $649 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
20 | $132 | $781 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
19 | $38 | $80 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
18 | $174 | $778 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
16 | $81 | $518 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
11 | $26 | $100 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,124
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,161/year across 7 years
Top 25% in TX for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
415
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,950
2023
$988
2022
$955
2021
$768
2020
$479
2019
$1,010
2018
$1,974
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$560
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$277
PFIZER INC.
$180
Ardelyx, Inc.
$145
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$116
Boston Scientific Corporation
$104
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$94
Celgene Corporation
$88
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$77
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$52
American Regent
$48
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$47
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$42
GENZYME CORPORATION
$38
QOL Medical, LLC
$28
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$16
Celltrion USA Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 52.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,327
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$757
AbbVie, Inc.
$717
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$690
AbbVie Inc.
$682
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$332
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$330
PFIZER INC.
$281
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$261
Celgene Corporation
$232
Covidien LP
$223
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$220
Boston Scientific Corporation
$217
GENZYME CORPORATION
$182
Allergan Inc.
$173
Ardelyx, Inc.
$167
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$131
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$122
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$99
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$94
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$92
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$91
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$90
QOL Medical, LLC
$89
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$60
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$57
American Regent
$48
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$48
Shionogi Inc
$46
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$42
Medtronic, Inc.
$29
Allergan, Inc.
$28
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$24
Mauna Kea Technologies, Inc.
$21
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Ethicon US, LLC
$18
Shire North American Group Inc
$17
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$16
Celltrion USA Inc.
$16
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$14
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$13
GI Supply, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 34.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists in nearby ZIP areas
208
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
METHODIST RICHARDSON MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Kethu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kethu experienced with upper gi endoscopy with biopsy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kethu performed 114 upper gi endoscopy with biopsy services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Kethu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kethu received a total of $8,124 from 42 companies across 415 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Kethu's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Richardson?
Dr. Kethu's average Medicare payment per service is $98. 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. Kethu) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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