Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ravi Botla, M.D.

Gastroenterology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
621 CAMDEN STREET, San Antonio, TX 78215
2102533422
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1366540544 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. Botla 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. Botla

Dr. Ravi Botla is a gastroenterology in San Antonio, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Botla performed 1,613 Medicare services across 889 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Botla received a total of $3,377 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 154 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Botla 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 10% volume in TX$ $3,377 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,613
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for gastroenterology
889
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~85 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month408$36$152
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)265$85$217
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month224$48$100
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)161$60$148
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy102$75$680
Colonoscopy with biopsy92$89$847
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity79$61$146
New patient office visit (45-59 min)61$104$332
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare52$190$1,067
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month52$37$150
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity39$98$280
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope19$77$518
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk18$169$778
New patient office visit (30-44 min)16$80$219
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment13$14$75
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)12$36$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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,377
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $482/year across 7 years
Top 48% in TX for gastroenterology
24
Companies
154
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
$3,377 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$142
2023
$817
2022
$621
2021
$484
2020
$61
2019
$538
2018
$713

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie Inc.
$734
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$433
ABBVIE INC.
$325
GENZYME CORPORATION
$269
AbbVie, Inc.
$231
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$230
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$227
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$186
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$131
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$125
Axonics, Inc.
$116
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$64
Shionogi Inc
$49
Celgene Corporation
$49
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$45
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$29
Lilly USA, LLC
$18
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$16
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$14
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 44.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APRISO · Amitiza · Axonics · CLENPIQ · CREON · DUPIXENT · GATTEX · GIMOTI · HUMIRA · Humira · LINZESS · Linzess · Livdelzi · MAVYRET · Mavyret · Mulpleta · OCALIVA · Omeclamox-Pak · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · Symproic · TRULANCE · Talicia · Trulance · VIBERZI · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPATIER · ZEPOSIA
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 $209 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
103
Per 100K population
5.1
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
1.2 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Botla is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Botla experienced with chronic care management, additional 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Botla performed 408 chronic care management, additional 20 min/month 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. Botla receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Botla received a total of $3,377 from 24 companies across 154 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. Botla's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in San Antonio?
Dr. Botla's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Botla) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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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 →