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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Srikanth Damodaram, M.D.

Clinical Neurophysiology Physician · Sherman, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
321 N HIGHLAND AVE STE 200, Sherman, TX 75092
9038935141
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1922269299 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. Damodaram 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. Damodaram

Dr. Srikanth Damodaram is a clinical neurophysiology physician in Sherman, TX, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Damodaram performed 13,431 Medicare services across 297 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Damodaram received a total of $7,851 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 454 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical neurophysiology 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. Damodaram 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 17% volume in TX$ $7,851 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
13,431
Medicare services
Top 17% in TX for clinical neurophysiology physician
297
Unique beneficiaries
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~790 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
Botox injection, per unit13,100$5$15
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)68$90$317
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study50$75$367
Initial hospital admission, high complexity39$140$519
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity39$95$283
New patient office visit (45-59 min)31$119$379
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)31$116$456
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)17$182$479
Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 85 minutes16$165$600
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy15$46$184
Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies13$143$646
Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies12$175$782
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 ↗
$7,851
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,122/year across 7 years
Top 25% in TX for clinical neurophysiology physician
38
Companies
454
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
$7,733 (98.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$118 (1.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,030
2023
$3,257
2022
$1,929
2021
$1,316
2020
$156
2019
$21
2018
$142

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,093
AbbVie Inc.
$952
SK Life Science, Inc.
$831
PFIZER INC.
$584
UCB, Inc.
$433
ABBVIE INC.
$399
Biogen, Inc.
$381
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$345
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$262
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$257
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$203
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$199
Amgen Inc.
$196
Allergan, Inc.
$193
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$161
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$138
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$129
Grifols USA, LLC
$115
Medtronic, Inc.
$110
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$102
Lundbeck LLC
$101
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$78
Abbott Laboratories
$75
EMD Serono, Inc.
$70
Lilly USA, LLC
$67
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
GENZYME CORPORATION
$47
PAINTEQ LLC
$46
GE HealthCare
$37
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$36
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$23
Allergan Inc.
$21
Nevro Corp.
$20
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$19
Eisai Inc.
$18
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 36.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVA · ACTIVA PC · ADUHELM · AJOVY · AUBAGIO · AUSTEDO · Aimovig · Austedo XR · BOTOX · Briviact · COMIRNATY · CONFIRM RX · Confirm Rx · Dhivy · EMGALITY · Fycompa · GAMMAGARD · Gamunex-C · HETLIOZ · HYQVIA · INBRIJA · INGREZZA · INTELLIS · KESIMPTA · KYNMOBI · MAYZENT · NUPLAZID · NURTEC ODT · Nayzilam · Omnia · Ongentys · PAINTEQ · PANZYGA · PAXLOVID · QULIPTA · QUTENZA · REXULTI · RYTARY · Rystiggo · SPINRAZA · TECFIDERA · TOSYMRA SUMATRIPTAN NASAL SPRAY · TYSABRI · Tysabri · UBRELVY · VUMERITY · VYEPTI · XARELTO · XCOPRI · 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $58 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Clinical Neurophysiology Physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$70,455
Nearest hospital
WILSON N JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Damodaram is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Damodaram experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Damodaram performed 13,100 botox injection, per unit 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. Damodaram receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Damodaram received a total of $7,851 from 38 companies across 454 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. Damodaram's costs compare to other clinical neurophysiology physicians in Sherman?
Dr. Damodaram's average Medicare payment per service is $8. 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. Damodaram) 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 →