Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rasendu Vasavada, MD

Internal Medicine · Victoria, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
202 JAMES COLEMAN DR STE A, Victoria, TX 77904
3614859424
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1144260472 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Vasavada

Dr. Rasendu Vasavada is an internal medicine specialist in Victoria, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vasavada performed 1,846 Medicare services across 485 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vasavada received a total of $7,938 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 590 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Vasavada 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 20% volume in TX $7,938 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,846
Medicare services
Top 20% in TX for internal medicine
485
Unique beneficiaries
$77
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~97 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
Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 566 $93 $139
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 499 $87 $140
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 170 $133 $187
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle 124 $10 $29
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 118 $67 $88
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg 103 $1 $11
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month 87 $47 $83
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min 61 $69 $101
Annual wellness visit, follow-up 51 $89 $96
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead 42 $11 $75
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 30 minutes provided personally by health care professional, per calendar month 25 $53 $122
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 ↗
$7,938
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,134/year across 7 years
Top 11% in TX for internal medicine
51
Companies
590
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
$7,924 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,802
2023
$1,724
2022
$1,656
2021
$1,533
2020
$888
2019
$209
2018
$125

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,323
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$814
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$598
AbbVie Inc.
$538
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$519
Lilly USA, LLC
$511
ABBVIE INC.
$455
Amgen Inc.
$326
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$247
PFIZER INC.
$230
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$164
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$162
Eisai Inc.
$158
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$154
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$152
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$135
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$120
Baxter Healthcare
$104
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$94
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$83
Allergan, Inc.
$74
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$74
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$62
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$60
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$57
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$54
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$49
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$40
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$39
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$39
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$38
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$36
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$34
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$33
Exact Sciences Corporation
$32
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$28
UCB, Inc.
$20
Optinose US, Inc.
$20
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$19
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$18
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$15
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$14
Dexcom, Inc.
$14
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$12
Corium, LLC
$7
Top 3 companies account for 34.5% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $430 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
26
Per 100K population
28.5
County median income
$70,101
Nearest hospital
CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER
7.9 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. Vasavada is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of TX peers, with 19 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. Vasavada experienced with complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vasavada performed 566 complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar 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. Vasavada receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vasavada received a total of $7,938 from 51 companies across 590 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. Vasavada's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Victoria?
Dr. Vasavada's average Medicare payment per service is $77. 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. Vasavada) 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 →