Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ravi Pachigolla, M.D.

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician · Weatherford, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2016 FORT WORTH HWY, Weatherford, TX 76086
8175968637
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1396731402 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. Pachigolla

Dr. Ravi Pachigolla is an otolaryngic allergy physician in Weatherford, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pachigolla performed 2,039 Medicare services across 860 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pachigolla received a total of $9,294 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 156 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngic allergy 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. Pachigolla 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 30% volume in TX$ $9,294 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,039
Medicare services
Top 30% in TX for otolaryngic allergy physician
860
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~102 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
Allergy immunotherapy preparation830$10$28
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)270$88$219
Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin230$6$15
New patient office visit (45-59 min)225$111$320
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope118$139$372
Test to assess middle ear function54$11$31
Removal of impacted ear wax52$31$98
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope46$99$300
Test for hearing various pitches using earphone33$23$61
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)33$69$161
Exam of ear using a microscope32$18$56
Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose25$461$1,813
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional24$15$45
Repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day23$32$88
Removal of impacted ear wax by washing21$10$27
Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue12$189$1,100
Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia11$117$1,218
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 ↗
$9,294
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,328/year across 7 years
Top 40% in TX for otolaryngic allergy physician
30
Companies
156
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
$8,432 (90.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$708 (7.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$153 (1.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$895
2023
$1,035
2022
$1,543
2021
$1,160
2020
$1,908
2019
$1,241
2018
$1,511

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,545
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,435
Aerin Medical Inc.
$1,214
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$978
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$840
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$538
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$488
Amgen Inc.
$426
Lilly USA, LLC
$307
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$291
Acclarent, Inc
$216
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$150
Genentech USA, Inc.
$137
Stryker Corporation
$130
PFIZER INC.
$104
GENZYME CORPORATION
$90
Lundbeck LLC
$67
kaleo, Inc.
$60
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$44
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$36
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$33
USWM, LLC
$20
Optinose US, Inc.
$18
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$18
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$15
ALK-Abello, Inc
$13
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 45.1% 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 (91%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $456 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngic Allergy Physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$102,099
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD
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. Pachigolla is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Pachigolla experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pachigolla performed 830 allergy immunotherapy preparation 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. Pachigolla receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pachigolla received a total of $9,294 from 30 companies across 156 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. Pachigolla's costs compare to other otolaryngic allergy physicians in Weatherford?
Dr. Pachigolla's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Pachigolla) 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 →