Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Namita Tuli, MD

Optician · Wharton, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
10141 US 59TH, Wharton, TX 77488
9795310101
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1689623597 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. Tuli 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. Tuli

Dr. Namita Tuli is an optician in Wharton, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tuli performed 2,013 Medicare services across 465 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tuli received a total of $3,620 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 121 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Tuli 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 33% volume in TX$ $3,620 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,013
Medicare services
Top 33% in TX for optician
465
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~106 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
Management of oxygen chamber therapy565$85$300
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)524$52$125
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less436$47$156
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)166$76$192
Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less162$21$69
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity76$104$338
New patient office visit (45-59 min)65$95$322
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity19$64$176
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 ↗
$3,620
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $517/year across 7 years
Top 32% in TX for optician
27
Companies
121
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
$3,620 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$831
2023
$597
2022
$876
2021
$84
2020
$460
2019
$507
2018
$265

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$1,516
Kerecis Limited
$378
Imbed Biosciences Inc.
$234
RedDress USA, Inc.
$226
KCI USA, Inc
$131
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$115
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$111
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$111
Lundbeck LLC
$110
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$95
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$94
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$73
ABBVIE INC.
$62
Reapplix Inc.
$55
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$50
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$36
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$29
Next Science LLC
$25
KCI USA, Inc.
$25
COLOPLAST CORP
$23
Milliken Healthcare Products, LLC
$20
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$19
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$18
Hydrofera LLC
$18
Bioventus LLC
$16
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP
$15
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 58.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3C Patch Kit - Box · ACTICOAT 4" X 4" · ACTIV.A.C. · Biatain Ag Non-Adhesive · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Coflex TLC · DALVANCE · FLEXITOUCH · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · Grafix PRIME · HYDROFERA BLUE · INC. · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · MEDLINE INDUSTRIES · Mepilex Border Post-Op Ag · NORTHERA · OASIS · PICO · PICO 7 · Proximel · Puraply · REGRANEX · RENASYS GO v2 HOME · SNAP · STRAVIX · Santyl · Stravix · TCC-EZ · TEFLARO · URGOK2 · VAC VERAFLO · VASHE WOUND SOLUTION 250 ML (8.5 FL OZ) FLIP TOP CAP · Xperience
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 $180 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$66,100
Nearest hospital
EL CAMPO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
12.4 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. Tuli is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Tuli experienced with management of oxygen chamber therapy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tuli performed 565 management of oxygen chamber therapy 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. Tuli receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tuli received a total of $3,620 from 27 companies across 121 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. Tuli's costs compare to other opticians in Wharton?
Dr. Tuli's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Tuli) 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 →