Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Abirami Tanjavur, MD
Family Medicine · Wichita Falls, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tanjavur
Dr. Abirami Tanjavur is a family medicine specialist in Wichita Falls, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tanjavur performed 8,727 Medicare services across 5,049 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tanjavur received a total of $4,917 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 363 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family 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. Tanjavur 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in TX
$4,917 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,727
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for family medicine
5,049
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~623 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,119 | $8 | $16 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
866 | $10 | $73 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
843 | $8 | $27 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
830 | $86 | $255 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
560 | $16 | $114 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
533 | $13 | $91 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
435 | $60 | $169 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
415 | $9 | $66 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
415 | $17 | $112 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
414 | $9 | $60 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
316 | $125 | $130 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
222 | $3 | $8 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
217 | $6 | $40 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
183 | $2 | $16 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
168 | $29 | $175 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
167 | $31 | $122 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
146 | $8 | $58 |
| Annual depression screening | 107 | $18 | $38 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
88 | $6 | $54 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 86 | $18 | $50 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
73 | $19 | $117 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
65 | $39 | $162 |
| Manual white blood cell count A laboratory test that involves examining a sample under a microscope to manually count the number of white blood cells present. |
53 | $4 | $24 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
40 | $14 | $41 |
| Iron level test | 32 | $6 | $40 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
30 | $131 | $346 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
29 | $39 | $104 |
| Blood potassium level test A blood test that measures the amount of potassium in your body. Potassium is an electrolyte that helps control heart and muscle function. |
25 | $5 | $33 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
23 | $3 | $18 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 22 | $8 | $56 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
22 | $6 | $45 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
21 | $13 | $90 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
20 | $4 | $33 |
| Rheumatoid factor analysis | 20 | $6 | $40 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
17 | $15 | $100 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
17 | $160 | $279 |
| Stool test for hidden blood (FIT) A laboratory test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood using an immunoassay method. |
14 | $16 | $67 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
14 | $9 | $60 |
| Coagulation function measurement, d-dimer; quantitative | 14 | $10 | $67 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
12 | $38 | $234 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
12 | $18 | $67 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
11 | $5 | $34 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
11 | $30 | $35 |
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 ↗$4,917
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $702/year across 7 years
Top 13% in TX for family medicine
34
Companies
363
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
$4,917 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$245
2023
$333
2022
$373
2021
$1,036
2020
$918
2019
$524
2018
$1,488
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$828
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$564
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$453
Lilly USA, LLC
$423
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$382
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$381
PFIZER INC.
$328
AbbVie Inc.
$240
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$144
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$126
ABBVIE INC.
$117
Amgen Inc.
$105
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$104
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$90
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$88
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$81
Eisai Inc.
$78
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
Allergan, Inc.
$38
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Abbott Laboratories
$33
Exact Sciences Corporation
$31
Genentech USA, Inc.
$28
Dexcom, Inc.
$26
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$25
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$16
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$12
Allergan Inc.
$11
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 37.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVAIR · ANORO · Aimovig · Amitiza · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · BREO · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · CHANTIX · COLOGUARD · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · CONTRAVE · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EUFLEXXA · Entyvio · FARXIGA · FLECTOR · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre 2 · Gralise · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LONHALA MAGNAIR · LYRICA · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · NURTEC ODT · OFEV · Ozempic · PREMARIN · PREVNAR - 13 · Prolia · QULIPTA · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · SYNJARDY · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Trintellix · Trulance · UBRELVY · VESICARE · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xofluza
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 $56 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
96
Per 100K population
73.9
County median income
$62,168
Nearest hospital
UNITED REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
2.7 mi
2.7 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. Tanjavur is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of TX peers.
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. Tanjavur experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tanjavur performed 1,119 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Tanjavur receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tanjavur received a total of $4,917 from 34 companies across 363 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. Tanjavur's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Wichita Falls?
Dr. Tanjavur's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Tanjavur) 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 →
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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.
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