Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Darpan Kumar, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Wichita Falls, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2200 9TH ST, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
9402633010
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1629208871 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. Kumar 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. Kumar

Dr. Darpan Kumar is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Wichita Falls, TX, with 16 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kumar performed 1,630 Medicare services across 1,406 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kumar received a total of $18,672 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 225 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology 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. Kumar 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.

✓ 16 years in practice▲ 1,630 Medicare services$ $18,672 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,630
Medicare services
Bottom 38% in TX for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,406
Unique beneficiaries
$94
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
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead320$11$41
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)206$66$105
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)195$96$184
New patient office visit (45-59 min)149$125$280
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity115$61$135
Echocardiogram, transthoracic86$142$591
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity77$100$250
EKG interpretation and report46$6$45
Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode45$388$1,600
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days42$19$150
Insertion of heart rhythm monitor under skin41$66$1,000
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up40$19$150
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system39$61$140
External shock to heart to regulate heart beat35$82$800
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days33$22$150
Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality causing atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contraction of upper chambers of heart) by pulmonary vein isolation28$710$3,522
Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days23$19$82
Heart rhythm recording of continous external ekg over 8-15 days20$8$46
Insertion of implantable defibrillator system14$684$2,700
Removal of heart rhythm monitor from under the skin14$58$750
Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality of upper chamber of heart causing supraventricular tachycardia (rapid heart rate)14$626$2,622
Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system13$82$225
Programming of cardiac rhythm monitor system13$46$90
Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker11$266$1,000
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system11$38$75
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.
17.4% high complexity
2.5% medium
80.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$18,672
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,667/year across 7 years
Bottom 44% in TX for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
17
Companies
225
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
$18,484 (99.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$188 (1.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,058
2023
$2,622
2022
$2,539
2021
$2,910
2020
$1,726
2019
$2,785
2018
$5,033

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$13,100
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,915
Medtronic, Inc.
$962
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$555
PFIZER INC.
$323
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$179
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$141
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$118
Amgen Inc.
$78
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$72
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$54
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$37
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$31
ATRICURE, INC.
$27
Boston Scientific Corporation
$25
Lundbeck LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 90.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · AMPLATZER AMULET · AVEIR · Advisor Catheter · Arctic Front · Assurity Pacemaker · BodyGuardian · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · CROSSER · Cardiac Mapping System · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · CryoConsole · ELIQUIS · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · EP Recording Systems · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · EnSite Velocity System Expansion Modules · EnSite Velocity System Mapping Disposables · EnSite X · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · GALLANT · GENERAL THERAPIES · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · NA · NORTHERA · SENSOR ENABLED · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · Tendril Pacing Lead · VANTAGEVIEW · VIEWMATE · VYNDAQEL · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,146 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$62,168
Nearest hospital
UNITED REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
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. Kumar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. Kumar experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kumar performed 320 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Kumar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kumar received a total of $18,672 from 17 companies across 225 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. Kumar's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Wichita Falls?
Dr. Kumar's average Medicare payment per service is $94. 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. Kumar) 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 →