Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Darpan Kumar, MD
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · 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.
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 →
Are you Dr. Kumar?
Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →
What this data tells you about Dr. Kumar
Dr. Darpan Kumar is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Wichita Falls, TX, with 16 years of NPI registration. 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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
320 | $11 | $41 |
| 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. |
206 | $66 | $105 |
| 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. |
195 | $96 | $184 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
149 | $125 | $280 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
115 | $61 | $135 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
86 | $142 | $591 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
77 | $100 | $250 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
46 | $6 | $45 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
45 | $388 | $1,600 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
42 | $19 | $150 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
41 | $66 | $1,000 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
40 | $19 | $150 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
39 | $61 | $140 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
35 | $82 | $800 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
33 | $22 | $150 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
28 | $710 | $3,522 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
23 | $19 | $82 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
20 | $8 | $46 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
14 | $684 | $2,700 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
14 | $58 | $750 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
14 | $626 | $2,622 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
13 | $82 | $225 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
13 | $46 | $90 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
11 | $266 | $1,000 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
11 | $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
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
0.0 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. Kumar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. 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 →
Explore related providers
Same specialty & city
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physicians in Wichita Falls
Browse clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Wichita Falls ranked by procedure volume and transparency data.
Highest volume
Top Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physicians in TX
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians ranked by total Medicare services performed statewide.
Industry payments
Pharma Payments to Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physicians in TX
Which TX clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians receive the most from drug and device companies.
By company
Abbott Laboratories Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Abbott Laboratories.
By company
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
By company
Medtronic, Inc. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Medtronic, Inc.
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.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology