Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sirisha Thummalapenta
Neurology · 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Thummalapenta
Dr. Sirisha Thummalapenta is a neurology specialist in Wichita Falls, TX, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Thummalapenta performed 1,681 Medicare services across 917 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Thummalapenta received a total of $11,836 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 435 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Thummalapenta 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.
✓ 9 years in practice
▲ Top 21% volume in TX
$11,836 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,681
Medicare services
Top 21% in TX for neurology
917
Unique beneficiaries
$92
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
359 | $89 | $311 |
| Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month. |
323 | $53 | $76 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
316 | $74 | $261 |
| 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. |
172 | $120 | $477 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
86 | $101 | $143 |
| Limited needle EMG of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in specific muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. This limited study evaluates muscle function in a targeted area. |
50 | $47 | $166 |
| 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. |
49 | $68 | $210 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 13 or more A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. This code applies when 13 or more individual nerve studies are performed. |
48 | $217 | $851 |
| EEG brain wave test, 61-119 minutes This procedure measures electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp. It records brain wave patterns for a duration between 61 and 119 minutes. |
46 | $322 | $1,409 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
41 | $187 | $750 |
| Functional task assessment A test that evaluates a patient's ability to perform specific functional tasks relevant to their environment. |
27 | $76 | $155 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
24 | $60 | $150 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
23 | $162 | $671 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
19 | $94 | $255 |
| Functional capacity test, per 15 minutes A test or measurement to assess functional capacity. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment. |
19 | $26 | $85 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
18 | $60 | $174 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
18 | $67 | $172 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
17 | $25 | $95 |
| Balance and posture test A test to evaluate a patient's balance and posture. This assessment measures stability and body alignment. |
14 | $36 | $170 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
12 | $82 | $312 |
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 ↗$11,836
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $2,959/year across 4 years
Top 25% in TX for neurology
54
Companies
435
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
$11,836 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$7,539
2023
$2,338
2022
$1,856
2021
$103
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$1,644
NEUROPACE, INC.
$1,598
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$971
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$679
Biogen, Inc.
$595
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$494
ARGENX US, INC.
$461
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$391
PFIZER INC.
$370
ABBVIE INC.
$368
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$330
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$302
Medtronic, Inc.
$300
AbbVie Inc.
$279
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$256
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$255
Amgen Inc.
$236
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$217
UCB, Inc.
$203
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$177
GENZYME CORPORATION
$152
SK Life Science, Inc.
$140
Genentech USA, Inc.
$138
Boston Scientific Corporation
$96
GE HealthCare
$88
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$87
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$77
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$75
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
Lilly USA, LLC
$67
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$65
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$60
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$48
MDD US Operations, LLC
$48
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$45
EMD Serono, Inc.
$43
Eisai Inc.
$39
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$29
Lundbeck LLC
$27
CSL Behring
$24
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$24
GE HEALTHCARE
$20
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$19
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$18
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$17
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$15
Aucta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Neurelis, Inc.
$14
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$14
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 35.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ADUHELM · AMYVID · APTIOM · AUBAGIO · AUSTEDO · Aimovig · Apokyn · Austedo XR · BOTOX · BRIUMVI · Briviact · DAXXIFY · EMGALITY · Fintepla · GOCOVRI · GVOKE PFS · HYQVIA · Hizentra · INBRIJA · INGREZZA · KESIMPTA · KYNMOBI · LEQEMBI · Leqembi · Mavenclad · Motpoly XR · NUEDEXTA · NUPLAZID · NURTEC ODT · Nayzilam · Nourianz · Nuedexta · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · ONGENTYS · ONZETRA XSAIL · Ocrevus · Ocrevus Zunovo · Ongentys · PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · QULIPTA · Qelbree · RADICAVA · REXULTI · RNS Neurostimulator Kit · Rystiggo · SOLIRIS · SPINRAZA · Sunosi · TYSABRI · Tascenso ODT · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · UPLIZNA · VALTOCO · VERCISE · VNS THERAPY SENTIVA MODEL 1000 GENERATOR · VNS Therapy · VNS Therapy SenTiva Model 1000 Generator · VYVGART · VYVGART HYTRULO · Vercise · WAKIX · Wakix · Xeomin · ZAVZPRET · ZEMBRACE SYMTOUCH
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 $704 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
5.4
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. Thummalapenta is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.
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. Thummalapenta experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Thummalapenta performed 359 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Thummalapenta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Thummalapenta received a total of $11,836 from 54 companies across 435 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. Thummalapenta's costs compare to other neurologists in Wichita Falls?
Dr. Thummalapenta's average Medicare payment per service is $92. 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. Thummalapenta) 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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