Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ved Ganeshram, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Wichita Falls, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ganeshram
Dr. Ved Ganeshram is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Wichita Falls, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ganeshram performed 8,303 Medicare services across 5,278 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ganeshram received a total of $32,811 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 387 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ganeshram 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in TX
$32,811 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,303
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for cardiovascular disease
5,278
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~415 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. |
1,690 | $10 | $75 |
| 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. |
1,644 | $59 | $325 |
| 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. |
870 | $88 | $450 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
590 | $4 | $29 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
563 | $15 | $65 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
463 | $133 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
455 | $20 | $150 |
| 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. |
385 | $57 | $235 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
244 | $43 | $75 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
230 | $44 | $385 |
| 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. |
175 | $18 | $150 |
| 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. |
143 | $112 | $500 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
133 | $24 | $150 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
132 | $131 | $237 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
129 | $307 | $2,400 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
112 | $36 | $100 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
78 | $18 | $125 |
| 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. |
59 | $95 | $390 |
| 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. |
52 | $6 | $45 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
50 | $50 | $140 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
21 | $15 | $100 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
21 | $10 | $100 |
| 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. |
20 | $58 | $450 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
17 | $87 | $296 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
15 | $27 | $75 |
| 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. |
12 | $13 | $100 |
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.
13.4% high complexity
9.4% medium
77.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$32,811
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,687/year across 7 years
Top 14% in TX for cardiovascular disease
36
Companies
387
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$26,455 (80.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,791 (17.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$565 (1.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,255
2023
$802
2022
$6,563
2021
$2,933
2020
$501
2019
$9,370
2018
$11,388
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$12,192
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$10,599
Amgen Inc.
$4,995
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$987
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$510
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$483
Abbott Laboratories
$429
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$325
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$322
Inari Medical, Inc.
$289
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$189
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$169
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$154
Novo Nordisk Inc
$129
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$90
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$89
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$87
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$85
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$85
ABIOMED
$80
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$72
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$69
Boston Scientific Corporation
$61
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$51
CHIESI USA, INC.
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$39
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$34
ATRICURE, INC.
$27
Allergan Inc.
$25
Lundbeck LLC
$16
Philips North America LLC
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$14
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$13
United Therapeutics Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 84.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (7999) SRC Undivided · (CK4) MCOT · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · ATRICURE ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION · AVEIR · Advisor Catheter · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · BENLYSTA · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · BodyGuardian · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Confirm Rx · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EnSite Velocity System Mapping Disposables · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GALLANT · INSPIRE · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL 50MG/10ML L · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · Lexiscan · LifeVest · MULTAQ · NORTHERA · ORENITRAM · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Repatha · Rybelsus · S · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · VantageView System · Vascepa · Vascular Lithotripsy · XARELTO
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 →
The majority of payments (81%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Equivalent to $395 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
6.2
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. Ganeshram is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 14% of TX peers, with 20 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. Ganeshram experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ganeshram performed 1,690 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. Ganeshram receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ganeshram received a total of $32,811 from 36 companies across 387 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. Ganeshram's costs compare to other cardiologists in Wichita Falls?
Dr. Ganeshram's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Ganeshram) 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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