Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Venkat Thota, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Wichita Falls, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Thota
Dr. Venkat Thota is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Wichita Falls, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Thota performed 9,302 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Thota received a total of $33,019 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 568 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Thota is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in TX
$33,019 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗9,302
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 (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. |
2,673 | $63 | $149 |
| Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg | 1,193 | $3 | $6 |
| 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. |
1,117 | $62 | $163 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
924 | $93 | $802 |
| 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. |
485 | $11 | $77 |
| 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. |
423 | $6 | $45 |
| 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. |
312 | $304 | $2,529 |
| 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. |
291 | $49 | $449 |
| 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. |
283 | $76 | $250 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
277 | $135 | $175 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
246 | $4 | $5 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
149 | $135 | $459 |
| 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. |
140 | $22 | $105 |
| 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. |
125 | $43 | $109 |
| 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. |
91 | $102 | $330 |
| 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. |
76 | $39 | $100 |
| 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. |
74 | $61 | $250 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
60 | $19 | $200 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 58 | $215 | $2,053 |
| 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. |
56 | $28 | $189 |
| 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. |
35 | $16 | $75 |
| 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. |
35 | $11 | $80 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
30 | $147 | $400 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
28 | $72 | $203 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
27 | $52 | $200 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
27 | $53 | $400 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
27 | $44 | $120 |
| Aortic tube insertion A procedure to place a tube into the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body. |
25 | $118 | $612 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
15 | $14 | $60 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
13.0% high complexity
27.4% medium
59.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$33,019
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,717/year across 7 years
Top 14% in TX for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
568
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,559
2023
$3,620
2022
$2,385
2021
$1,365
2020
$532
2019
$5,700
2018
$12,858
Payments by company (2024)
Abbott Laboratories
$3,005
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,721
ABIOMED
$628
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$201
Inari Medical, Inc.
$180
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$140
CVRx, Inc.
$98
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$96
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$95
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$93
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$85
Novo Nordisk Inc
$72
PFIZER INC.
$62
Cook Medical LLC
$51
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Top 3 companies account for 81.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$8,378
PFIZER INC.
$5,622
Abbott Laboratories
$4,017
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$3,431
Penumbra, Inc.
$3,337
ABIOMED
$1,115
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$786
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$680
Amgen Inc.
$626
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$483
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$444
Inari Medical, Inc.
$437
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$406
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$311
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$282
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$224
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$186
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$182
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$177
Novo Nordisk Inc
$173
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$167
Medtronic, Inc.
$142
HeartFlow, Inc.
$126
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$117
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$109
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$106
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$99
CVRx, Inc.
$98
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$77
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$73
Ethicon US, LLC
$64
Surmodics, Inc.
$64
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$59
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$54
Cook Medical LLC
$51
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$50
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$40
Boston Scientific Corporation
$36
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$31
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$31
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$23
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$22
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$15
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$13
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
Allergan Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 54.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
8
County median income
$62,168
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UNITED REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Thota is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Thota experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Thota performed 2,673 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Thota receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Thota received a total of $33,019 from 48 companies across 568 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Thota's costs compare to other cardiologists in Wichita Falls?
Dr. Thota's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Thota) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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