Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vinayak Radkar, M.D.

Neurology · Wichita Falls, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
501 MIDWESTERN PKWY E, Wichita Falls, TX 76302
9407663551
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1245218486 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. Radkar 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. Radkar

Dr. Vinayak Radkar is a neurology in Wichita Falls, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Radkar performed 1,769 Medicare services across 1,218 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Radkar received a total of $3,559 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 226 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. Radkar 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 20% volume in TX$ $3,559 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,769
Medicare services
Top 20% in TX for neurology
1,218
Unique beneficiaries
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~88 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)849$87$255
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity180$92$265
New patient office visit (45-59 min)136$115$395
Initial hospital admission, high complexity126$134$502
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)120$63$169
Blood draw (venipuncture)87$8$16
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity60$61$185
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study32$48$136
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test31$16$117
Vitamin B-12 level test29$15$102
Free thyroxine (T4) test27$9$62
Rheumatoid factor analysis24$6$40
EEG, extended monitoring20$43$154
New patient office visit (30-44 min)14$72$257
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)12$138$346
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential11$8$27
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)11$158$510
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 ↗
$3,559
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $508/year across 7 years
Top 45% in TX for neurology
35
Companies
226
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
$3,559 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$111
2023
$461
2022
$394
2021
$653
2020
$518
2019
$603
2018
$818

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,057
ABBVIE INC.
$439
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$192
Amgen Inc.
$184
AbbVie Inc.
$146
SK Life Science, Inc.
$145
Biogen, Inc.
$144
UCB, Inc.
$133
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$123
Lundbeck LLC
$115
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$115
Novo Nordisk Inc
$68
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$64
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$61
Lilly USA, LLC
$57
EMD Serono, Inc.
$42
Eisai Inc.
$41
Allergan, Inc.
$41
GE HealthCare
$41
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$37
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$33
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$33
Abbott Laboratories
$32
ARGENX US, INC.
$24
Dexcom, Inc.
$21
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$20
Cala Health, Inc.
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$15
PFIZER INC.
$14
Allergan Inc.
$14
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$13
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
GENZYME CORPORATION
$12
Top 3 companies account for 47.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADUHELM · AIMOVIG · AJOVY · APTIOM · AUBAGIO · AUSTEDO · Aimovig · BYSTOLIC · Briviact · CALA TRIO · CHANTIX · DUOPA · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · Fycompa · GILENYA · INFINITY · JANUVIA · KESIMPTA · Kerendia · Leqembi · MAYZENT · Mavenclad · NORTHERA · NOURIANZ · NUEDEXTA · OXTELLAR XR · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · QUDEXY XR Topiramate Extended Release Capsules · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RYBELSUS · Rebif · Repatha · SUNOSI · SYMPAZAN · TROKENDI XR · TYSABRI · Tresiba · UBRELVY · UPLIZNA · VERCISE · VUMERITY · VYEPTI · VYVGART · Victoza · Vimpat · XYREM · ZOSTAVAX · Zembrace SymTouch Sumatriptan Injection
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 $201 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
5.4
County median income
$62,168
Nearest hospital
UNITED REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
2.7 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. Radkar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Radkar experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Radkar performed 849 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. Radkar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Radkar received a total of $3,559 from 35 companies across 226 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. Radkar's costs compare to other neurologys in Wichita Falls?
Dr. Radkar's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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. Radkar) 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 →