Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Seeteram Gourkanti, MD
Internal Medicine · Little Silver, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Gourkanti
Dr. Seeteram Gourkanti is an internal medicine specialist in Little Silver, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gourkanti performed 4,027 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gourkanti received a total of $9,657 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 531 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. Gourkanti 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 8% volume in NJ
$9,657 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,027
Medicare services
Top 8% in NJ for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$67
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. |
918 | $62 | $110 |
| 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. |
636 | $63 | $125 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
268 | $131 | $195 |
| 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. |
230 | $87 | $165 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
206 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
197 | $9 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
155 | $33 | $45 |
| 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. |
153 | $91 | $150 |
| Recombinant quadrivalent influenza vaccine A flu shot that protects against four strains of influenza virus. It is produced using recombinant DNA technology rather than growing the virus in eggs. |
152 | $72 | $95 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
144 | $83 | $120 |
| Venipuncture for blood draw Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect blood samples. This procedure is performed on patients aged 3 years or older. |
106 | $12 | $50 |
| 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. |
106 | $103 | $250 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 90 | $19 | $25 |
| Annual depression screening | 90 | $19 | $20 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
70 | $90 | $176 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
66 | $106 | $210 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
51 | $11 | $35 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
48 | $135 | $200 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
43 | $122 | $175 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
41 | $220 | $350 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
39 | $33 | $40 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
38 | $281 | $395 |
| 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. |
37 | $136 | $275 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
33 | $1 | $15 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
29 | $4 | $10 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
19 | $3 | $10 |
| 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. |
18 | $126 | $295 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
17 | $34 | $95 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
15 | $145 | $225 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
12 | $14 | $46 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,657
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,380/year across 7 years
Top 8% in NJ for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
531
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
$1,091
2023
$1,794
2022
$1,539
2021
$1,969
2020
$1,324
2019
$1,508
2018
$432
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$393
Novo Nordisk Inc
$264
Amgen Inc.
$198
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$75
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Abbott Laboratories
$33
Lilly USA, LLC
$31
Exact Sciences Corporation
$21
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 78.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,102
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,084
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,045
PFIZER INC.
$887
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$701
Amgen Inc.
$522
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$431
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$308
Lilly USA, LLC
$253
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$215
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$148
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$135
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$116
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$113
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$83
Abbott Laboratories
$76
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
ABBVIE INC.
$67
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$44
AbbVie Inc.
$44
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$25
Exact Sciences Corporation
$21
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$16
Shire North American Group Inc
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$13
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 54.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · BYDUREON · CHANTIX · COSENTYX · CUVITRU · Cologuard Collection Kit · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FIASP · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GVOKE PFS · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LIVALO · LYRICA · Mitigare · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · OFEV · Otezla · Ozempic · PREMARIN · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SEGLENTIS · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STEGLATRO · STEGLUJAN · SYMBICORT · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Tirosint · Tresiba · UBRELVY · VIAGRA · VRAYLAR · Veltassa · Veozah · Victoza · XARELTO · Xultophy 100/3.6
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
2,907
County median income
$122,727
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
2.8 mi
2.8 mi
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. Gourkanti is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NJ), 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. Gourkanti experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gourkanti performed 918 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. Gourkanti receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gourkanti received a total of $9,657 from 31 companies across 531 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. Gourkanti's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Little Silver?
Dr. Gourkanti's average Medicare payment per service is $67. 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. Gourkanti) 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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