Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Praveen Tumula, M.D
Internal Medicine · Amarillo, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tumula
Dr. Praveen Tumula is an internal medicine specialist in Amarillo, TX, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tumula performed 264,114 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tumula received a total of $21,076 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 116 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. Tumula 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.
✓ 17 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 0% volume in TX
$21,076 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗264,114
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
72,750 | $1 | $4 |
| Iron infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
34,680 | $0 | $5 |
| Filgrastim injection (Nivestym) for white blood cells An injection of the biosimilar medication filgrastim-aafi (Nivestym) at a dose of 1 microgram. |
33,600 | $0 | $2 |
| Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia An injection of darbepoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. |
19,020 | $2 | $20 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 13,200 | $43 | $137 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
12,801 | $0 | $3 |
| Filgrastim injection (Zarxio) for white blood cells An injection of the biosimilar medication filgrastim-sndz (Zarxio) with a dosage of 1 microgram. |
12,480 | $0 | $2 |
| Daratumumab injection (Darzalex) An injection containing daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj administered under the skin. |
11,700 | $38 | $127 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 10,331 | $0 | $8 |
| Paclitaxel protein-bound particle injection An injection of paclitaxel formulated as protein-bound particles. This code specifies the administration of the medication measured in milligrams. |
7,000 | $10 | $40 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 5,520 | $18 | $66 |
| Immune globulin infusion (Octagam) This procedure involves the administration of immune globulin medication directly into a vein. It is provided in a non-lyophilized liquid form. |
3,490 | $34 | $234 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
2,605 | $8 | $36 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,546 | $0 | $1 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
2,350 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
1,971 | $61 | $250 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,932 | $10 | $64 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 1,200 | $0 | $24 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
744 | $1 | $6 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
727 | $8 | $49 |
| 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. |
648 | $89 | $368 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 640 | $1 | $114 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Retacrit) for anemia An injection of a biosimilar form of epoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. The dose administered is 1000 units. |
640 | $5 | $28 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
620 | $6 | $31 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 579 | $3 | $25 |
| Injection, potassium chloride, per 2 meq | 440 | $0 | $1 |
| Total bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of bilirubin, a waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells, in your body. |
431 | $5 | $23 |
| Alkaline phosphatase level test A blood test that measures the level of alkaline phosphatase, an enzyme found in the liver and bones. |
431 | $5 | $27 |
| Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health. |
431 | $5 | $33 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
431 | $5 | $28 |
| Total protein blood test A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in your blood. This test helps evaluate your overall health and nutritional status. |
424 | $4 | $42 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
416 | $98 | $707 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
411 | $13 | $60 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
408 | $6 | $431 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
384 | $22 | $157 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
383 | $45 | $313 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
374 | $2 | $300 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
362 | $2 | $13 |
| 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. |
352 | $10 | $96 |
| Iron level test | 298 | $6 | $27 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
298 | $8 | $35 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
298 | $11 | $108 |
| Reticulated platelet measurement A blood test that measures the level of young, newly formed platelets in the body. |
262 | $34 | $143 |
| Manual white blood cell count A laboratory test that involves examining a sample under a microscope to manually count the number of white blood cells present. |
231 | $4 | $22 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
230 | $6 | $34 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 184 | $90 | $657 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
159 | $54 | $211 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
159 | $21 | $161 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
150 | $2 | $19 |
| Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan. |
141 | $1,108 | $4,802 |
| Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less. |
133 | $49 | $344 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
133 | $1 | $7 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
128 | $15 | $100 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
122 | $7 | $29 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
104 | $48 | $821 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
100 | $1 | $19 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
94 | $23 | $256 |
| 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. |
92 | $79 | $372 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
92 | $2 | $13 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
86 | $165 | $1,067 |
| Enhanced Oncology Model monthly payment This code represents the monthly enhanced oncology services payment under the Enhancing Oncology Model. It covers the administrative payment for enhanced services provided to eligible patients. |
85 | $73 | $70 |
| Injection, fosnetupitant 235 mg and palonosetron 0.25 mg | 78 | $353 | $1,722 |
| 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. |
77 | $87 | $357 |
| Gallium Ga-68 gozetotide diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of the radiopharmaceutical Gallium Ga-68 gozetotide (brand name Illuccix) used for imaging purposes. |
71 | $778 | $2,502 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 68 | $0 | $5 |
| Whole body nuclear medicine scan with CT A combined imaging procedure using nuclear medicine and CT scans to visualize the entire body. |
62 | $1,083 | $4,929 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
61 | $15 | $94 |
| 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. |
57 | $97 | $470 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
50 | $9 | $75 |
| Irrigation of implanted venous access device This procedure involves flushing an implanted venous access device to clear blockages or maintain patency. It ensures the device remains functional for delivering medications or fluids. |
50 | $18 | $114 |
| 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. |
48 | $121 | $565 |
| IV chemotherapy initiation with community continuation Initiation of an intravenous chemotherapy infusion in a clinic using clinic supplies, with continuation of the infusion in a community setting such as home or assisted living. |
47 | $124 | $500 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
46 | $24 | $145 |
| 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. |
38 | $120 | $496 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
35 | $62 | $231 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
34 | $133 | $523 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
29 | $4 | $33 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
28 | $1 | $17 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy injection Chemotherapy medication is administered directly into a vein using a push technique. This method involves injecting the drug through a needle or catheter already placed in the vein. |
24 | $76 | $500 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
22 | $4 | $23 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
22 | $4 | $25 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
21 | $4 | $26 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
18 | $55 | $686 |
| CT scan of neck soft tissue with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the soft tissues in the neck. |
17 | $64 | $658 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
17 | $28 | $247 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
17 | $63 | $264 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
16 | $63 | $292 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
16 | $30 | $58 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
14 | $75 | $170 |
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.
42.7% high complexity
51.3% medium
6.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$21,076
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,011/year across 7 years
Top 5% in TX for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
116
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
$2,680
2023
$4,541
2022
$1,916
2021
$340
2020
$4,816
2019
$1,169
2018
$5,615
Payments by company (2024)
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$2,520
Celgene Corporation
$65
Abbott Laboratories
$48
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$25
Medtronic, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 98.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$5,848
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$4,445
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,994
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$2,275
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$1,314
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$674
AbbVie Inc.
$450
Seagen Inc.
$402
Incyte Corporation
$377
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$282
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$254
PFIZER INC.
$236
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$228
Epizyme, Inc.,
$205
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$177
Celgene Corporation
$102
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$98
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$83
Sirtex Medical Inc
$78
Abbott Laboratories
$70
Medtronic, Inc.
$36
GENZYME CORPORATION
$34
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$30
Genentech, Inc.
$30
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$28
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$28
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$27
TESARO, Inc.
$26
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$24
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$23
Amgen Inc.
$21
AbbVie, Inc.
$19
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$19
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$18
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$18
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$17
ImmunoGen, Inc.
$17
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Genentech USA, Inc.
$16
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$14
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$7
Top 3 companies account for 63.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
104
County median income
$50,448
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
QUAIL CREEK SURGICAL HOSPITAL
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0.0 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. Tumula is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), with 17 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. Tumula experienced with iron infusion (injectafer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tumula performed 72,750 iron infusion (injectafer) 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. Tumula receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tumula received a total of $21,076 from 42 companies across 116 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. Tumula's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Amarillo?
Dr. Tumula's average Medicare payment per service is $8. 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. Tumula) 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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