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Dr. Rajiv Agarwal, MD
Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse · Humble, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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Dr. Rajiv Agarwal is a cardiac rehabilitation registered nurse in Humble, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Agarwal performed 49,960 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Agarwal received a total of $21,930 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 793 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.
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✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 50% volume in TX
$21,930 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗49,960
Medicare services
Top 50% in TX for cardiac rehabilitation registered nurse
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$65
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 20,100 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
15,820 | $0 | $2 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
2,924 | $43 | $550 |
| 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. |
2,371 | $95 | $340 |
| 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. |
1,238 | $11 | $55 |
| 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. |
741 | $52 | $390 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 741 | $624 | $1,610 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
719 | $1,959 | $7,176 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
719 | $147 | $749 |
| External counterpulsation, per treatment session | 379 | $85 | $320 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
344 | $678 | $2,191 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
321 | $21 | $85 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
321 | $30 | $125 |
| Intensive cardiac rehabilitation; with or without continuous ecg monitoring with exercise, per session | 301 | $98 | $337 |
| 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. |
274 | $114 | $516 |
| Intensive cardiac rehabilitation without exercise An intensive cardiac rehabilitation session that does not include exercise. The procedure may include continuous ECG monitoring during the session. |
270 | $98 | $337 |
| 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. |
239 | $131 | $627 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
208 | $126 | $610 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
196 | $125 | $626 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
174 | $180 | $795 |
| 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. |
156 | $65 | $231 |
| 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. |
151 | $70 | $235 |
| CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
129 | $232 | $1,120 |
| Home visit, established patient, low complexity A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes. |
100 | $61 | $262 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
86 | $93 | $380 |
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg. |
81 | $1,364 | $5,962 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
76 | $1,072 | $4,740 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
75 | $162 | $845 |
| CT scan of abdominal and pelvic blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the abdomen and pelvis. |
73 | $317 | $1,260 |
| CT scan of abdominal aorta and leg arteries with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. |
73 | $230 | $930 |
| 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. |
71 | $7 | $30 |
| CT scan of neck blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses dye to visualize the blood vessels in the neck. This imaging test helps examine the structure and flow within the neck's vascular system. |
54 | $206 | $830 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
53 | $201 | $865 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
45 | $54 | $214 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
36 | $14 | $80 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
36 | $25 | $95 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording, analyzing, and interpreting a continuous external electrocardiogram (EKG) over a period of more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
33 | $171 | $1,003 |
| 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. |
31 | $107 | $462 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
26 | $873 | $4,291 |
| 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. |
26 | $17 | $100 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
24 | $78 | $188 |
| Home visit, new patient, low complexity A home visit for a new patient involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service. |
23 | $60 | $245 |
| 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. |
21 | $300 | $1,485 |
| 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. |
19 | $106 | $495 |
| 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. |
16 | $100 | $404 |
| 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. |
16 | $82 | $419 |
| CT scan of heart with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's structure. |
15 | $173 | $775 |
| Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
15 | $102 | $401 |
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.
0.6% high complexity
84.1% medium
15.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$21,930
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,133/year across 7 years
1.0× state median for specialty
51
Companies
793
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
$2,867
2023
$3,090
2022
$3,688
2021
$2,055
2020
$1,209
2019
$1,940
2018
$7,080
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$588
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$311
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$251
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$239
Abbott Laboratories
$222
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$189
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$170
Novo Nordisk Inc
$159
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$124
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$117
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$92
PFIZER INC.
$80
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$47
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$42
Amgen Inc.
$36
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
BIOTRONIK INC.
$25
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$23
Medline Industries LP
$22
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$22
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$22
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$21
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
Itamar Medical Inc
$20
Top 3 companies account for 40.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Relypsa, Inc.
$5,397
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,069
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,760
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,305
Abbott Laboratories
$1,283
Amgen Inc.
$905
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$805
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$732
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$656
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$484
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$468
Novo Nordisk Inc
$424
PFIZER INC.
$403
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$386
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$347
BIOTRONIK INC.
$319
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$318
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$291
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$285
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$281
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$260
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$251
Medtronic, Inc.
$249
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$246
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$233
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$218
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$216
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$178
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$176
CVRx, Inc.
$156
HeartFlow, Inc.
$99
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$95
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$88
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$62
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$62
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$55
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$50
Stability Biologics, LLC
$47
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$40
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$39
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$23
Medline Industries LP
$22
Itamar Medical Inc
$20
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$20
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
Allergan Inc.
$12
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$6
Top 3 companies account for 42.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Cardiac rehabilitation registered nurses in nearby ZIP areas
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County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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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. Agarwal is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 19 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. Agarwal experienced with contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Agarwal performed 20,100 contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration 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. Agarwal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Agarwal received a total of $21,930 from 51 companies across 793 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. Agarwal's costs compare to other cardiac rehabilitation registered nurses in Humble?
Dr. Agarwal's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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.
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Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Agarwal) 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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