Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Leela Lella, M.D
Internal Medicine · Midland, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lella
Dr. Leela Lella is an internal medicine specialist in Midland, TX, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lella performed 4,117 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lella received a total of $46,774 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1038 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. Lella 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.
✓ 16 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 8% volume in TX
$46,774 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,117
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$49
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 (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. |
1,098 | $85 | $263 |
| 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. |
650 | $10 | $80 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
301 | $49 | $440 |
| 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. |
245 | $60 | $195 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
200 | $4 | $29 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
199 | $8 | $35 |
| 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. |
151 | $16 | $109 |
| 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. |
151 | $10 | $109 |
| 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. |
142 | $55 | $230 |
| 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. |
109 | $15 | $96 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
107 | $9 | $51 |
| 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. |
78 | $107 | $407 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 72 | $187 | $6,480 |
| 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. |
72 | $52 | $175 |
| 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. |
60 | $90 | $228 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
57 | $40 | $149 |
| 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. |
57 | $25 | $179 |
| 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. |
53 | $91 | $280 |
| 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. |
42 | $23 | $104 |
| 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. |
34 | $131 | $340 |
| 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. |
31 | $48 | $498 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
29 | $2 | $104 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
26 | $20 | $77 |
| 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 | $23 | $96 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
25 | $16 | $116 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
22 | $13 | $138 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
21 | $37 | $126 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
18 | $16 | $55 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
15 | $445 | $1,810 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
15 | $83 | $324 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
11 | $11 | $44 |
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.
12.0% high complexity
18.3% medium
69.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$46,774
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,682/year across 7 years
Top 3% in TX for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
45
Companies
1,038
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
$4,850
2023
$15,929
2022
$8,102
2021
$2,094
2020
$2,514
2019
$7,333
2018
$5,952
Payments by company (2024)
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,352
ABIOMED
$1,078
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$614
PFIZER INC.
$368
Abbott Laboratories
$252
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$194
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$184
Amgen Inc.
$144
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$141
Boston Scientific Corporation
$137
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$132
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$55
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Novo Nordisk Inc
$42
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$33
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$27
Top 3 companies account for 62.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$11,534
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$5,643
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$5,082
Abbott Laboratories
$4,929
Penumbra, Inc.
$2,907
ABIOMED
$2,694
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,139
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,995
Amgen Inc.
$1,287
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,073
PFIZER INC.
$1,031
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$765
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$754
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$698
BIOTRONIK INC.
$552
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$520
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$489
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$375
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$277
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$261
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$226
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$159
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$140
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$136
Teleflex LLC
$116
Lilly USA, LLC
$97
Terumo Medical Corporation
$93
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$85
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$73
CVRx, Inc.
$73
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$71
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$68
Baxter Healthcare
$67
Lundbeck LLC
$66
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$45
Novo Nordisk Inc
$42
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$40
Inari Medical, Inc.
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$26
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$25
CORDIS US CORP.
$24
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$20
Relypsa, Inc.
$18
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$12
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 47.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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
85
County median income
$93,984
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MIDLAND MEMORIAL 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. Lella is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in TX), with 16 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. Lella experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lella performed 1,098 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Lella receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lella received a total of $46,774 from 45 companies across 1,038 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. Lella's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Midland?
Dr. Lella's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Lella) 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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