Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carlos Podesta, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Internal Medicine Physician · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Cookeville, TN

  • NPI 1881099885
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 13.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
238 W 4Th St Ste 200
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 783-5582
Mailing address
228 W 4Th St Ste 200
Cookeville, TN 385012489

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 8, 2024
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #60531 · Florida #TRN17376

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881099885. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,858
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$196,801
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 540 502 $13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 389 345 $118
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 272 267 $64
85610 Blood test, clotting time 230 21 $4
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 192 192 $153
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 127 105 $8
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 123 113 $11
93016 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician 80 79 $19
93018 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 80 79 $13
78452 Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 67 66 $70

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 151. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$398
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC. 1 $141.97
ABIOMED 2 $103.28
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) 3 $50.40
CVRx, Inc. 2 $36.47
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC 1 $18.91
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $16.85
PFIZER INC. 1 $15.80
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $13.89

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$398

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,402
Patients
872
Total drug cost
$513,297
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 359 123 $8,635
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 272 109 $2,577
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 239 87 $4,196
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er (Isosorbide Mononitrate) Brand 187 76 $3,273
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 174 56 $222,349
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 164 64 $4,018
Lisinopril Generic 163 56 $1,234
Furosemide Generic 156 75 $1,390
Carvedilol Generic 142 54 $1,621
Repatha Sureclick (Evolocumab) Brand 119 16 $73,097

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Carlos Podesta's medical specialty?
Dr. Carlos Podesta practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Cookeville, TN.
Where does Dr. Carlos Podesta practice?
Dr. Carlos Podesta practices at 238 W 4Th St Ste 200, Cookeville, TN 38501. Office phone: 9317835582.
What is Dr. Carlos Podesta's NPI?
Dr. Carlos Podesta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881099885, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carlos Podesta accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carlos Podesta accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carlos Podesta commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.