Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Varuna Raizada, MBBS

Obstetrics & Gynecology · La Jolla, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
9898 GENESEE AVE, La Jolla, CA 92037
8588244110
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1518126317 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Raizada

Dr. Varuna Raizada is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in La Jolla, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Raizada performed 5,550 Medicare services across 999 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Raizada received a total of $1,183 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 30 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Raizada 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 in practice ▲ Top 1% volume in CA $1,183 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,550
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for obstetrics & gynecology
999
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~326 Medicare services per year of practice

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
Botox injection, per unit
An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered.
3,985 $5 $22
Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion
A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy.
381 $103 $488
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.
310 $104 $350
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.
205 $131 $453
Bladder irrigation and/or instillation
This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder.
127 $58 $307
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.
73 $140 $491
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
49 $2 $8
Insertion of temporary bladder tube 45 $35 $174
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.
45 $73 $248
Complex urodynamic pressure measurement
A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures.
44 $340 $1,590
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine.
44 $6 $53
Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings
This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles.
44 $28 $250
Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study
A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate.
44 $176 $815
Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder
A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue.
34 $346 $1,583
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
26 $209 $992
Repair of rectocele
Surgical repair of a herniated rectum into the vaginal wall.
25 $269 $2,252
Vaginal wall removal
Surgical removal of part or all of the vaginal wall tissue.
22 $599 $3,268
Suture closure of vagina and vaginal opening
A procedure to close the vagina and vaginal opening using sutures.
22 $215 $1,944
Vaginal hysterectomy with or without removal of tubes or ovaries, uterus 250g or less
Surgical removal of the uterus, and optionally the fallopian tubes and ovaries, performed through an incision in the vagina. This procedure is specified for cases where the uterus weighs 250 grams or less.
13 $768 $3,540
Pessary, rubber, any type 12 $21 $56
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.6% high complexity
71.8% medium
27.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,183
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $169/year across 7 years
Top 34% in CA for obstetrics & gynecology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
30
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$947 (80.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$236 (19.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$150
2023
$17
2022
$84
2021
$39
2020
$62
2019
$342
2018
$489

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$47
Medtronic, Inc.
$44
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$31
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$29
Top 3 companies account for 80.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$275
Coloplast Corp
$275
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$254
Allergan, Inc.
$84
PFIZER INC.
$74
ABBVIE INC.
$69
Medtronic, Inc.
$59
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$29
Applied Medical Resources Corporation
$28
Allergan Inc.
$19
Caldera Medical, Inc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 68.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALTIS · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Da Vinci Surgical System · Desara · GELPOINT V-PATH · INTERSTIM · MYRBETRIQ · PREMARIN · RESTORELLE · Veozah
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →

Most payments (80%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Obstetricians & gynecologists within 10 mi
464
Per 100K population
14.1
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public 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. Raizada is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Raizada experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Raizada performed 3,985 botox injection, per unit services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Raizada receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Raizada received a total of $1,183 from 11 companies across 30 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Raizada's costs compare to other obstetricians & gynecologists in La Jolla?
Dr. Raizada's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Raizada) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →