Dr. Tamara Grisales, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Grisales
Dr. Tamara Grisales is an urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physician in Los Angeles, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Grisales performed 1,154 Medicare services across 935 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Grisales received a total of $5,031 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 81 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician. 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. Grisales 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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. |
352 | $104 | $858 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
136 | $10 | $150 |
| 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. |
134 | $75 | $508 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
114 | $3 | $36 |
| 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. |
74 | $138 | $1,085 |
| 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. |
70 | $156 | $960 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 37 | $40 | $308 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 34 | $189 | $1,360 |
| Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound An ultrasound exam using a probe inserted into the vagina to image the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and surrounding pelvic structures. |
31 | $107 | $684 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
31 | $19 | $79 |
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device A procedure to measure, fit, and insert a device designed to support vaginal structures. |
30 | $64 | $386 |
| Non-rubber pessary A non-rubber device inserted into the vagina to support pelvic organs. |
28 | $52 | $229 |
| Injectable bulking agent, synthetic implant, urinary tract, 1 ml syringe, includes shipping and necessary supplies | 26 | $204 | $900 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
18 | $224 | $1,125 |
| Injection of implant material into bladder or urethra A procedure where implant material is injected beneath the lining of the bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope. |
15 | $338 | $1,619 |
| Simple measurement of urine flow pressure in bladder A test that measures the pressure of urine flow within the bladder. This procedure assesses bladder function by recording pressure changes during urination. |
12 | $183 | $1,035 |
| Endometrial biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the lining of the uterus for examination. |
12 | $92 | $539 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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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. Grisales is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of NPI registration.
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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.
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