Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Varun Talanki, M.D.
Urology Physician · Murrieta, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Talanki
Dr. Varun Talanki is an urology physician in Murrieta, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Talanki performed 1,912 Medicare services across 1,278 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Talanki received a total of $13,840 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 253 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology 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. Talanki 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.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ Top 41% volume in CA
$13,840 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,912
Medicare services
Top 41% in CA for urology physician
1,278
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~191 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
514 | $99 | $268 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
419 | $3 | $8 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
365 | $9 | $23 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
92 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
82 | $120 | $347 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
70 | $196 | $514 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
65 | $53 | $162 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
40 | $11 | $30 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
39 | $115 | $438 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 25 | $120 | $313 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
24 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
23 | $68 | $190 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
19 | $195 | $514 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
19 | $47 | $124 |
| Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach. |
16 | $70 | $337 |
| Prostate needle biopsy pathology exam Laboratory examination of prostate tissue samples obtained via needle biopsy. The pathologist inspects the tissue both visually and under a microscope to identify any abnormalities. |
16 | $152 | $388 |
| 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. |
14 | $105 | $262 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
13 | $291 | $787 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves. |
12 | $885 | $2,259 |
| Cell examination with selective cellular enhancement A laboratory test that examines cells from a specimen using a technique to selectively enhance specific cellular features for detailed analysis. |
12 | $22 | $56 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
11 | $327 | $834 |
| 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. |
11 | $27 | $136 |
| 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. |
11 | $164 | $419 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,840
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $3,460/year across 4 years
Top 15% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
253
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
$9,661 (69.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,305 (23.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$875 (6.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,640
2023
$6,324
2022
$2,690
2021
$2,188
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Caldera Medical, Inc
$806
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$342
Axonics, Inc.
$218
Boston Scientific Corporation
$175
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$166
ABBVIE INC.
$141
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$126
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$92
COLOPLAST CORP
$50
Teleflex LLC
$49
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$49
Medtronic, Inc.
$49
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$40
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$37
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$36
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$34
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$30
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$28
180 Medical, Inc.
$24
Endo USA, Inc.
$24
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$20
PFIZER INC.
$19
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$17
Avanos Medical
$17
Olympus America Inc.
$15
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$15
Top 3 companies account for 51.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$3,108
Axonics, Inc.
$2,711
Caldera Medical, Inc
$1,357
Verathon Inc.
$875
COLOPLAST CORP
$502
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$406
ABBVIE INC.
$335
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$326
Boston Scientific Corporation
$323
Medtronic, Inc.
$309
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$288
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$278
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$255
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$223
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$183
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$181
Allergan, Inc.
$173
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$162
AbbVie Inc.
$157
Teleflex LLC
$141
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$121
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$108
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$95
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$93
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$90
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$84
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$82
Coloplast Corp
$81
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$77
180 Medical, Inc.
$77
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$72
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$54
PFIZER INC.
$48
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$47
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$40
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Olympus America Inc.
$37
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$37
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$30
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$28
Davol Inc.
$28
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$25
Endo USA, Inc.
$24
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$20
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$17
Avanos Medical
$17
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$16
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$16
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$15
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$14
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 51.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMS 700 CXR RTE Kit · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · ARISTA AH FlexiTip · AVEED · AdVance XP · Altis · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BIOFIX · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · DAVINCI XI · Da Vinci Surgical System · Desara · ERLEADA · GEMTESA · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENTLECATH · GENTLECATH GLIDE · ILLUCCIX · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Luja Coude · Myrbetriq · NANOKNIFE · NEOX · NOCDURNA · NPD Clinical Study · Nubeqa · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ORGOVYX · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Porges Coloplast · Prolaris · REZUM · Rezum Generator · Solyx SIS System · TLANDO · Titan · UROLIFT · UroLift System · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · YONSA · iTIND System · rezum Generator
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 (70%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
39
Per 100K population
1.6
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE RANCHO SPRINGS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Talanki is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Talanki experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Talanki performed 514 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Talanki receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Talanki received a total of $13,840 from 51 companies across 253 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. Talanki's costs compare to other urology physicians in Murrieta?
Dr. Talanki's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Talanki) 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 →
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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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