Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Eugene Dula, MD

Urology Physician · Tarzana, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
18370 BURBANK BLVD, Tarzana, CA 91356
8189964242
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1184694523 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. Dula

Dr. Eugene Dula is an urology physician in Tarzana, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dula performed 48,715 Medicare services across 5,195 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dula received a total of $8,255 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 247 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. Dula 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 3% volume in CA $8,255 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
48,715
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for urology physician
5,195
Unique beneficiaries
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,436 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
Testosterone injection
An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams.
37,100 $0 $0
BCG treatment for bladder cancer 3,850 $2 $15
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.
1,528 $2 $10
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.
1,004 $73 $200
Complete pelvic ultrasound
An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis.
769 $89 $300
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.
751 $103 $251
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine.
514 $11 $175
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
353 $8 $20
Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound
A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures.
326 $48 $275
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.
247 $12 $50
Limited ultrasound of pelvis
A focused ultrasound exam of the pelvic area to evaluate specific structures. This procedure provides images of the pelvis to assist in medical assessment.
213 $43 $225
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
190 $217 $400
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
164 $10 $75
Creatinine test (kidney function)
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury.
155 $5 $15
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
145 $47 $174
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.
130 $132 $350
Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum
An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity.
127 $91 $291
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
122 $86 $300
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg 121 $133 $650
Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug
A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue.
111 $80 $300
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
110 $76 $150
Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters.
100 $48 $100
Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg 75 $2 $100
Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection
This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle.
70 $32 $100
Urinalysis with microscopic exam
A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
67 $3 $15
Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis
An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures.
66 $127 $285
Bladder irrigation and/or instillation
This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder.
53 $69 $200
Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes
A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone.
36 $105 $200
Urethral dilation using endoscope
A procedure to widen the urethra using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. This helps to open a narrowed urethral passage.
33 $295 $600
Insertion of temporary bladder tube 27 $40 $125
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
26 $42 $150
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.
24 $111 $300
Ultrasound of scrotum
An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the scrotum and its contents. It helps evaluate the testicles and surrounding structures.
23 $78 $243
Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery
This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding.
22 $614 $3,450
Prostate gland biopsy
A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination.
21 $207 $400
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.
16 $0 $30
Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion
An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open.
14 $348 $3,500
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.
12 $43 $500
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 ↗
$8,255
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,179/year across 7 years
Top 24% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
247
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
$5,100 (61.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,155 (38.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$865
2023
$773
2022
$1,170
2021
$740
2020
$3,214
2019
$1,152
2018
$341

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$182
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$157
Endo USA, Inc.
$99
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$91
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$64
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$49
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$48
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$42
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$40
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$24
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$19
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Tolmar, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 50.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$3,721
PFIZER INC.
$538
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$433
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$376
Rochester Medical Corporation
$326
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$319
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$221
Coloplast Corp
$218
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$198
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$190
COLOPLAST CORP
$178
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$171
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$111
Profound Medical Corp.
$100
Endo USA, Inc.
$99
AbbVie, Inc.
$91
ABBVIE INC.
$85
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$66
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$64
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$62
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
AbbVie Inc.
$55
Boston Scientific Corporation
$54
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$49
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$48
Olympus America Inc.
$48
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$43
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$42
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$41
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$39
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
$26
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Allergan Inc.
$25
Amgen Inc.
$24
180 Medical, Inc.
$22
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$20
Axonics, Inc.
$20
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$15
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$15
Tolmar, Inc.
$13
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 56.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMS Ambicor · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Androgel · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRAC CDx · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · Da Vinci Surgical System · EDEX · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL THERAPIES · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · JATENZO · JELMYTO · LUPRON DEPOT · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · ORGOVYX · POSLUMA · PREMARIN · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · Prolia · SPEEDICATH · SpeediCath · Stendra · TOVIAZ · UGN Laser Capital · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · ZYTIGA · 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 (62%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Urology physicians within 10 mi
326
Per 100K population
3.3
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE CEDARS SINAI TARZANA MEDICAL CENTER
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. Dula is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Dula experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dula performed 37,100 testosterone injection 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. Dula receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dula received a total of $8,255 from 41 companies across 247 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. Dula's costs compare to other urology physicians in Tarzana?
Dr. Dula's average Medicare payment per service is $9. 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. Dula) 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.

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 →