Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Parminder Sethi, M.D.
Urology Physician · Walnut Creek, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Sethi
Dr. Parminder Sethi is an urology physician in Walnut Creek, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sethi performed 2,192 Medicare services across 1,795 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sethi received a total of $33,325 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 360 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sethi 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 37% volume in CA
$33,325 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,192
Medicare services
Top 37% in CA for urology physician
1,795
Unique beneficiaries
$95
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~115 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. |
351 | $106 | $305 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
286 | $9 | $234 |
| 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. |
259 | $2 | $16 |
| 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. |
259 | $73 | $210 |
| 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. |
179 | $45 | $322 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
130 | $225 | $630 |
| Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy. |
125 | $122 | $452 |
| 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. |
100 | $138 | $461 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
92 | $11 | $65 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
84 | $109 | $382 |
| Other procedure on male genital system A surgical or medical intervention performed on the male genital organs that does not fall under other specific categories. |
72 | $379 | $901 |
| 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. |
50 | $154 | $406 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
33 | $74 | $272 |
| 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. |
25 | $95 | $308 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
21 | $3 | $19 |
| 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. |
20 | $32 | $141 |
| 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. |
18 | $14 | $75 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
17 | $115 | $717 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
17 | $127 | $442 |
| 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. |
16 | $324 | $1,015 |
| Injection, tobramycin sulfate, up to 80 mg | 16 | $2 | $7 |
| Prostate tissue destruction using radiofrequency heated water vapor A procedure that destroys prostate tissue by using radiofrequency energy to heat water vapor. This method is applied to treat the prostate gland. |
11 | $1,813 | $4,425 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 11 | $188 | $569 |
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 ↗$33,325
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,761/year across 7 years
Top 8% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
360
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$24,494 (73.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,503 (19.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,328 (7.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$951
2023
$847
2022
$959
2021
$10,244
2020
$3,384
2019
$3,123
2018
$13,818
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$207
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$196
ABBVIE INC.
$119
Ambu Inc.
$59
PFIZER INC.
$58
COLOPLAST CORP
$56
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$42
Endo USA, Inc.
$36
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$32
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$27
Olympus America Inc.
$26
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$23
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$16
ConvaTec Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 54.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
NxThera, Inc.
$12,668
COLOPLAST CORP
$9,481
Boston Scientific Corporation
$4,706
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$682
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$544
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$528
180 Medical, Inc.
$376
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$366
AbbVie Inc.
$290
ABBVIE INC.
$259
Rochester Medical Corporation
$243
Allergan Inc.
$215
NeoTract Inc.
$206
Amgen Inc.
$192
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$174
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$172
PFIZER INC.
$160
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$153
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$149
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$135
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$132
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$126
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$105
Coloplast Corp
$104
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$100
Allergan, Inc.
$92
Teleflex LLC
$89
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$77
Olympus America Inc.
$77
Ambu Inc.
$59
AbbVie, Inc.
$58
Axonics, Inc.
$52
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$37
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$37
Endo USA, Inc.
$36
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$35
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$32
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$28
Davol Inc.
$28
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$27
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$27
Retrophin, Inc.
$24
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$23
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$22
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$20
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$19
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
DENTSPLY IH AB
$17
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$16
ConvaTec Inc.
$14
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$13
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$12
Top 3 companies account for 80.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Androgel · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CAMCEVI · CAPIO · CURE CATHETER · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL - BPH · GENERAL - ONCOLOGY · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH · GREENLIGHT · ILLUCCIX · INTERSTIM · JEVTANA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Livalo · LoFric · Luja Coude · Lupron Depot · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · Magic 3 · Myrbetriq · NANOKNIFE · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · Otrexup · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Progel · Prolaris · Prolia · REVI · REZUM · ROCHESTER MAGIC3 · Rezum · Rezum Generator · SPEEDICATH · Seglentis · SpeediCath · Stendra · TITAN · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · Veozah · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · ZIO XT Patch · 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 →
The majority of payments (74%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for urology physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
124
Per 100K population
10.7
County median income
$125,727
Nearest hospital
JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - WALNUT CREEK CAMPUS
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. Sethi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 8% of CA peers, with 19 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. Sethi experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sethi performed 351 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. Sethi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sethi received a total of $33,325 from 56 companies across 360 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. Sethi's costs compare to other urology physicians in Walnut Creek?
Dr. Sethi's average Medicare payment per service is $95. 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. Sethi) 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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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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