Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Arturo Balandra, MD
Urology Physician · Bonita Springs, FL
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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Balandra from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Balandra
Dr. Arturo Balandra is an urology physician in Bonita Springs, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Balandra performed 11,114 Medicare services across 3,110 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Balandra received a total of $14,590 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 425 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. Balandra is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in FL
$14,590 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,114
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for urology physician
3,110
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~585 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 6,120 | $19 | $45 |
| 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. |
1,319 | $2 | $10 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
1,054 | $8 | $265 |
| 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. |
923 | $95 | $335 |
| 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. |
836 | $67 | $226 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 295 | $134 | $684 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
99 | $194 | $705 |
| 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. |
92 | $111 | $526 |
| 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 | $27 | $113 |
| 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. |
65 | $11 | $75 |
| 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. |
45 | $87 | $342 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
28 | $8 | $18 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
27 | $34 | $288 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
27 | $43 | $198 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
20 | $6 | $369 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
19 | $102 | $481 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
18 | $25 | $128 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of prostate An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to create pictures of the prostate gland. |
16 | $144 | $581 |
| 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. |
16 | $110 | $440 |
| Injection to cause erection A procedure involving an injection administered to induce an erection. |
14 | $71 | $307 |
| Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
11 | $177 | $1,907 |
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 ↗$14,590
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,084/year across 7 years
Top 15% in FL for urology physician
56
Companies
425
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
$11,588 (79.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,895 (13.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,107 (7.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,770
2023
$5,311
2022
$1,616
2021
$1,192
2020
$620
2019
$1,218
2018
$1,863
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$3,136
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$1,033
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$869
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$827
Coloplast Corp
$797
Axonics, Inc.
$708
Boston Scientific Corporation
$657
Rochester Medical Corporation
$544
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$449
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$431
NeoTract Inc.
$367
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$355
PFIZER INC.
$335
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$296
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$294
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$290
Teleflex LLC
$288
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$276
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$242
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$224
Olympus America Inc.
$200
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$177
Amgen Inc.
$165
Endo USA, Inc.
$123
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$123
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$108
COLOPLAST CORP
$107
Augmenix, Inc.
$90
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$81
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$78
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$74
Stryker Corporation
$73
Tolmar, Inc.
$67
Allergan Inc.
$53
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$53
ROCHESTER MEDICAL CORPORATION
$51
ABBVIE INC.
$51
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$42
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
$42
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$41
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$39
Baudax Bio Inc.
$38
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$31
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$29
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$22
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$20
Allergan, Inc.
$19
Ambu Inc.
$18
AbbVie Inc.
$15
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$14
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (79%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $131 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
55
Per 100K population
6.9
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - PINE RIDGE
9.8 mi
9.8 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Balandra is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of FL peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Balandra experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Balandra performed 6,120 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Balandra receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Balandra received a total of $14,590 from 56 companies across 425 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. Balandra's costs compare to other urology physicians in Bonita Springs?
Dr. Balandra's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Balandra) 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.
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