Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Udaya Kumar, MD
Urology Physician · Lecanto, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kumar 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. Kumar
Dr. Udaya Kumar is an urology physician in Lecanto, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kumar performed 4,730 Medicare services across 3,010 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kumar received a total of $16,718 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 97 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kumar 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 26% volume in FL
$16,718 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 103344 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,730
Medicare services
Top 26% in FL for urology physician
3,010
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~249 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,322 | $2 | $5 |
| 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. |
727 | $63 | $227 |
| 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. |
533 | $91 | $320 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
449 | $8 | $26 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
393 | $6 | $6 |
| Gadolinium MRI contrast injection Administration of a gadolinium-based contrast agent to enhance magnetic resonance imaging. The dose is measured per milliliter of the agent injected. |
301 | $1 | $3 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
208 | $48 | $159 |
| 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. |
144 | $118 | $422 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
113 | $57 | $207 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 58 | $135 | $336 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
42 | $24 | $72 |
| 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. |
39 | $10 | $35 |
| MRI of pelvis with and without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the pelvic area performed both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
36 | $133 | $354 |
| MRI of pelvis, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the pelvic area performed without the use of contrast dye. |
35 | $92 | $242 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
34 | $47 | $156 |
| 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. |
33 | $39 | $98 |
| 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. |
29 | $25 | $81 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
29 | $68 | $256 |
| 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. |
26 | $575 | $1,866 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 23 | $70 | $243 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
23 | $138 | $434 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
22 | $102 | $333 |
| 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. |
18 | $345 | $2,066 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
18 | $20 | $170 |
| 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. |
18 | $106 | $333 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
17 | $86 | $396 |
| 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. |
15 | $111 | $387 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
13 | $37 | $114 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
12 | $54 | $189 |
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.
1.2% high complexity
20.5% medium
78.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,718
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,388/year across 7 years
Top 14% in FL for urology physician
35
Companies
97
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.
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$13,500 (80.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,990 (17.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$228 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$335
2023
$396
2022
$490
2021
$3,483
2020
$3,548
2019
$3,617
2018
$4,849
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Laser Specialty Medical, LLC
$13,500
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$753
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$636
PFIZER INC.
$200
Teleflex LLC
$153
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$145
Axonics, Inc.
$140
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$116
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$105
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$99
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$93
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$80
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$69
ABBVIE INC.
$65
Rochester Medical Corporation
$47
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$43
Medtronic, Inc.
$42
Boston Scientific Corporation
$42
Coloplast Corp
$41
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$36
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Endo USA, Inc.
$25
Tolmar, Inc.
$24
CONMED Corporation
$24
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$24
NeoTract Inc.
$24
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$23
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$23
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$22
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$21
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$18
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$17
Allergan Inc.
$16
Ambu Inc.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 89.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSEAL · AMS 700 · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BIOPROTECT BALLOON IMPLANT SYSTEM · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Bulkamid · Da Vinci Surgical System · INTERSTIM · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · MYRBETRIQ · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · POSLUMA · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Prolaris · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · TITAN · UroLift · UroLift System · VESICARE · Veklury · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xtandi
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type.
Equivalent to $353 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
7.6
County median income
$55,355
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL
7.4 mi
7.4 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. Kumar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in FL), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 14% 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. Kumar experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kumar performed 1,322 automated urinalysis 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. Kumar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kumar received a total of $16,718 from 35 companies across 97 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. Kumar's costs compare to other urology physicians in Lecanto?
Dr. Kumar's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Kumar) 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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