Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Paulas Vyas, M.D.

Urology Physician · Safety Harbor, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1840 MEASE DR STE 300, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
7277856011
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1306285010 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Vyas 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. Vyas

Dr. Paulas Vyas is an urology physician in Safety Harbor, FL, with 12 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vyas performed 6,117 Medicare services across 3,896 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vyas received a total of $14,846 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 326 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. Vyas 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.

✓ 12 years in practice▲ Top 20% volume in FL$ $14,846 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,117
Medicare services
Top 20% in FL for urology physician
3,896
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~510 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Automated urinalysis1,832$2$5
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,642$91$321
Bladder ultrasound after voiding457$8$26
Blood draw (venipuncture)371$6$6
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)363$68$227
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope221$178$601
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month207$49$159
New patient office visit (45-59 min)202$122$422
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity94$64$179
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity74$104$341
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying64$9$36
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent57$19$170
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)48$128$454
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection44$0$1
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity41$40$117
Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum40$106$325
Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube37$43$157
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings37$29$161
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle36$10$35
Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope33$92$397
Removal or manipulation of stone in ureter or kidney using an endoscope29$63$903
Biopsy of prostate gland29$105$334
Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope28$329$1,062
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies21$285$945
Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study21$144$463
Waterjet destruction of prostrate accessed through the urethra18$560$2,000
Other procedure on male genital system16$129$300
Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle15$25$81
Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm14$211$736
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and14$41$105
Shock wave crushing of kidney stones12$461$1,461
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.
1.0% high complexity
11.8% medium
87.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$14,846
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,121/year across 7 years
Top 15% in FL for urology physician
61
Companies
326
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
$12,871 (86.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,975 (13.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,312
2023
$2,055
2022
$1,291
2021
$1,213
2020
$3,694
2019
$3,518
2018
$1,764

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,962
Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
$1,815
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,702
NeoTract Inc.
$1,009
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$894
Cook Medical LLC
$849
Coloplast Corp
$720
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$592
Cook Incorporated
$588
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$543
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$377
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$371
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$353
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$260
COLOPLAST CORP
$234
Axonics, Inc.
$153
AbbVie Inc.
$152
ABBVIE INC.
$128
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$123
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$115
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$107
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$98
Teleflex LLC
$94
Endo USA, Inc.
$91
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$91
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$90
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$90
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$68
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$66
PFIZER INC.
$64
Amgen Inc.
$63
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$59
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$57
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$57
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$55
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$53
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$45
Tolmar, Inc.
$43
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$43
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$41
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$39
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$35
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$35
Allergan Inc.
$25
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$23
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$23
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$22
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$22
ROCHESTER MEDICAL CORPORATION
$21
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$20
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$19
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$18
GENZYME CORPORATION
$18
AbbVie, Inc.
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$12
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$12
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$12
Top 3 companies account for 36.9% 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 (87%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $243 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology Physicians within 10 mi
107
Per 100K population
11.1
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
MEASE COUNTRYSIDE HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Vyas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 15%).

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. Vyas experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vyas performed 1,832 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. Vyas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vyas received a total of $14,846 from 61 companies across 326 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. Vyas's costs compare to other urology physicians in Safety Harbor?
Dr. Vyas's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Vyas) 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 →
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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →