Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Paulas Vyas, M.D.
Urology Physician · Safety Harbor, 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
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 of NPI registration. 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
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 | 136502 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
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 ↗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.
| 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. |
1,832 | $2 | $5 |
| 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. |
1,642 | $91 | $321 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
457 | $8 | $26 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
371 | $6 | $6 |
| 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. |
363 | $68 | $227 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
221 | $178 | $601 |
| 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. |
207 | $49 | $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. |
202 | $122 | $422 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
94 | $64 | $179 |
| 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. |
74 | $104 | $341 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
64 | $9 | $36 |
| 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. |
57 | $19 | $170 |
| 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. |
48 | $128 | $454 |
| 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. |
44 | $0 | $1 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
41 | $40 | $117 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
40 | $106 | $325 |
| 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. |
37 | $43 | $157 |
| 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. |
37 | $29 | $161 |
| 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. |
36 | $10 | $35 |
| 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. |
33 | $92 | $397 |
| Endoscopic removal of kidney or ureter stone A procedure to remove or manipulate a stone in the kidney or ureter using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize and treat the stone. |
29 | $63 | $903 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
29 | $105 | $334 |
| 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. |
28 | $329 | $1,062 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
21 | $285 | $945 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
21 | $144 | $463 |
| Waterjet prostate destruction via urethra A procedure that uses a high-pressure water jet to destroy prostate tissue, accessed through the urethra. |
18 | $560 | $2,000 |
| 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. |
16 | $129 | $300 |
| 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. |
15 | $25 | $81 |
| Endoscopic removal of bladder or urethra growth, 2.0-5.0 cm This procedure uses an endoscope to destroy or remove a growth from the bladder or urethra that measures between 2.0 and 5.0 centimeters. |
14 | $211 | $736 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
14 | $41 | $105 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
12 | $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
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
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 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), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of FL peers.
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 →
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