Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Udaya Liyanage, MD
Surgery · Mount Vernon, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Liyanage
Dr. Udaya Liyanage is a surgery specialist in Mount Vernon, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Liyanage performed 13,005 Medicare services across 2,745 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Liyanage received a total of $29,672 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 234 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Liyanage 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in IL
$29,672 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗13,005
Medicare services
Top 1% in IL for surgery
2,745
Unique beneficiaries
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 5,521 | $0 | $50 |
| Injection, propofol, 10 mg | 1,482 | $0 | $37 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,425 | $0 | $30 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 709 | $0 | $56 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
635 | $8 | $1,136 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
565 | $0 | $76 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 309 | $1 | $323 |
| 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. |
220 | $90 | $1,162 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
219 | $37 | $1,319 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
191 | $129 | $2,431 |
| 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. |
154 | $65 | $792 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
123 | $698 | $11,687 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
119 | $30 | $2,597 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
106 | $82 | $11,515 |
| Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy Sedation services provided by the physician performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure. This requires an independent trained observer to assist in monitoring the patient. |
101 | $41 | $1,360 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
73 | $136 | $17,547 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscope and cautery This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera. Electrical cautery is used to stop bleeding during the removal. |
58 | $362 | $39,578 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
52 | $4,798 | $27,176 |
| Vancomycin injection, 500 mg A 500 mg dose of vancomycin antibiotic is administered via injection. |
52 | $2 | $391 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
46 | $136 | $18,109 |
| Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized) A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium. |
45 | $13 | $1,240 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
44 | $42 | $399 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
42 | $200 | $33,393 |
| 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. |
42 | $115 | $1,877 |
| Coagulation time measurement, activated | 40 | $4 | $387 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
37 | $8,091 | $34,110 |
| Red blood cell concentration measurement A laboratory test that measures the concentration of red blood cells in the blood. |
36 | $2 | $233 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
35 | $1 | $141 |
| 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. |
33 | $117 | $1,608 |
| Electrolyte blood test panel A blood test that measures the levels of sodium, potassium, chloride, and carbon dioxide to evaluate electrolyte balance. |
31 | $7 | $336 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
30 | $3,944 | $29,286 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
28 | $2 | $308 |
| Vein stent insertion with radiologist review A stent is placed in a vein to keep it open, with review by a radiologist. This is performed on the initial vein treated. |
27 | $3,112 | $33,951 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 27 | $157 | $2,339 |
| Insertion of tube into second-order vein branch A procedure involving the placement of a tube into a secondary branch of a vein. |
25 | $381 | $17,345 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
25 | $8 | $10 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
23 | $167 | $21,955 |
| Review by radiologist of both arms and legs veins of both arms or legs image | 22 | $101 | $1,611 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
22 | $5 | $198 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
19 | $81 | $11,075 |
| Arterial plaque removal, each additional leg vessel This procedure involves the removal of plaque buildup from an additional artery in the leg during the same session. It is performed to restore blood flow in the treated vessel. |
18 | $787 | $13,122 |
| Radiologist review of lower body vein image A radiologist reviews images of the major veins in the lower body to assess their structure and function. |
18 | $83 | $3,175 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
18 | $95 | $13,904 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta and leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the condition of these blood vessels. |
17 | $118 | $4,405 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
17 | $75 | $1,148 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
17 | $89 | $13,669 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
16 | $115 | $9,376 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
15 | $107 | $13,617 |
| Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels. |
14 | $33 | $5,556 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
13 | $738 | $67,282 |
| Endoscopic insertion of abdominal cavity tube A tube is placed into the abdominal cavity using an endoscope, which is a flexible instrument with a camera used to guide the procedure. |
13 | $311 | $28,464 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
13 | $57 | $8,676 |
| 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. |
12 | $79 | $1,144 |
| 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. |
11 | $92 | $2,132 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
84.3% medium
15.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$29,672
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,239/year across 7 years
Top 7% in IL for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
234
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
$22,996 (77.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,677 (22.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,471
2023
$4,131
2022
$2,171
2021
$5,724
2020
$1,782
2019
$5,442
2018
$3,951
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$5,559
ABBVIE INC.
$680
Davol Inc.
$185
Amgen Inc.
$47
Top 3 companies account for 99.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$11,667
Abbott Laboratories
$5,626
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$2,164
Davol Inc.
$2,009
TELA Bio, Inc.
$1,977
DAVOL INC.
$1,194
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$1,076
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$1,023
ABBVIE INC.
$680
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$546
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$475
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$413
Amgen Inc.
$237
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$138
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$89
Ziehm Imaging, Inc.
$78
ORTHOSCAN, INC.
$78
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$55
Ethicon US, LLC
$52
Terumo Medical Corporation
$33
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$29
Cook Medical LLC
$16
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$13
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$3
Top 3 companies account for 65.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9282) Turbo Power · ACUSON Freestyle Diagnostic Ultrasound System · ANGIOJET · AngioJet Ultra 5000A · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · BD MAX · COVERA · Carotid WALLSTENT · Compliance EndoKit · Cook Medical Peripheral Intervention · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Da Vinci Surgical System · Diamondback Peripheral · ELUVIA · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXPAREL · EkoSonic · Emboshield NAV6 system · Fox Sv PTA catheter and Armada 14 percutaneous catheter and Viatrac 14 Plus peripheral catheter · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL - GUIDEWIRES · GENERAL - THROMBECTOMY · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE ENFORM Preperitoneal Biomaterial · GORE SYNECOR Biomaterial · General - Atherectomy · General - Vascular Intervention · JETI · JETSTREAM · JETSTREAM SC · LIFESTENT · LesionHunter · MetaCross · OPTIS · Omnilink Elite vascular stent system · OptiCross 35 · Otezla · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · Ovitex · PHASIX · PRESTO · PROGEL · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Phasix · Phasix Mesh · ROTALINK · ROTAPRO · Repatha · SUPERA · SorbaFix Absorbable Fixation System · StarClose SE vascular closure system · Supera peripheral stent system · Surgicel Powder · TR Band · Varithena Administration Pack · WALLFLEX · XARELTO · XIENCE SIERRA
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 (78%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for surgery in IL.
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
38.0
County median income
$61,102
Nearest hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN REGIONAL HLTH CENTER
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. Liyanage is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of IL peers, with 20 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. Liyanage experienced with contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Liyanage performed 5,521 contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration 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. Liyanage receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Liyanage received a total of $29,672 from 24 companies across 234 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. Liyanage's costs compare to other surgerists in Mount Vernon?
Dr. Liyanage's average Medicare payment per service is $80. 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. Liyanage) 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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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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