Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bhalchandra Parulkar, MD, MCH
Urology Physician · Worcester, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Parulkar
Dr. Bhalchandra Parulkar is an urology physician in Worcester, MA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Parulkar performed 2,112 Medicare services across 1,782 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Parulkar received a total of $38,553 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 355 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Parulkar 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 42% volume in MA
$38,553 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,112
Medicare services
Top 42% in MA for urology physician
1,782
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~111 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. |
297 | $2 | $9 |
| 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. |
287 | $67 | $202 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
279 | $42 | $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. |
269 | $96 | $298 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
244 | $9 | $59 |
| 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. |
109 | $230 | $955 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
90 | $197 | $583 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 73 | $135 | $622 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
65 | $66 | $202 |
| 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. |
61 | $110 | $456 |
| 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. |
53 | $47 | $122 |
| 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. |
46 | $86 | $299 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
35 | $104 | $289 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
29 | $79 | $333 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
27 | $9 | $236 |
| 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. |
25 | $29 | $100 |
| Ultrasound of scrotum An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the scrotum and its contents. It helps evaluate the testicles and surrounding structures. |
21 | $76 | $249 |
| Prostate needle biopsy with image guidance A procedure to remove small tissue samples from the prostate gland using a needle. Image guidance is used to help the doctor accurately locate the area for sampling. |
19 | $284 | $1,067 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
19 | $45 | $122 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
18 | $63 | $241 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
17 | $104 | $298 |
| Prostate radiation therapy device placement A device is placed in the prostate to facilitate radiation therapy. This procedure involves positioning the device to aid in the delivery of radiation treatment. |
15 | $39 | $401 |
| Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate A procedure involving the injection of a biodegradable substance into the tissue surrounding the prostate gland. |
14 | $129 | $471 |
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 ↗$38,553
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,508/year across 7 years
Top 8% in MA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
355
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$23,822 (61.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,711 (25.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,020 (13.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,494
2023
$7,793
2022
$2,340
2021
$3,134
2020
$14,487
2019
$2,195
2018
$2,111
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Ambu A/S
$2,318
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,907
COLOPLAST CORP
$452
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$315
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$241
Teleflex LLC
$197
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$181
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$150
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$148
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$108
PFIZER INC.
$102
Axonics, Inc.
$97
Tolmar, Inc.
$82
Boston Scientific Corporation
$49
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$37
ABBVIE INC.
$35
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$26
CIVCO Medical Instruments
$17
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$17
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 72.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Covidien LP
$13,200
Medtronic, Inc.
$8,304
Ambu A/S
$2,318
Davol Inc.
$2,000
Coloplast Corp
$1,798
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$1,151
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,142
Teleflex LLC
$1,094
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,005
Boston Scientific Corporation
$829
PFIZER INC.
$653
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$624
COLOPLAST CORP
$614
Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
$550
NeoTract Inc.
$495
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$391
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$241
KOELIS Inc.
$182
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$175
ABBVIE INC.
$173
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$150
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$150
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$148
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$135
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$109
Tolmar, Inc.
$100
Axonics, Inc.
$97
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$95
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$90
Photocure Inc
$66
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$66
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$44
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$42
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$37
Koelis Inc.
$37
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$26
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$25
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$25
Baxter Healthcare
$25
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
Shire North American Group Inc
$20
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$18
AbbVie, Inc.
$17
CIVCO Medical Instruments
$17
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$16
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 61.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
16 FR. FLEXIBLE VIDEO CYSTOSCOPE · 24/26 FR. · ADSTILADRIN · AMS · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BALL END · BIOPROTECT BALLOON IMPLANT SYSTEM · BIPOLAR · BOTOX · COAG · CUTTING LOOP · CYSVIEW · EDEX · ELECTRODE · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GATTEX · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL BPH · ILLUCCIX · INVOKANA · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LithoVue · LoFric · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · ORGOVYX · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PKG/6 · PYLARIFY · Rezum Generator · SOLIQUA · SPACEOAR VUE · SPEEDICATH · STERILE · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · TITAN · TOROSA · TOVIAZ · Titan · Torosa · Trinity · Trinity 3D Prostate Suite · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xofigo · Xtandi · ZYTIGA · n.a. · rezum Generator
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 →
The majority of payments (62%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for urology physician in MA.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
41
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$93,561
Nearest hospital
ADCARE HOSPITAL OF WORCESTER INC
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. Parulkar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 8% of MA peers, with 19 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. Parulkar experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Parulkar performed 297 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. Parulkar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Parulkar received a total of $38,553 from 47 companies across 355 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. Parulkar's costs compare to other urology physicians in Worcester?
Dr. Parulkar's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Parulkar) 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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects 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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