Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Chintan Patel, M.D.
Urology Physician · Worcester, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Patel
Dr. Chintan Patel is an urology physician in Worcester, MA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 4,491 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $27,598 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 106 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Patel 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.
✓ 14 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 25% volume in MA
$27,598 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,491
Medicare services
Top 25% in MA for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
2,000 | $5 | $18 |
| 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. |
432 | $2 | $9 |
| 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. |
357 | $85 | $298 |
| 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. |
308 | $69 | $202 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
262 | $8 | $59 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
176 | $40 | $226 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
172 | $188 | $583 |
| 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. |
136 | $117 | $456 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
105 | $63 | $202 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
74 | $47 | $241 |
| 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. |
65 | $84 | $299 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
62 | $105 | $275 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
54 | $43 | $122 |
| 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. |
45 | $45 | $122 |
| 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. |
29 | $20 | $49 |
| Bladder tumor removal via endoscope This procedure involves using an endoscope to destroy or remove a large growth from the bladder. |
24 | $282 | $1,439 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
23 | $251 | $705 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $137 | $562 |
| 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. |
19 | $581 | $2,306 |
| 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. |
18 | $52 | $216 |
| 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 | $301 | $1,182 |
| 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. |
17 | $329 | $888 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
17 | $187 | $699 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
17 | $49 | $366 |
| Waterjet prostate destruction via urethra A procedure that uses a high-pressure water jet to destroy prostate tissue, accessed through the urethra. |
16 | $596 | $2,537 |
| Bladder stone removal, larger than 2.5 cm A procedure to crush, fragment, and remove bladder stones that are larger than 2.5 centimeters. |
13 | $358 | $1,354 |
| 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. |
12 | $111 | $401 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
1.3% high complexity
57.1% medium
41.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$27,598
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,943/year across 7 years
Top 10% in MA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
106
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$11,028
2023
$9,801
2022
$886
2021
$316
2020
$611
2019
$4,120
2018
$837
Payments by company (2024)
Microline Surgical Inc
$9,900
Axonics, Inc.
$803
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$108
Teleflex LLC
$103
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$37
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$33
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$23
PFIZER INC.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 98.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Microline Surgical Inc
$18,000
GENZYME CORPORATION
$2,730
Axonics, Inc.
$1,075
Teleflex LLC
$1,028
Coloplast Corp
$980
Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
$550
Boston Scientific Corporation
$460
NeoTract Inc.
$440
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$432
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$272
KOELIS Inc.
$182
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$163
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$141
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$128
Dornier MedTech America, Inc
$127
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$125
Allergan Inc.
$117
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$108
ABBVIE INC.
$97
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$83
Photocure Inc
$66
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$55
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$37
PFIZER INC.
$36
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$25
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$25
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 79.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMS · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · Bulkamid · CYSVIEW · Dornier MedTech · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LithoVue · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · ORGOVYX · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PYLARIFY · RENFLEXIS · REZUM · Rezum Generator · TITAN · TOROSA · Trinity 3D Prostate Suite · UROLIFT · UroLift · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xofigo · Xtandi
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
41
County median income
$93,561
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ADCARE HOSPITAL OF WORCESTER INC
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Patel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in MA).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Patel experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 2,000 botox injection, per unit services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $27,598 from 30 companies across 106 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Patel's costs compare to other urology physicians in Worcester?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Patel) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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