Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sravan Panuganti, D.O.
Urology Physician · Gastonia, NC
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. Panuganti
Dr. Sravan Panuganti is an urology physician in Gastonia, NC, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Panuganti performed 1,792 Medicare services across 1,388 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Panuganti received a total of $115,791 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 291 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. Panuganti 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 42% volume in NC
$115,791 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,792
Medicare services
Top 42% in NC for urology physician
1,388
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~163 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
480 | $3 | $7 |
| 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. |
383 | $88 | $263 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
124 | $7 | $46 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
117 | $8 | $8 |
| 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. |
111 | $108 | $364 |
| 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. |
92 | $0 | $2 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
73 | $178 | $800 |
| 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. |
50 | $58 | $167 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
33 | $20 | $69 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
31 | $104 | $350 |
| 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. |
31 | $11 | $42 |
| Waterjet prostate destruction via urethra A procedure that uses a high-pressure water jet to destroy prostate tissue, accessed through the urethra. |
29 | $555 | $2,019 |
| 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. |
25 | $18 | $300 |
| 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. |
25 | $62 | $250 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
25 | $57 | $168 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
23 | $52 | $214 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
23 | $18 | $48 |
| 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. |
21 | $42 | $188 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
21 | $6 | $209 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
19 | $80 | $900 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 18 | $63 | $278 |
| 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. |
13 | $325 | $1,385 |
| 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. |
13 | $61 | $175 |
| Prostate tissue destruction using radiofrequency heated water vapor A procedure that destroys prostate tissue by using radiofrequency energy to heat water vapor. This method is applied to treat the prostate gland. |
12 | $1,166 | $4,388 |
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.
0.7% high complexity
19.4% medium
79.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$115,791
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $16,542/year across 7 years
Top 3% in NC for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
291
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
$52,049 (45.0%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$50,107 (43.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,600 (11.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$35 (0.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$55,059
2023
$1,089
2022
$2,390
2021
$2,279
2020
$50,396
2019
$4,146
2018
$432
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$52,049
Axonics, Inc.
$1,539
Boston Scientific Corporation
$840
Medtronic, Inc.
$300
Tolmar, Inc.
$214
Endo USA, Inc.
$46
ABBVIE INC.
$34
Teleflex LLC
$21
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 98.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$53,256
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$52,941
Coloplast Corp
$2,780
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$2,028
Axonics, Inc.
$1,557
Medtronic, Inc.
$795
Teleflex LLC
$649
COLOPLAST CORP
$286
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$247
Tolmar, Inc.
$237
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$171
Olympus America Inc.
$131
NeoTract Inc.
$131
Allergan Inc.
$96
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$87
Ambu Inc.
$60
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$46
Endo USA, Inc.
$46
Ethicon US, LLC
$38
ABBVIE INC.
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$31
180 Medical, Inc.
$29
AbbVie Inc.
$28
PFIZER INC.
$25
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$18
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$15
Celgene Corporation
$15
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 94.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANCE · AMS · AMS 700 · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · AMS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Abraxane · AdVance XP · Axonics · BOTOX · Bulkamid · CURE CATHETER · ECHELON FLEX Stapler · ELIGARD · EVICEL · FLOSEAL · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL MALE SUI · GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL - FEMALE SUI · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GREENLIGHT · General - BPH · General - Erectile Dysfunction · INTERSTIM · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LithoVue · Lynx System · Natesto · OTREXUP · Olympus Digital Flexible Ureteroscopes · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · REZUM · Rezum Generator · SUTENT · Solyx SIS System · TACTRA · TITAN · TLANDO · Thiola · Titan · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · 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 (45%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for urology physician in NC.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
74
Per 100K population
32.0
County median income
$65,472
Nearest hospital
CAROMONT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
5.1 mi
5.1 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. Panuganti is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 3% of NC peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Panuganti experienced with urinalysis, manual?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Panuganti performed 480 urinalysis, manual 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. Panuganti receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Panuganti received a total of $115,791 from 28 companies across 291 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. Panuganti's costs compare to other urology physicians in Gastonia?
Dr. Panuganti's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Panuganti) 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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