Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Venkata Marella, MD
Urology Physician · Clifton, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Marella 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. Marella
Dr. Venkata Marella is an urology physician in Clifton, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Marella performed 8,669 Medicare services across 5,719 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Marella received a total of $2,226 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 95 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. Marella 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 12% volume in NJ
$2,226 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,669
Medicare services
Top 12% in NJ for urology physician
5,719
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~433 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. |
2,392 | $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. |
1,135 | $69 | $128 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
805 | $8 | $25 |
| 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. |
466 | $98 | $177 |
| 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. |
429 | $123 | $211 |
| 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. |
321 | $104 | $226 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
320 | $177 | $332 |
| 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. |
301 | $138 | $287 |
| 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. |
296 | $60 | $106 |
| 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. |
258 | $80 | $149 |
| 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. |
242 | $0 | $24 |
| 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. |
171 | $11 | $22 |
| 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. |
145 | $43 | $78 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
117 | $18 | $39 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
109 | $84 | $132 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
80 | $102 | $268 |
| 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. |
78 | $106 | $620 |
| 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. |
74 | $570 | $991 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
69 | $298 | $490 |
| 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. |
69 | $148 | $241 |
| 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. |
68 | $25 | $91 |
| 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. |
68 | $242 | $466 |
| 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. |
68 | $315 | $618 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
65 | $6 | $20 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 52 | $73 | $125 |
| Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue. |
45 | $69 | $135 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 45 | $2 | $20 |
| Ureteral stone removal via endoscope A procedure to remove a kidney stone from the ureter using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. The endoscope is inserted to locate and extract the stone. |
43 | $102 | $384 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
43 | $90 | $168 |
| 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. |
30 | $46 | $99 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
30 | $172 | $350 |
| 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. |
29 | $1,285 | $2,400 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
29 | $44 | $84 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 27 | $118 | $153 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via cystoscopy A tube is placed into the ureter using an endoscope inserted through the bladder. |
27 | $60 | $510 |
| 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. |
25 | $448 | $1,136 |
| Bladder and urethra clot removal with endoscope A procedure using an endoscope to irrigate and remove multiple blood clots from the bladder and urethra. |
24 | $161 | $558 |
| Endoscopic destruction of bladder/urethra growth, less than 0.5 cm A procedure to remove abnormal tissue growths from the bladder or urethra using an endoscope. This specific code applies when the growths are smaller than 0.5 centimeters. |
18 | $606 | $1,072 |
| Bladder tumor removal via endoscope This procedure involves using an endoscope to destroy or remove a large growth from the bladder. |
18 | $312 | $533 |
| Cystourethroscopy with ureteroscopy or pyeloscopy A diagnostic procedure using an endoscope to examine the bladder, urethra, and ureter or kidney. |
15 | $200 | $427 |
| Endoscopic urethral incision A procedure where a doctor uses an endoscope to make an incision in the urethra. |
12 | $173 | $386 |
| 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. |
11 | $198 | $405 |
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.
2.8% high complexity
17.4% medium
79.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,226
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $318/year across 7 years
Top 50% in NJ for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
95
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
$1,939 (87.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$287 (12.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$379
2023
$466
2022
$59
2021
$466
2020
$211
2019
$188
2018
$456
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
COLOPLAST CORP
$77
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$60
Teleflex LLC
$56
Boston Scientific Corporation
$42
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$31
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$26
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$24
Tolmar, Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 51.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Coloplast Corp
$513
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$260
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$149
Teleflex LLC
$140
COLOPLAST CORP
$90
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$86
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$75
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$75
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$75
PFIZER INC.
$70
Boston Scientific Corporation
$70
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$53
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$40
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$38
ABBVIE INC.
$36
Bioventus LLC
$32
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$32
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$30
Amgen Inc.
$28
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$26
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$24
DENTSPLY IH AB
$24
ConvaTec Inc.
$23
CONMED Corporation
$20
Olympus America Inc.
$19
NeoTract Inc.
$19
Tolmar, Inc.
$18
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$15
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$14
Ethicon US, LLC
$13
Allergan Inc.
$12
GENZYME CORPORATION
$11
Top 3 companies account for 41.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVAIR · AIRSEAL · Altis · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · EDEX · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · EVENITY · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENTLECATH · ILLUCCIX · JATENZO · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LYNPARZA · LoFric · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · PROVENGE · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · Supartz Fx Sodium Hyaluronate · TITAN · Titan · UGN Laser Capital · UROLIFT · UroLift · VISTASEAL · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · ZYTIGA
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.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
670
Per 100K population
129.3
County median income
$87,137
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER INC
2.2 mi
2.2 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. Marella is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Marella experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Marella performed 2,392 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. Marella receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Marella received a total of $2,226 from 36 companies across 95 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. Marella's costs compare to other urology physicians in Clifton?
Dr. Marella's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Marella) 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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