Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Salva, MD
Urology Physician · Broomall, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Salva 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. Salva
Dr. Steven Salva is an urology physician in Broomall, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Salva performed 4,586 Medicare services across 3,159 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Salva received a total of $7,871 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 312 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. Salva 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 PA
$7,871 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,586
Medicare services
Top 12% in PA for urology physician
3,159
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~229 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
1,089 | $9 | $68 |
| 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. |
1,010 | $2 | $10 |
| 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. |
782 | $71 | $212 |
| 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. |
432 | $95 | $292 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
423 | $50 | $85 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
108 | $64 | $600 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 105 | $138 | $800 |
| 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. |
100 | $125 | $359 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
84 | $3 | $8 |
| Additional urethral implant in prostate Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
83 | $41 | $498 |
| 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. |
72 | $46 | $75 |
| 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. |
41 | $51 | $149 |
| 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. |
40 | $29 | $100 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves. |
32 | $319 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
30 | $102 | $1,000 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
28 | $66 | $300 |
| Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
25 | $164 | $701 |
| 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. |
17 | $146 | $316 |
| 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. |
17 | $66 | $117 |
| Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach. |
15 | $69 | $900 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
15 | $20 | $250 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
15 | $42 | $65 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
12 | $34 | $175 |
| 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 | $109 | $215 |
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
24.9% medium
74.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,871
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,124/year across 7 years
Top 18% in PA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
312
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
$7,318 (93.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$553 (7.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,863
2023
$1,447
2022
$1,152
2021
$936
2020
$231
2019
$1,109
2018
$1,133
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Axonics, Inc.
$311
Teleflex LLC
$266
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$216
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$202
ABBVIE INC.
$197
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$168
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$156
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$95
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$86
PFIZER INC.
$57
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$31
Boston Scientific Corporation
$25
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$20
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 42.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Axonics, Inc.
$1,340
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,166
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$579
PFIZER INC.
$560
Teleflex LLC
$552
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$552
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$328
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$307
NeoTract Inc.
$252
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$236
ABBVIE INC.
$215
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$203
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$140
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$137
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$120
Medtronic, Inc.
$115
Allergan Inc.
$103
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$100
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$95
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$72
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$50
180 Medical, Inc.
$50
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$49
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$46
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$45
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$44
Boston Scientific Corporation
$42
Coloplast Corp
$42
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$38
COLOPLAST CORP
$31
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$31
AbbVie, Inc.
$24
Allergan, Inc.
$22
Baxter Healthcare
$22
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$21
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$20
Amgen Inc.
$18
GENZYME CORPORATION
$18
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$16
AbbVie Inc.
$16
Olympus America Inc.
$15
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 39.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Androgel · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bulkamid · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · GENERAL UTERINE TISSUE REMOVAL · GENTLECATH · Glydo · ILLUCCIX · INTERSTIM · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LYNPARZA · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PLUVICTO · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Prolaris · Prolia · Rezum Generator · SUTENT · SpeediCath · TISSEEL · Trelstar · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · XTANDI · Xofigo · Xtandi · YONSA · ZYTIGA · iTIND System
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 (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
294
Per 100K population
51.0
County median income
$88,576
Nearest hospital
BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL
3.8 mi
3.8 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. Salva is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of PA 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. Salva experienced with bladder ultrasound after voiding?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Salva performed 1,089 bladder ultrasound after voiding 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. Salva receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Salva received a total of $7,871 from 44 companies across 312 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. Salva's costs compare to other urology physicians in Broomall?
Dr. Salva's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Salva) 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.
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