Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Melody Denson, MD
Urology Physician · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Denson 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. Denson
Dr. Melody Denson is an urology physician in Austin, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Denson performed 19,621 Medicare services across 3,399 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Denson received a total of $41,064 from 67 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 755 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Denson is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in TX
$41,064 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗19,621
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for urology physician
3,399
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~981 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
13,000 | $5 | $14 |
| 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. |
1,372 | $2 | $7 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
1,301 | $8 | $44 |
| 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. |
1,141 | $48 | $77 |
| 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. |
1,136 | $93 | $249 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
763 | $37 | $77 |
| 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. |
191 | $118 | $380 |
| Heparin sodium injection, per 1000 units An injection of heparin sodium, a blood thinner, administered in units of 1000. |
160 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
93 | $294 | $726 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
64 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
58 | $129 | $336 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
40 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
38 | $86 | $391 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
35 | $187 | $477 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves. |
26 | $223 | $1,923 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
25 | $47 | $194 |
| Urethral sling procedure for female incontinence A surgical procedure that creates a supportive sling around the urethra to help control urinary leakage in women. |
25 | $601 | $1,658 |
| 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. |
25 | $76 | $621 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 23 | $30 | $127 |
| Injection of implant material into bladder or urethra A procedure where implant material is injected beneath the lining of the bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope. |
21 | $125 | $678 |
| 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. |
17 | $68 | $168 |
| Insertion of artificial material for pelvic floor defect A surgical procedure to repair a pelvic floor defect by inserting artificial material to support the pelvic structures. |
16 | $199 | $593 |
| Vaginal repair of pelvic ligaments A surgical procedure to repair pelvic ligaments through the vagina. |
16 | $475 | $1,159 |
| 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. |
13 | $72 | $1,145 |
| Bladder hernia repair into vaginal wall Surgical repair of a bladder hernia that has protruded into the vaginal wall. |
11 | $249 | $1,553 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
11 | $17 | $46 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
74.3% medium
25.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$41,064
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,866/year across 7 years
Top 7% in TX for urology physician
67
Companies
755
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$29,423 (71.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,641 (28.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,379
2023
$2,517
2022
$1,757
2021
$3,816
2020
$4,808
2019
$13,723
2018
$12,065
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$16,688
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$6,755
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$4,150
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,475
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,188
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$1,154
Coloplast Corp
$1,142
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$607
ABBVIE INC.
$585
AbbVie Inc.
$503
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$497
PFIZER INC.
$456
Allergan, Inc.
$332
Allergan Inc.
$258
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$228
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$184
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$164
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$154
Caldera Medical, Inc
$152
Olympus America Inc.
$139
180 Medical, Inc.
$132
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$131
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$130
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$124
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$116
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$86
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$84
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$79
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$76
COLOPLAST CORP
$65
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$64
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$62
AbbVie, Inc.
$59
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$57
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$57
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$56
ConvaTec Inc.
$55
Innovation Technologies Inc
$49
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$47
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$46
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$44
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$43
Amgen Inc.
$42
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$36
MILLICENT US INC
$35
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$34
Rochester Medical Corporation
$33
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$31
Hollister Incorporated
$27
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Axonics, Inc.
$24
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$24
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$24
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$24
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$23
Egalet US Inc
$22
Abbott Laboratories
$22
Tolmar, Inc.
$22
Wilmington Medical Supply, Inc.
$18
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$18
Mission Pharmacal Company
$16
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$16
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$15
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$15
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$10
Top 3 companies account for 67.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · ADVANTAGE FIT · ALTIS · AVYCAZ · Advantage System · Altis · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BIJUVA · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRAC CDx · CAMCEVI · Desara · ERLEADA · EVENITY · EXPAREL · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH · ILLUCCIX · IMVEXXY · INSPIRE · INTERSTIM · INTRAROSA · IRRISEPT · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MIRABEGRON · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · OXLUMO · Osphena · PREMARIN · PROVENGE · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · REVI · Rezum Generator · SEGLENTIS · SOLYX · SOLYX BLUE · SPRIX · Saffron · Synthroid · THERAPIES · TOVIAZ · Thiola · Tiopronin · Ultomiris · Uribel · VaPro Plus Pocket · Veozah · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · eCoin Device Kit · 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 →
The majority of payments (72%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in urology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for urology physician in TX.
Equivalent to $209 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
66
Per 100K population
10.3
County median income
$108,309
Nearest hospital
TEXAS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL NORTH AUSTIN CAMPUS
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Denson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 7% of TX peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Denson experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Denson performed 13,000 botox injection, per unit 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. Denson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Denson received a total of $41,064 from 67 companies across 755 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. Denson's costs compare to other urology physicians in Austin?
Dr. Denson's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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. Denson) 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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