Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vitaly Margulis, MD

Urology Physician · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX 75390
2146480567
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1134152937 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Margulis 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. Margulis

Dr. Vitaly Margulis is an urology physician in Dallas, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Margulis performed 3,516 Medicare services across 1,096 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Margulis received a total of $495,808 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 548 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. Margulis 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 34% volume in TX$ $495,808 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,516
Medicare services
Top 34% in TX for urology physician
1,096
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~185 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Injection, docetaxel, 1 mg1,880$0$4
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)471$89$344
Injection, gemcitabine hydrochloride, not otherwise specified, 200 mg240$3$395
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope150$177$837
Urinalysis, manual131$3$18
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)120$138$664
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg99$129$2,030
Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder50$68$468
Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope40$719$7,081
Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm38$199$1,356
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)38$120$464
Bladder ultrasound after voiding32$8$80
Other procedure on bladder using an endoscope28$1,529$8,389
Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope27$258$3,223
Partial removal of kidney using an endoscope23$1,144$5,836
Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope23$96$2,172
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying22$10$340
Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle22$26$143
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional20$16$75
Destruction and/or removal of large growth of bladder using an endoscope17$293$2,128
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)17$66$232
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent16$18$60
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes12$52$138
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
62.3% medium
37.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$495,808
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $70,830/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for urology physician
39
Companies
548
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
$467,091 (94.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$19,509 (3.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,207 (1.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$80,813
2023
$68,202
2022
$132,149
2021
$13,371
2020
$4,218
2019
$61,216
2018
$135,838

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$149,379
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$126,575
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$71,905
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51,865
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$31,442
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$20,709
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$10,643
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$9,640
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$6,632
Eisai Inc.
$4,100
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$2,897
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$2,497
Ethicon US, LLC
$959
Photocure Inc
$632
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$500
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$494
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$489
Medtronic, Inc.
$458
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$447
CONMED Corporation
$439
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$350
Boston Scientific Corporation
$280
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$257
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$244
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$232
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$226
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$182
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$180
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$168
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$167
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$150
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$139
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$122
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$109
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$106
Profound Medical Corp.
$72
Covidien LP
$56
Innovation Technologies Inc
$49
PFIZER INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 70.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (94%) 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 1% for urology physician in TX.

Equivalent to $14,101 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology Physicians within 10 mi
155
Per 100K population
6.0
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
UT OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - WILLIAM P. CLEMENTS JR.
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Margulis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 1%), with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Margulis experienced with injection, docetaxel, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Margulis performed 1,880 injection, docetaxel, 1 mg 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. Margulis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Margulis received a total of $495,808 from 39 companies across 548 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. Margulis's costs compare to other urology physicians in Dallas?
Dr. Margulis's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Margulis) 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 →
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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →