Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Russell Doubrava, DO

Urology Physician · Decatur, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2451 S FM 51 STE 100, Decatur, TX 76234
9406270088
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1992761712 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Doubrava

Dr. Russell Doubrava is an urology physician in Decatur, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Doubrava performed 1,844 Medicare services across 1,328 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Doubrava received a total of $1,206 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 54 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. Doubrava 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 ▲ 1,844 Medicare services $1,206 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,844
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in TX for urology physician
1,328
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~97 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
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.
389 $87 $133
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg 180 $132 $255
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.
178 $59 $93
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.
166 $116 $169
Urinalysis with microscopic exam
A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
160 $3 $18
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
137 $8 $9
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
118 $8 $20
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
91 $177 $277
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 70 $151 $228
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.
69 $124 $187
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.
44 $45 $81
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine.
30 $6 $45
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.
30 $22 $36
Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis
An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures.
27 $107 $194
Bladder irrigation and/or instillation
This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder.
25 $53 $92
Prostate gland biopsy
A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination.
21 $168 $257
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.
18 $37 $57
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.
18 $102 $142
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.
18 $34 $43
Insertion of temporary bladder tube 16 $33 $72
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.
15 $558 $798
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.
12 $305 $455
Initial hospital admission, low complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
12 $59 $104
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
10.6% medium
88.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,206
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $172/year across 7 years
Bottom 27% in TX for urology physician
12
Companies
54
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
$783 (64.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$423 (35.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$60
2023
$103
2022
$295
2021
$137
2020
$58
2019
$291
2018
$262

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$517
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$264
Boston Scientific Corporation
$201
PFIZER INC.
$54
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$43
AbbVie, Inc.
$29
NeoTract Inc.
$20
Axonics, Inc.
$19
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
GENZYME CORPORATION
$14
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 81.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMS · AMS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · GEMTESA · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · General - Erectile Dysfunction · JEVTANA · LITHOVUE · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · ORGOVYX · PYLARIFY · REZUM · UroLift · XTANDI · Xtandi
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 (65%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $65 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology physicians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
2.8
County median income
$89,897
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CITY DECATUR
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. Doubrava is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Doubrava experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Doubrava performed 389 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Doubrava receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Doubrava received a total of $1,206 from 12 companies across 54 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. Doubrava's costs compare to other urology physicians in Decatur?
Dr. Doubrava's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Doubrava) 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.

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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