Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kashyap Shatagopam, MD
Urology Physician · Georgetown, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shatagopam
Dr. Kashyap Shatagopam is an urology physician in Georgetown, TX, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shatagopam performed 4,714 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shatagopam received a total of $11,665 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 124 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Shatagopam 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.
✓ 11 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 25% volume in TX
$11,665 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,714
Medicare services
Top 25% in TX for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
916 | $90 | $249 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
676 | $7 | $44 |
| 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. |
602 | $2 | $7 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
497 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
449 | $46 | $77 |
| 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. |
303 | $62 | $168 |
| 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. |
266 | $35 | $77 |
| 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. |
220 | $11 | $59 |
| 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. |
158 | $113 | $380 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
140 | $176 | $477 |
| 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. |
76 | $0 | $3 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional. |
73 | $39 | $82 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
69 | $57 | $194 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
63 | $37 | $185 |
| 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. |
39 | $40 | $164 |
| Hormone pellet insertion under the skin A small hormone pellet is placed just beneath the skin to release medication slowly over time. |
36 | $66 | $219 |
| Laser prostate fragmentation with bleeding control This procedure uses a laser to break up prostate tissue and control bleeding through an endoscope. |
34 | $632 | $1,922 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
26 | $19 | $191 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
23 | $107 | $250 |
| 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. |
21 | $77 | $250 |
| 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. |
15 | $85 | $1,145 |
| 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. |
12 | $234 | $566 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.6% high complexity
23.0% medium
76.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,665
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $1,944/year across 6 years
Top 18% in TX for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
124
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$676
2023
$414
2022
$945
2021
$9,443
2020
$30
2019
$157
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$153
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$78
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$78
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$73
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$57
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$38
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$35
Innovation Technologies Inc
$31
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$18
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$17
Tolmar, Inc.
$15
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 45.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$9,000
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$379
ABBVIE INC.
$224
Boston Scientific Corporation
$195
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$145
Allergan, Inc.
$140
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$128
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$116
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$91
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$89
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$86
Teleflex LLC
$85
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$78
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$78
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$74
Hollister Incorporated
$71
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$69
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$67
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$53
AbbVie Inc.
$53
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$50
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$48
180 Medical, Inc.
$43
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$42
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$33
COLOPLAST CORP
$32
Innovation Technologies Inc
$31
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$24
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$18
NeoTract Inc.
$16
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Tolmar, Inc.
$15
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 82.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · AMS · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Altis · BOTOX · CAMCEVI · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH · General - BPH · ILLUCCIX · IRRISEPT · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LYNPARZA · MYRBETRIQ · NEOX · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PLUVICTO · PROVENGE · TLANDO · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · VaPro Plus Pocket · XIAFLEX · XYOSTED · Xtandi · YONSA
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
35
County median income
$108,309
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ROCK SPRINGS
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Shatagopam is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in TX).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Shatagopam experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shatagopam performed 916 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Shatagopam receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shatagopam received a total of $11,665 from 36 companies across 124 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Shatagopam's costs compare to other urology physicians in Georgetown?
Dr. Shatagopam's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Shatagopam) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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