Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Christina Pramudji, M.D.

Urology Physician · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
18300 KATY FWY STE 565, Houston, TX 77094
2817174003
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1902893654 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. Pramudji 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. Pramudji

Dr. Christina Pramudji is an urology physician in Houston, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pramudji performed 5,726 Medicare services across 1,857 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pramudji received a total of $13,393 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 219 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. Pramudji 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 20% volume in TX$ $13,393 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,726
Medicare services
Top 20% in TX for urology physician
1,857
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~286 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
Botox injection, per unit2,575$5$9
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated1,002$4$9
Bladder ultrasound after voiding482$8$38
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)447$65$150
Insertion of temporary bladder tube245$34$110
New patient office visit (45-59 min)223$115$338
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)221$93$221
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope113$185$394
Insertion of lower leg neurostimulator electrode104$92$265
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional69$18$47
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying36$6$33
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings36$30$200
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)36$41$90
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies35$294$697
Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study35$156$289
Surgical repair of vaginal defect using an endoscope25$796$2,018
Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope24$317$475
Creation of sling around urethra in female to control leakage18$355$1,505
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$13,393
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,913/year across 7 years
Top 16% in TX for urology physician
42
Companies
219
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
$6,756 (50.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,237 (31.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,400 (17.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$497
2023
$890
2022
$6,198
2021
$957
2020
$3,200
2019
$805
2018
$845

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$4,275
Renovia Inc
$2,416
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$1,102
ABBVIE INC.
$596
Boston Scientific Corporation
$574
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$557
Caldera Medical, Inc
$459
Allergan Inc.
$429
Medtronic, Inc.
$373
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$315
Merz North America, Inc.
$272
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$218
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$214
Allergan, Inc.
$213
Axonics, Inc.
$136
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$130
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$116
MILLICENT US INC
$104
Coloplast Corp
$104
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$71
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$68
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
Egalet US Inc
$58
PFIZER INC.
$52
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$44
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$42
ConvaTec Inc.
$40
COLOPLAST CORP
$38
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$34
Mission Pharmacal Company
$33
Hollister Incorporated
$22
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$22
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Ethicon US, LLC
$21
180 Medical, Inc.
$18
J&R Medical, LLC
$17
Novo Nordisk Inc
$17
CONMED Corporation
$15
Abbott Laboratories
$15
Zyla Life Sciences
$12
ACELL, INC.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 58.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANTAGE · AIRSEAL · ALTIS · Altis · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CATHETER · Da Vinci Surgical System · Desara · FEMRING · Femring · GEMTESA · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GRAFIX PL · General - Male SUI · GentleCath · INTERSTIM · INTERSTIM ICON · INTRAROSA · Intrarosa · JELMYTO · Leva Pelvic Floor Trainer · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Noctiva · PREMARIN · PROCLAIM · PVC · ROCHESTER MAGIC3 · Restorelle · SOLYX · SPRIX · STRAVIX PL · Saxenda · Solyx SIS System · SpeediCath · Surgicel Powder · Thiola · UPSYLON · Uribel · Uterine Manipulators & Injectors · VAPRO · VESICARE · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · eCoin Device Kit
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 (50%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $234 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology Physicians within 10 mi
188
Per 100K population
4.0
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST WEST HOSPITAL
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. Pramudji is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 16%), with 20 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. Pramudji experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pramudji performed 2,575 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. Pramudji receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pramudji received a total of $13,393 from 42 companies across 219 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. Pramudji's costs compare to other urology physicians in Houston?
Dr. Pramudji's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Pramudji) 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 →