Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Achankeng Afiadata, M.D.

Urology Physician · Lubbock, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3612 23RD ST, Lubbock, TX 79410
8067258787
In practice since 2015 (11 years)
NPI: 1851786321 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. Afiadata 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. Afiadata

Dr. Achankeng Afiadata is an urology physician in Lubbock, TX, with 11 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Afiadata performed 2,830 Medicare services across 1,900 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Afiadata received a total of $5,791 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 161 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. Afiadata 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.

✓ 11 years in practice▲ Top 40% volume in TX$ $5,791 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,830
Medicare services
Top 40% in TX for urology physician
1,900
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~257 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
Urinalysis with microscopic exam956$3$11
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)571$55$196
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)419$84$277
Bladder ultrasound after voiding194$7$51
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg138$133$633
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope50$161$685
Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation49$56$237
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity49$38$133
New patient office visit (30-44 min)48$78$258
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)48$125$389
New patient office visit (45-59 min)45$106$407
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity36$97$481
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view35$20$86
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity35$60$223
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle33$10$65
Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube23$44$196
Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle23$24$96
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes20$63$296
Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope19$94$1,754
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent16$19$78
Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope12$619$2,775
Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope11$889$4,449
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
9.4% medium
89.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,791
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $827/year across 7 years
Top 34% in TX for urology physician
30
Companies
161
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
$5,502 (95.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$289 (5.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$330
2023
$1,775
2022
$879
2021
$976
2020
$140
2019
$1,464
2018
$226

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,571
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$1,314
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$847
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$703
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$128
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$116
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$104
AbbVie Inc.
$97
Teleflex LLC
$92
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$86
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$83
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$68
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$59
GENZYME CORPORATION
$51
ABBVIE INC.
$47
Coloplast Corp
$46
Ethicon US, LLC
$44
Baxter Healthcare
$43
Allergan, Inc.
$40
COLOPLAST CORP
$40
PFIZER INC.
$36
Medtronic, Inc.
$35
Retrophin, Inc.
$24
Olympus America Inc.
$21
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$21
Axonics, Inc.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$14
Photocure Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 64.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4504) Uronav Add On · (815) Thiola · AMS · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · Altis · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · CYSVIEW · Da Vinci Surgical System · ERLEADA · Enseal X1 · FLOSEAL · GEMTESA · INTERSTIM · JEVTANA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · Luja Coude · MYRBETRIQ · Moses 550 DFL · Myrbetriq · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PROVENGE · REZUM · SPACEOAR · SURGICEL NU-KNIT · SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · TISSEEL · Thiola · UROLIFT · UroLift System · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · 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 →

Most payments (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $205 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology Physicians within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
5.1
County median income
$63,367
Nearest hospital
COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER
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. Afiadata is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Afiadata experienced with urinalysis with microscopic exam?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Afiadata performed 956 urinalysis with microscopic exam 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. Afiadata receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Afiadata received a total of $5,791 from 30 companies across 161 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. Afiadata's costs compare to other urology physicians in Lubbock?
Dr. Afiadata's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Afiadata) 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 →