Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Girish Vallabhan, M.D.
Urology Physician · Lubbock, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Vallabhan 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. Vallabhan
Dr. Girish Vallabhan is an urology physician in Lubbock, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vallabhan performed 17,545 Medicare services across 7,744 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vallabhan received a total of $9,563 from 59 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 309 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. Vallabhan 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 4% volume in TX
$9,563 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗17,545
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for urology physician
7,744
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~877 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
5,400 | $5 | $16 |
| 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. |
2,328 | $2 | $9 |
| 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. |
1,464 | $59 | $177 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,359 | $8 | $9 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 1,213 | $18 | $70 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
869 | $7 | $54 |
| 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. |
763 | $0 | $20 |
| 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. |
640 | $94 | $262 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
549 | $34 | $50 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 264 | $134 | $1,945 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
249 | $25 | $106 |
| 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. |
215 | $11 | $72 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
213 | $87 | $270 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 211 | $2 | $20 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
167 | $8 | $32 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
165 | $10 | $43 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
163 | $181 | $598 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
128 | $18 | $70 |
| 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. |
125 | $123 | $404 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
116 | $43 | $168 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
114 | $11 | $49 |
| 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 | $133 | $354 |
| 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. |
61 | $70 | $265 |
| 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. |
59 | $25 | $92 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
59 | $60 | $179 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
52 | $22 | $66 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
51 | $34 | $50 |
| MRSA nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. |
51 | $34 | $50 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
48 | $33 | $50 |
| Waterjet prostate destruction via urethra A procedure that uses a high-pressure water jet to destroy prostate tissue, accessed through the urethra. |
40 | $531 | $3,500 |
| Endoscopic removal of pelvic lymph nodes, bilateral A surgical procedure to remove lymph nodes from both sides of the pelvis using an endoscope. This minimally invasive technique involves making small incisions to access and excise the tissue. |
38 | $264 | $2,041 |
| Surgical removal of prostate and lymph nodes This procedure involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope. |
37 | $917 | $4,227 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
32 | $33 | $50 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
31 | $34 | $50 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
28 | $296 | $908 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
24 | $96 | $640 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
19 | $257 | $900 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
19 | $5 | $45 |
| Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate A procedure involving the injection of a biodegradable substance into the tissue surrounding the prostate gland. |
19 | $2,251 | $10,018 |
| Limited ultrasound of pelvis A focused ultrasound exam of the pelvic area to evaluate specific structures. This procedure provides images of the pelvis to assist in medical assessment. |
19 | $32 | $138 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
17 | $25 | $554 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
15 | $143 | $375 |
| 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. |
15 | $95 | $341 |
| Vaginal defect repair using endoscope A surgical procedure to repair a defect in the vagina using an endoscope, which is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize the area. |
14 | $729 | $2,920 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
13 | $59 | $243 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
45.1% medium
54.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,563
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,366/year across 7 years
Top 21% in TX for urology physician
59
Companies
309
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
$9,549 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,775
2023
$1,674
2022
$1,185
2021
$1,135
2020
$753
2019
$2,097
2018
$944
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,355
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$1,068
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$855
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$839
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$757
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$362
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$345
PFIZER INC.
$326
AbbVie Inc.
$239
ABBVIE INC.
$214
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$193
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$190
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$148
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$141
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$136
STORZ MEDICAL America, Inc.
$133
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$132
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$130
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$127
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$127
Axonics, Inc.
$124
Photocure Inc
$118
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$116
NeoTract Inc.
$111
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$91
Amgen Inc.
$77
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$72
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$68
Allergan, Inc.
$66
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$61
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$56
Baxter Healthcare
$54
Coloplast Corp
$53
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$47
GENZYME CORPORATION
$43
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$41
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$41
COLOPLAST CORP
$37
Innovation Technologies Inc
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$33
Caldera Medical, Inc
$30
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
MENARINI SILICON BIOSYSTEMS, INC.
$26
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$25
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$25
Medtronic, Inc.
$25
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Cook Medical LLC
$25
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$24
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
Teleflex LLC
$20
Allergan Inc.
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$14
Hollister Incorporated
$14
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$12
Acacia Pharma Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · AMS · AMS 700 · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Advincula Delineator Uterine Manipulator · Altis · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BIOPROTECT BALLOON IMPLANT SYSTEM · BOTOX · BRAC CDx · BYFAVO · Cellsearch · Cysview · Da Vinci Surgical System · Desara · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · General - Female SUI · General - Therapies · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · INTRAROSA · IRRISEPT · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · JYNARQUE · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LithoVue · Luja Coude · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Myrbetriq · NANOKNIFE · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · Oncology Solutions · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · Osphena · PERCLOT · PLUVICTO · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Prolaris · Prolia · RESONANCE · REZUM · Rubraca · SPACEOAR VUE · SeeClear XcL Laparoscopic Smoke Evacuation System · SpeediCath · SuperCut Hysterectomy Scissors · TISSEEL · TOVIAZ · Titan · UROLIFT · UroCuff · UroLift · VaPro Plus Pocket · Vaginal Speculum - Snowman/ Pederson Blade · Veozah · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · ZYTIGA
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $54 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
5.1
County median income
$63,367
Nearest hospital
EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LUBBOCK
0.0 mi
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. Vallabhan is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Vallabhan experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vallabhan performed 5,400 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. Vallabhan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vallabhan received a total of $9,563 from 59 companies across 309 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. Vallabhan's costs compare to other urology physicians in Lubbock?
Dr. Vallabhan's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Vallabhan) 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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