Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gail Donley-Urita, MD

Internal Medicine · Richmond, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
21700 BELLAIRE BLVD STE 1520, Richmond, TX 77407
2815990300
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1699810390 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. Donley-Urita 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. Donley-Urita

Dr. Gail Donley-Urita is an internal medicine specialist in Richmond, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Donley-Urita performed 2,832 Medicare services across 1,337 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Donley-Urita received a total of $261 from 5 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 6 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Donley-Urita 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 ▲ Top 13% volume in TX $261 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,832
Medicare services
Top 13% in TX for internal medicine
1,337
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~149 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
Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity 1,232 $89 $145
Home visit, established patient, low complexity 314 $52 $94
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 279 $96 $228
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 170 $63 $98
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity 123 $186 $240
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 99 $82 $133
Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 92 $97 $206
Blood draw (venipuncture) 77 $5 $6
Initial hospital admission, high complexity 66 $138 $263
Hospital discharge management, 30+ min 55 $92 $157
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 54 $54 $125
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, preservative free, 0.5 ml dosage 42 $22 $98
Flu vaccine administration 41 $31 $35
Annual wellness visit, follow-up 41 $122 $128
Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 32 $141 $198
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity 30 $101 $196
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity 27 $32 $43
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 20 $17 $45
Removal of impacted ear wax 13 $31 $51
Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity 13 $130 $168
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and 12 $40 $56
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 ↗
$261
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $65/year across 4 years
Bottom 36% in TX for internal medicine
5
Companies
6
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
$261 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$40
2020
$17
2019
$188
2018
$16

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Merz North America, Inc.
$176
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$28
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$26
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 88.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ENTRESTO · REXULTI · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · XARELTO
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 $9 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,360
Per 100K population
274.5
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital
WESTPARK SPRINGS LLC
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. Donley-Urita is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in TX), 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. Donley-Urita experienced with home visit, established patient, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Donley-Urita performed 1,232 home visit, established patient, moderate complexity 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. Donley-Urita receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Donley-Urita received a total of $261 from 5 companies across 6 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. Donley-Urita's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Richmond?
Dr. Donley-Urita's average Medicare payment per service is $85. 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. Donley-Urita) 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 →