Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Curran Emeruwa, MD
Urology Physician · Mount Vernon, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Emeruwa
Dr. Curran Emeruwa is an urology physician in Mount Vernon, WA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Emeruwa performed 2,215 Medicare services across 1,536 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Emeruwa received a total of $9,699 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 168 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. Emeruwa 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.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ Top 23% volume in WA
$9,699 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,215
Medicare services
Top 23% in WA for urology physician
1,536
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~222 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
558 | $89 | $229 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
320 | $8 | $73 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
298 | $3 | $10 |
| 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. |
251 | $64 | $163 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
126 | $53 | $506 |
| 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. |
117 | $101 | $333 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 109 | $133 | $774 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
80 | $40 | $115 |
| Additional urethral implant in prostate Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
74 | $39 | $636 |
| 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. |
39 | $294 | $1,030 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
39 | $5 | $272 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
33 | $20 | $106 |
| 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. |
26 | $26 | $98 |
| Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding. |
23 | $554 | $2,210 |
| Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
21 | $150 | $885 |
| Hormone pellet insertion under the skin A small hormone pellet is placed just beneath the skin to release medication slowly over time. |
19 | $74 | $242 |
| 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. |
17 | $103 | $1,559 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
14 | $478 | $3,239 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 14 | $112 | $466 |
| 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. |
14 | $117 | $719 |
| 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. |
12 | $87 | $296 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 11 | $140 | $425 |
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.
1.4% high complexity
15.6% medium
83.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,699
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $2,425/year across 4 years
Top 12% in WA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
168
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
$9,699 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,715
2023
$2,876
2022
$4,055
2021
$54
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,376
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$937
COLOPLAST CORP
$153
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$40
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$34
Axonics, Inc.
$32
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$26
Ambu Inc.
$25
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$25
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$20
Teleflex LLC
$17
Endo USA, Inc.
$16
ABBVIE INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 90.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,985
Coloplast Corp
$1,798
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,376
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$937
Teleflex LLC
$772
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$303
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$295
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$208
PFIZER INC.
$173
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$159
COLOPLAST CORP
$153
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$109
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$108
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$93
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$90
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$89
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$86
ABBVIE INC.
$75
Rochester Medical Corporation
$65
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$62
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$55
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$54
Axonics, Inc.
$52
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$51
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$41
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Tolmar, Inc.
$39
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$34
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$32
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$32
180 Medical, Inc.
$29
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$26
Ambu Inc.
$25
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$21
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$20
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$17
EDAP TECHNOMED INC
$17
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Endo USA, Inc.
$16
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Hollister Incorporated
$14
Top 3 companies account for 53.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · AVYCAZ · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · Da Vinci Surgical System · EDEX · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · EndoSheath Technology · FOUNDATIONONE · GEMTESA · GENERAL - KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · General - Kidney Stone Disease · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LOFRIC · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · MYRISK · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Porges Coloplast · Prolaris · SEGLENTIS · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · Titan · UROLIFT · UroLift System · VaPro · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · YONSA
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.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
12.3
County median income
$85,474
Nearest hospital
SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Emeruwa is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in WA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of WA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Emeruwa experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Emeruwa performed 558 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Emeruwa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Emeruwa received a total of $9,699 from 43 companies across 168 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. Emeruwa's costs compare to other urology physicians in Mount Vernon?
Dr. Emeruwa's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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. Emeruwa) 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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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.
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