Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Desmond Adamu, M.D.

Urology Physician (CMS: Urology) · McAllen, TX

  • NPI 1477996585
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1200 E Savannah Ave Ste 18
McAllen, TX 785031728
(956) 230-6696
fax (480) 900-8559

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 21, 2024
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208800000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #R8519

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477996585. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
751
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$52,714
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test 183 95 $2
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 107 74 $122
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 83 61 $10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 82 61 $86
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 59 42 $22
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 48 44 $167
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 41 41 $159
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 37 32 $80
74420 Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent 30 24 $24
52332 Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope 29 24 $116

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in McAllen Urology Physician, average services per provider: 50. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$356
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, INC. 5 $96.13
Medtronic, INC. 4 $77.94
Janssen Biotech, INC. 3 $50.83
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $43.52
Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. 1 $24.99
Astellas Pharma Global Development 1 $24.47
Baxter Healthcare 1 $23.77
Astellas Pharma US INC 1 $14.16

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$356

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,407
Patients
825
Total drug cost
$572,924
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 223 93 $4,583
Finasteride Generic 186 89 $3,472
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 148 123 $1,143
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 146 125 $1,357
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) Brand 115 91 $14,377
Gentamicin Sulfate Generic 110 0 $2,691
Estradiol Generic 73 35 $6,093
Cephalexin Generic 66 54 $574
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 63 56 $410
Levofloxacin Generic 62 58 $245

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Desmond Adamu's medical specialty?
Dr. Desmond Adamu practices Urology Physician in McAllen, TX.
Where does Dr. Desmond Adamu practice?
Dr. Desmond Adamu practices at 1200 E Savannah Ave Ste 18, McAllen, TX 785031728. Office phone: 9562306696.
What is Dr. Desmond Adamu's NPI?
Dr. Desmond Adamu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477996585, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Desmond Adamu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Desmond Adamu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Desmond Adamu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS 81003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (HCPCS 51798). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.