Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Armen Kassabian, M.D.
Urology Physician · Burbank, CA
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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What this data tells you about Dr. Kassabian
Dr. Armen Kassabian is an urology physician in Burbank, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kassabian performed 47,756 Medicare services across 9,033 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kassabian received a total of $1,191 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 46 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. Kassabian 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in CA
$1,191 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗47,756
Medicare services
Top 4% in CA for urology physician
9,033
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,513 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
30,400 | $0 | $4 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
3,372 | $3 | $30 |
| 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. |
2,895 | $98 | $250 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
1,570 | $9 | $200 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
1,187 | $99 | $251 |
| 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. |
958 | $41 | $250 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
689 | $96 | $300 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
676 | $48 | $250 |
| 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. |
610 | $12 | $100 |
| 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. |
508 | $0 | $20 |
| 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. |
388 | $114 | $450 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow through the arteries and veins in the abdomen and pelvis. |
347 | $130 | $350 |
| 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. |
344 | $65 | $200 |
| Ultrasound of scrotum An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the scrotum and its contents. It helps evaluate the testicles and surrounding structures. |
337 | $63 | $200 |
| Tumor antigen immunologic analysis A laboratory test that uses immunologic methods to detect the presence of tumor antigens in a sample. The results are reported as qualitative or semiquantitative findings. |
312 | $25 | $60 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
311 | $136 | $376 |
| 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. |
298 | $77 | $157 |
| Injection, tobramycin sulfate, up to 80 mg | 276 | $2 | $90 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
217 | $72 | $200 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 211 | $2 | $5 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, more than 10 minutes Intensive counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use, lasting more than 10 minutes. |
175 | $29 | $200 |
| Urethral dilation using endoscope A procedure to widen the urethra using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. This helps to open a narrowed urethral passage. |
157 | $174 | $400 |
| Foreskin repositioning with scar tissue removal A procedure to reposition the foreskin and remove scar tissue. |
154 | $50 | $150 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
149 | $66 | $250 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 140 | $132 | $400 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
124 | $352 | $500 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
124 | $6 | $100 |
| 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. |
124 | $28 | $200 |
| 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. |
124 | $178 | $250 |
| 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. |
122 | $31 | $100 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
66 | $55 | $250 |
| Endoscopic destruction of bladder/urethra growth, less than 0.5 cm A procedure to remove abnormal tissue growths from the bladder or urethra using an endoscope. This specific code applies when the growths are smaller than 0.5 centimeters. |
60 | $712 | $1,200 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
46 | $0 | $45 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
43 | $13 | $300 |
| 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. |
38 | $85 | $1,000 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
35 | $6 | $40 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
35 | $5 | $35 |
| Bladder tumor removal via endoscope This procedure involves using an endoscope to destroy or remove a large growth from the bladder. |
23 | $282 | $3,500 |
| Endoscopic removal of urethral or bladder foreign body A procedure to remove a stone, stent, or other object from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to visualize and extract the item through the urinary tract. |
23 | $415 | $950 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with endoscope A procedure to break up a stone in the ureter using an endoscope. The endoscope is inserted to locate and crush the stone. |
21 | $256 | $1,500 |
| Same-day hospital admission and discharge, high complexity Initial hospital care for a patient admitted and discharged on the same day, involving a high level of medical decision making. This service requires at least 85 minutes of time spent on the day of the visit. |
20 | $175 | $350 |
| Endoscopic destruction of bladder, urethra, or gland tissue A procedure that uses an endoscope to destroy tissue in the bladder, urethra, or surrounding glands. |
18 | $691 | $1,000 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
18 | $36 | $90 |
| 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. |
11 | $591 | $4,000 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
77.0% medium
22.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,191
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $170/year across 7 years
Bottom 38% in CA for urology physician
14
Companies
46
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
$1,106 (92.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$85 (7.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$59
2023
$85
2022
$73
2021
$213
2020
$156
2019
$332
2018
$273
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$59
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$441
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$129
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$110
NeoTract Inc.
$105
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$96
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$59
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$26
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$25
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$22
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$22
Amgen Inc.
$19
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 57.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · JELMYTO · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Prolia · Rubraca · Stendra · UroLift · XIAFLEX · XTANDI
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 (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
366
Per 100K population
3.7
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CTR
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. Kassabian is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kassabian experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kassabian performed 30,400 testosterone injection 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. Kassabian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kassabian received a total of $1,191 from 14 companies across 46 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. Kassabian's costs compare to other urology physicians in Burbank?
Dr. Kassabian's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Kassabian) 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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