Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Weiwei Xu, MD

Urology Physician · Castro Valley, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
20130 LAKE CHABOT ROAD, Castro Valley, CA 94546
5108891700
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1992837702 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Xu

Dr. Weiwei Xu is an urology physician in Castro Valley, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Xu performed 3,962 Medicare services across 2,019 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Xu received a total of $7,371 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 95 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. Xu 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 21% volume in CA $7,371 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,962
Medicare services
Top 21% in CA for urology physician
2,019
Unique beneficiaries
$127
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~209 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 (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.
587 $79 $128
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
468 $11 $110
Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion
A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy.
446 $121 $296
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.
431 $112 $173
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
399 $52 $87
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine.
364 $7 $110
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.
327 $33 $238
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.
297 $375 $680
Additional urethral implant in prostate
Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope.
112 $953 $1,700
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
79 $232 $325
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.
69 $145 $245
Electrical stimulation therapy, per 15 minutes
Application of electrical stimulation to the body with a therapist present. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment of treatment.
65 $13 $55
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.
58 $71 $101
Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis
An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures.
44 $142 $335
Bladder irrigation and/or instillation
This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder.
42 $76 $126
Biofeedback training for bowel or bladder control, initial 15 minutes
A 15-minute session using biofeedback techniques to help patients gain control over bowel or bladder functions. The training involves monitoring physiological processes to learn how to manage muscle activity.
33 $80 $250
Rectal sensitivity and function study
A test to evaluate the sensitivity and functional performance of the rectum.
32 $283 $875
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.
31 $158 $232
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.
31 $116 $310
Urethral implant insertion in prostate
A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope.
19 $1,364 $2,503
Complex urodynamic pressure measurement
A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures.
15 $394 $540
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.
13 $205 $300
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 ↗
$7,371
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,053/year across 7 years
Top 26% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
95
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
$7,359 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,052
2023
$1,228
2022
$3,224
2021
$71
2020
$651
2019
$210
2018
$935

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$789
Teleflex LLC
$112
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$70
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$50
ABBVIE INC.
$32
Top 3 companies account for 92.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Teleflex LLC
$4,106
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$789
NeoTract Inc.
$643
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$290
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$270
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$170
NxThera, Inc.
$169
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$140
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$104
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$92
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$85
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$70
Boston Scientific Corporation
$60
ABBVIE INC.
$54
Allergan, Inc.
$49
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$46
Allergan Inc.
$38
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$33
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$32
AbbVie Inc.
$29
Augmenix, Inc.
$27
PFIZER INC.
$26
Olympus America Inc.
$23
180 Medical, Inc.
$16
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 75.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMS · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CAMCEVI · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENTLECATH · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Noctiva · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Prolaris · Rezum · SpaceOAR · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · XTANDI · ZYTIGA · iTIND System
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.

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Geographic Context

Urology physicians within 10 mi
184
Per 100K population
11.1
County median income
$126,240
Nearest hospital
EDEN MEDICAL CENTER
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. Xu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% 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. Xu experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Xu performed 587 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Xu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Xu received a total of $7,371 from 25 companies across 95 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. Xu's costs compare to other urology physicians in Castro Valley?
Dr. Xu's average Medicare payment per service is $127. 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. Xu) 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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →