Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shlomi Albert, M.D.
Urology Physician · Fountain Valley, CA
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Albert
Dr. Shlomi Albert is an urology physician in Fountain Valley, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Albert performed 2,817 Medicare services across 1,263 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Albert received a total of $3,899 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 216 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. Albert 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 29% volume in CA
$3,899 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,817
Medicare services
Top 29% in CA for urology physician
1,263
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~148 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. |
890 | $76 | $150 |
| 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. |
415 | $49 | $85 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
398 | $10 | $75 |
| 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. |
161 | $135 | $275 |
| 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. |
158 | $13 | $30 |
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
157 | $0 | $15 |
| 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. |
105 | $56 | $215 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 90 | $87 | $253 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
75 | $222 | $588 |
| Implantable tissue marker, each A small marker is implanted into tissue to serve as a reference point for future medical imaging or procedures. |
44 | $21 | $43 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 42 | $38 | $225 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
32 | $26 | $617 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
31 | $28 | $411 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
22 | $206 | $633 |
| 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. |
19 | $115 | $1,193 |
| Prostate radiation therapy needle insertion A needle or tube is inserted into the prostate to deliver radiation therapy. |
19 | $673 | $2,079 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
19 | $13 | $290 |
| Limited or follow-up CT scan A computed tomography scan that is limited in scope or performed as a follow-up to a previous examination. |
19 | $39 | $537 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of prostate An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to create pictures of the prostate gland. |
19 | $66 | $511 |
| Ultrasound guidance for radiation therapy Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the administration of radiation therapy. |
19 | $58 | $291 |
| Intraoperative ultrasound guidance Use of ultrasound imaging during a surgical procedure to help guide the surgeon's actions. |
19 | $51 | $168 |
| Radiation treatment planning, complex This procedure involves obtaining the necessary data to develop an optimal radiation treatment plan for three or more treatment areas, or any number of areas requiring special treatment. |
19 | $72 | $1,606 |
| Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or conditions treated. |
19 | $53 | $431 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
15 | $86 | $225 |
| Prostate radiation therapy device placement A device is placed in the prostate to facilitate radiation therapy. This procedure involves positioning the device to aid in the delivery of radiation treatment. |
11 | $68 | $384 |
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 ↗$3,899
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $557/year across 7 years
Top 39% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
216
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
$3,701 (94.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$198 (5.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$527
2023
$544
2022
$619
2021
$310
2020
$630
2019
$638
2018
$631
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$294
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$61
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$59
180 Medical, Inc.
$36
COLOPLAST CORP
$35
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$24
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Top 3 companies account for 78.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$703
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$656
PFIZER INC.
$353
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$306
NeoTract Inc.
$205
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$140
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$138
Boston Scientific Corporation
$117
AbbVie, Inc.
$89
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$79
COLOPLAST CORP
$70
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$68
Avanos Medical
$65
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$61
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$59
Teleflex LLC
$57
Mission Pharmacal Company
$55
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$52
Coloplast Corp
$47
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$43
IsoRay, Inc
$40
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$39
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$38
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$37
180 Medical, Inc.
$36
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$31
Photocure Inc
$29
Olympus America Inc.
$29
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$28
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$28
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$23
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
AbbVie Inc.
$22
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$20
Hollister Incorporated
$19
AKRIMAX PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$17
Ethicon US, LLC
$14
Tolmar, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 43.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · Androgel · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Brachytherapy Source · CHANTIX · CONTINENCE CARE · Coloplast TFL Drive · Cysview · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Echelon Flex · Erleada · FOUNDATIONONE · GEMTESA · GENERAL THERAPIES · ILLUCCIX · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NANOKNIFE · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · Olympus Cysto-Resection · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · REZUM · SPEEDICATH · SpeediCath · Stendra · TOVIAZ · TRINITY · ULTRASOUND PROBE · UROLIFT · Uribel · UroLift · UroLift System · VESICARE · VaPro Plus Pocket · XTANDI · 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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
190
Per 100K population
6.0
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
UCI HEALTH - FOUNTAIN VALLEY
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. Albert is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% 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. Albert experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Albert performed 890 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. Albert receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Albert received a total of $3,899 from 40 companies across 216 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. Albert's costs compare to other urology physicians in Fountain Valley?
Dr. Albert's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Albert) 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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