Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Carrie Aisen, M.D.

Urology Physician · La Mesa, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
8881 FLETCHER PKWY STE 250, La Mesa, CA 91942
6198281000
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1245673334 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Aisen from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Aisen

Dr. Carrie Aisen is an urology physician in La Mesa, CA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Aisen performed 523 Medicare services across 364 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Aisen received a total of $1,764 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 92 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. Aisen 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ 523 Medicare services $1,764 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
523
Medicare services
Bottom 28% in CA for urology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
364
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~44 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
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
158 $2 $14
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
99 $9 $30
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.
87 $73 $165
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.
86 $98 $235
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.
39 $130 $350
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
27 $214 $475
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 $84 $232
Insertion of temporary bladder tube 12 $32 $98
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 ↗
$1,764
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $294/year across 6 years
Bottom 44% in CA for urology physician
30
Companies
92
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
$1,664 (94.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$100 (5.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$423
2023
$354
2022
$293
2021
$458
2020
$104
2019
$132

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$72
ABBVIE INC.
$64
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$50
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$48
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$39
180 Medical, Inc.
$25
Endo USA, Inc.
$23
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$23
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$23
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$22
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Photocure Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 43.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
COLOPLAST CORP
$227
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$143
ABBVIE INC.
$131
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$113
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$87
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$73
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$72
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$70
AbbVie Inc.
$68
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$58
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$55
Coloplast Corp
$53
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$52
180 Medical, Inc.
$49
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$48
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$44
Axonics, Inc.
$44
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$42
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$38
PFIZER INC.
$36
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$27
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$27
ViiV Healthcare Company
$26
Endo USA, Inc.
$23
Retrophin, Inc.
$20
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$18
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Photocure Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 28.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · Axonics · BOTOX · CABENUVA · CAMCEVI · CYSVIEW · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · GEMTESA · GENTLECATH GLIDE · ILLUCCIX · JELMYTO · LUPRON DEPOT · LoFric · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PROLARIS · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · ROCHESTER MAGIC3 · SpeediCath · TOVIAZ · Veozah · 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 (94%) 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
131
Per 100K population
4.0
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
GROSSMONT HOSPITAL
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. Aisen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Aisen experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Aisen performed 158 automated urinalysis 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. Aisen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Aisen received a total of $1,764 from 30 companies across 92 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. Aisen's costs compare to other urology physicians in La Mesa?
Dr. Aisen's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Aisen) 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 →