Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Scott Brown, M.D.
Urology Physician · La Mesa, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Brown
Dr. Scott Brown is an urology physician in La Mesa, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brown performed 9,937 Medicare services across 5,288 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brown received a total of $10,213 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 366 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. Brown 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 11% volume in CA
$10,213 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,937
Medicare services
Top 11% in CA for urology physician
5,288
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~523 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. |
2,298 | $2 | $14 |
| 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. |
1,791 | $71 | $167 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
1,151 | $8 | $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. |
828 | $100 | $240 |
| Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg | 798 | $67 | $150 |
| 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. |
373 | $125 | $356 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
336 | $47 | $88 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
310 | $209 | $493 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 270 | $136 | $425 |
| 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. |
189 | $0 | $5 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
174 | $91 | $253 |
| 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. |
141 | $49 | $152 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
138 | $41 | $169 |
| Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy. |
130 | $103 | $285 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 124 | $35 | $96 |
| 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. |
122 | $12 | $31 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
94 | $6 | $55 |
| 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. |
74 | $147 | $324 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
70 | $338 | $842 |
| 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. |
70 | $28 | $148 |
| 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. |
70 | $176 | $367 |
| 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. |
56 | $28 | $71 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
47 | $125 | $325 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 47 | $2 | $15 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
44 | $197 | $584 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
38 | $51 | $140 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
34 | $20 | $54 |
| 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. |
27 | $132 | $428 |
| 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. |
20 | $96 | $220 |
| Endoscopic repair of ureteral stricture A procedure to widen or fix a narrowed section of the ureter using an endoscope inserted into the body. |
16 | $204 | $787 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
16 | $274 | $887 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via cystoscopy A tube is placed into the ureter using an endoscope inserted through the bladder. |
14 | $47 | $284 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
14 | $282 | $500 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 13 | $171 | $454 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
19.1% medium
80.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,213
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,459/year across 7 years
Top 20% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
58
Companies
366
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
$6,817 (66.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,447 (24.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$948 (9.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$924
2023
$1,088
2022
$1,184
2021
$1,603
2020
$3,431
2019
$1,166
2018
$817
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$179
ABBVIE INC.
$161
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$74
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$70
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$45
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$40
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$39
PFIZER INC.
$37
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$26
180 Medical, Inc.
$25
COLOPLAST CORP
$24
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$23
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$23
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$22
Olympus America Inc.
$22
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Boston Scientific Corporation
$19
Photocure Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 44.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GENZYME CORPORATION
$2,447
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$980
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$490
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$454
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$360
Coloplast Corp
$358
AbbVie Inc.
$322
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$312
ABBVIE INC.
$301
Boston Scientific Corporation
$296
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$265
COLOPLAST CORP
$255
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$228
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$223
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$200
AbbVie, Inc.
$193
PFIZER INC.
$188
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$182
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$171
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$130
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$118
180 Medical, Inc.
$102
Teleflex LLC
$95
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$85
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$84
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$81
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$79
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$74
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$71
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$68
Tolmar, Inc.
$66
ConvaTec Inc.
$65
Allergan Inc.
$65
Allergan, Inc.
$61
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$58
Renovia Inc
$50
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$43
Axonics, Inc.
$42
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$42
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$41
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$40
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$40
Olympus America Inc.
$39
Hollister Incorporated
$38
Zyla Life Sciences
$32
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$30
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Rochester Medical Corporation
$28
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$26
NeoTract Inc.
$24
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$24
Sagent Pharmaceuticals
$22
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$21
Retrophin, Inc.
$20
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$15
Photocure Inc
$15
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 38.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · ADVANCE · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · BRACANALYSIS CDX · CAMCEVI · CONTINENCE CARE · CYSVIEW · EDEX · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH · GENTLECATH GLIDE · GREENLIGHT · Glydo · ILLUCCIX · Infyna Chic · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LOFRIC · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LoFric · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NEOX · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · Olympus Digital Flexible Ureteroscopes · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · REZUM · Rezum Generator · SPACEOAR · SPEEDICATH · SPRIX · SpeediCath · TACROLIMUS · TOVIAZ · Trulance · UCERIS TABLETS · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · VaPro · Veozah · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xofigo · iTIND System · leva Pelvic Floor Trainer
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 (67%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
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
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. Brown is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of CA peers, 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. Brown experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brown performed 2,298 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. Brown receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brown received a total of $10,213 from 58 companies across 366 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. Brown's costs compare to other urology physicians in La Mesa?
Dr. Brown's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Brown) 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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