Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andrea Staack, M.D.

Urology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
200 MEDICAL PLZ, Los Angeles, CA 90095
3107947700
In practice since 2009 (17 years)
NPI: 1578705208 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. Staack

Dr. Andrea Staack is an urology physician in Los Angeles, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Staack performed 3,601 Medicare services across 1,462 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Staack received a total of $3,960 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 119 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. Staack 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 24% volume in CA $3,960 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,601
Medicare services
Top 24% in CA for urology physician
1,462
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~212 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
Botox injection, per unit
An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered.
1,401 $5 $20
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
440 $3 $25
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.
332 $98 $320
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
291 $9 $150
Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion
A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy.
208 $96 $450
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.
158 $69 $215
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine.
121 $6 $210
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
113 $189 $665
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.
65 $114 $485
Complex urodynamic pressure measurement
A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures.
54 $320 $1,050
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.
54 $27 $650
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.
52 $161 $495
Injection, tobramycin sulfate, up to 80 mg 49 $2 $15
Simple change of bladder tube 42 $76 $380
Injection of implant material into bladder or urethra
A procedure where implant material is injected beneath the lining of the bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope.
39 $142 $930
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.
39 $143 $425
Insertion of temporary bladder tube 36 $35 $400
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.
29 $44 $350
Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination
A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
27 $4 $25
Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator
Electronic evaluation of an implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerve stimulator device.
24 $15 $190
Bladder irrigation and/or instillation
This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder.
14 $64 $275
Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder
A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue.
13 $328 $970
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
49.4% medium
50.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,960
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $566/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.
13
Companies
119
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
$3,960 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$509
2023
$355
2022
$982
2021
$617
2020
$533
2019
$153
2018
$812

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$414
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$54
ABBVIE INC.
$40
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,987
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$995
Allergan Inc.
$206
Allergan, Inc.
$175
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$148
Boston Scientific Corporation
$141
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$105
ABBVIE INC.
$69
Coloplast Corp
$39
Axonics, Inc.
$35
COLOPLAST CORP
$26
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$18
AbbVie Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 80.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMS · Altis · BOTOX · Bulkamid · Da Vinci Surgical System · INTERSTIM · INTERSTIM ICON · Restorelle · VESICARE · eCoin Device Kit
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
357
Per 100K population
3.6
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
RONALD REAGAN UCLA 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. Staack is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Staack experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Staack performed 1,401 botox injection, per unit 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. Staack receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Staack received a total of $3,960 from 13 companies across 119 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. Staack's costs compare to other urology physicians in Los Angeles?
Dr. Staack's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Staack) 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 →