Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Josephson, MD
Urology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Josephson
Dr. David Josephson is an urology physician in Los Angeles, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Josephson performed 83,497 Medicare services across 17,865 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Josephson received a total of $61,212 from 60 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 336 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Josephson 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 2% volume in CA
$61,212 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗83,497
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for urology physician
17,865
Unique beneficiaries
$15
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~4,395 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
45,953 | $0 | $0 |
| BCG treatment for bladder cancer | 5,401 | $2 | $10 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
4,700 | $0 | $3 |
| 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. |
1,717 | $98 | $400 |
| High osmolar contrast material, 250-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 1,350 | $0 | $2 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,153 | $8 | $20 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 1,101 | $18 | $70 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
1,085 | $25 | $95 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | 885 | $9 | $50 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
853 | $90 | $425 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
842 | $8 | $25 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
815 | $21 | $95 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
805 | $27 | $90 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
779 | $9 | $50 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
779 | $16 | $50 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
776 | $18 | $70 |
| Luteinizing hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of luteinizing hormone, a reproductive hormone. This test helps evaluate hormonal balance and reproductive function. |
776 | $18 | $50 |
| Prolactin level test A blood test that measures the amount of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production, in the body. |
776 | $19 | $70 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 766 | $8 | $30 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
761 | $29 | $100 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
738 | $10 | $50 |
| HDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in your blood. HDL is often referred to as 'good' cholesterol. |
708 | $8 | $34 |
| Cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of cholesterol in your body. |
706 | $4 | $34 |
| 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. |
687 | $71 | $271 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
666 | $5 | $30 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
665 | $4 | $35 |
| 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. |
630 | $12 | $47 |
| 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. |
570 | $332 | $699 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
416 | $34 | $100 |
| Limited ultrasound of pelvis A focused ultrasound exam of the pelvic area to evaluate specific structures. This procedure provides images of the pelvis to assist in medical assessment. |
366 | $42 | $424 |
| Injection, tobramycin sulfate, up to 80 mg | 309 | $2 | $31 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
288 | $8 | $30 |
| 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. |
275 | $120 | $500 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
273 | $18 | $90 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
271 | $8 | $35 |
| 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. |
245 | $0 | $13 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
227 | $49 | $300 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
204 | $11 | $202 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 199 | $135 | $625 |
| Urethral dilation using endoscope A procedure to widen the urethra using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. This helps to open a narrowed urethral passage. |
191 | $270 | $1,200 |
| Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy. |
164 | $104 | $500 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator This procedure involves electronically analyzing an implanted neurostimulator generator and performing simple programming for spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulation. |
164 | $40 | $200 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
148 | $94 | $425 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
145 | $41 | $183 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
143 | $19 | $100 |
| Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue. |
136 | $77 | $499 |
| Antimicrobial drug evaluation Assessment of the patient's response to antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral therapy. |
136 | $7 | $26 |
| 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. |
81 | $145 | $531 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
78 | $66 | $229 |
| Additional urethral implant in prostate Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
77 | $817 | $2,000 |
| 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. |
77 | $31 | $156 |
| Immunologic organism identification test A laboratory test that uses immunologic methods to identify specific organisms in a sample, excluding immunofluorescence techniques. |
74 | $5 | $14 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
70 | $126 | $300 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 62 | $113 | $273 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
59 | $46 | $250 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
57 | $52 | $425 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
52 | $209 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
52 | $20 | $275 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
51 | $13 | $90 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
47 | $239 | $1,500 |
| Injection to cause erection A procedure involving an injection administered to induce an erection. |
44 | $76 | $300 |
| 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. |
37 | $47 | $200 |
| Ultrasound of penis artery and vein blood flow An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow through the arteries and veins of the penis. |
36 | $103 | $444 |
| Prostate needle biopsy pathology exam Laboratory examination of prostate tissue samples obtained via needle biopsy. The pathologist inspects the tissue both visually and under a microscope to identify any abnormalities. |
36 | $175 | $2,500 |
| CT scan of pelvis, without contrast A CT scan that uses X-rays to create detailed images of the pelvic area without the use of contrast dye. |
32 | $81 | $578 |
| Radiologist review of urinary bladder image A radiologist examines and interprets images of the urinary bladder to assess its structure and function. |
32 | $37 | $250 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
32 | $34 | $100 |
| Chlamydia trachomatis nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria in a sample. |
32 | $34 | $100 |
| Mycoplasma genitalium DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of Mycoplasma genitalium bacteria in a sample. |
32 | $34 | $100 |
| Gonorrhea nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of gonorrhea bacteria. This method identifies the presence of the infection by analyzing nucleic acids from the sample. |
32 | $34 | $100 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
32 | $34 | $100 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
32 | $34 | $100 |
| Trichomonas vaginalis nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the genetic material of the Trichomonas vaginalis parasite. This method identifies the presence of the organism responsible for trichomoniasis. |
32 | $34 | $100 |
| Voiding cystourethrogram An imaging procedure that uses X-rays to visualize the bladder and urethra while urine is being passed. |
31 | $191 | $850 |
| Endoscopic removal of pelvic lymph nodes, bilateral A surgical procedure to remove lymph nodes from both sides of the pelvis using an endoscope. This minimally invasive technique involves making small incisions to access and excise the tissue. |
30 | $270 | $4,425 |
| Suture suspension of urethra to control leakage using an endoscope A surgical procedure that uses an endoscope to place sutures that suspend the urethra in order to control urinary leakage. |
30 | $303 | $3,442 |
| Surgical removal of prostate and lymph nodes This procedure involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope. |
30 | $951 | $9,833 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
28 | $104 | $1,329 |
| 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. |
28 | $95 | $314 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
26 | $4 | $25 |
| 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. |
25 | $285 | $900 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
24 | $98 | $1,200 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
23 | $217 | $500 |
| Ultrasound of scrotum An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the scrotum and its contents. It helps evaluate the testicles and surrounding structures. |
22 | $86 | $298 |
| Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding. |
19 | $579 | $6,000 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
18 | $342 | $694 |
| 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. |
18 | $178 | $399 |
| 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 | $331 | $6,125 |
| Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
16 | $1,172 | $2,500 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
15 | $57 | $575 |
| 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. |
14 | $28 | $593 |
| Tumor marker analysis A laboratory test that analyzes a sample to detect the presence of tumor markers. These markers are substances that may be found in the blood, urine, or body tissues. |
14 | $20 | $90 |
| Laparoscopic partial prostate removal A minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove part of the prostate gland using a laparoscope. |
13 | $871 | $8,000 |
| CT scan of chest with and without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest performed using both intravenous contrast dye and without it to provide detailed images of internal structures. |
13 | $68 | $725 |
| Diazepam injection, up to 5 mg A medication injection containing diazepam with a dosage of up to 5 milligrams. |
12 | $6 | $25 |
| Kidney exploration A surgical procedure to examine the kidney to identify any abnormalities or issues. |
11 | $331 | $2,500 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
64.7% medium
35.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$61,212
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,745/year across 7 years
Top 5% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
60
Companies
336
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$44,721 (73.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,375 (16.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,116 (10.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,527
2023
$1,482
2022
$7,306
2021
$6,217
2020
$11,783
2019
$13,772
2018
$15,125
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$4,150
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$324
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$178
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$103
Medtronic, Inc.
$100
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$90
ABBVIE INC.
$70
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$58
PFIZER INC.
$49
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$43
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$41
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$40
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$36
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$32
Boston Scientific Corporation
$32
Teleflex LLC
$23
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$19
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$18
Hollister Incorporated
$17
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 84.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie, Inc.
$17,606
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$16,896
AbbVie Inc.
$4,284
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$4,150
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$3,381
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$3,380
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$1,756
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$1,371
Boston Scientific Corporation
$730
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$675
CIPLA USA INC.
$674
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$577
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$569
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$520
ABBVIE INC.
$520
PFIZER INC.
$384
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$378
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$286
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$261
Teleflex LLC
$239
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$178
Rochester Medical Corporation
$168
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$163
Augmenix, Inc.
$156
Amgen Inc.
$150
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$134
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$133
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$127
Medtronic, Inc.
$122
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$111
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$99
Profound Medical Corp.
$88
EDAP TECHNOMED INC
$66
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
Photocure Inc
$64
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$58
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$57
Coloplast Corp
$54
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$43
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$41
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$40
Dornier MedTech America, Inc
$39
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$33
Ethicon US, LLC
$26
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$25
Axonics, Inc.
$22
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$22
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$21
COLOPLAST CORP
$20
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$20
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$19
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$18
Hollister Incorporated
$17
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$17
Tolmar, Inc.
$17
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$17
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 63.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
16 FR. FLEXIBLE VIDEO CYSTOSCOPE · ADSTILADRIN · AMS · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · AMS 700 CXR RTE Kit · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Androgel · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · BRAC CDx · BRACAnalysis CDx · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · CREON · Consumables & Accessories · Cysview · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL - KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · GREENLIGHT · ILLUCCIX · INSPIRE · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · JYNARQUE · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LithoVue · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · Otrexup · POSLUMA · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · Prolia · RESTORELLE · REVI · STRATAFIX · SpaceOAR · Titan · Tulsa-Pro · UROLIFT · UroLift System · VESICARE · VaPro · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · ZEMDRI (PLAZOMICIN)
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 →
The majority of payments (73%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in urology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for urology physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
385
Per 100K population
3.9
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
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. Josephson is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 5% 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. Josephson experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Josephson performed 45,953 testosterone injection 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. Josephson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Josephson received a total of $61,212 from 60 companies across 336 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. Josephson's costs compare to other urology physicians in Los Angeles?
Dr. Josephson's average Medicare payment per service is $15. 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. Josephson) 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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