Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Justin Houman, MD
Urology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Houman
Dr. Justin Houman is an urology physician in Los Angeles, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Houman performed 80,740 Medicare services across 10,067 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Houman received a total of $30,325 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 314 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. Houman 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.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in CA
$30,325 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗80,740
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for urology physician
10,067
Unique beneficiaries
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~8,074 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. |
60,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
1,701 | $0 | $3 |
| 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. |
1,300 | $34 | $100 |
| 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. |
1,189 | $103 | $401 |
| 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. |
774 | $41 | $181 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
651 | $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. |
650 | $4 | $35 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
523 | $8 | $20 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
515 | $95 | $425 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | 510 | $9 | $50 |
| 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. |
506 | $8 | $25 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 494 | $8 | $30 |
| 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. |
492 | $12 | $46 |
| 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. |
488 | $25 | $95 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 487 | $18 | $70 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
485 | $9 | $50 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
484 | $27 | $90 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
483 | $16 | $50 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
482 | $29 | $100 |
| 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. |
480 | $21 | $95 |
| 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. |
480 | $4 | $25 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
467 | $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. |
466 | $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. |
466 | $19 | $70 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
462 | $10 | $50 |
| Cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of cholesterol in your body. |
449 | $4 | $35 |
| 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. |
449 | $8 | $35 |
| 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. |
277 | $43 | $424 |
| 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. |
256 | $0 | $13 |
| 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. |
238 | $72 | $205 |
| 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. |
236 | $332 | $991 |
| 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. |
208 | $144 | $525 |
| 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. |
186 | $125 | $500 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
163 | $88 | $425 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
145 | $8 | $30 |
| 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. |
144 | $8 | $36 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
139 | $48 | $301 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
127 | $18 | $90 |
| Injection, tobramycin sulfate, up to 80 mg | 106 | $2 | $30 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
104 | $11 | $200 |
| 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. |
100 | $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. |
100 | $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. |
100 | $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. |
100 | $34 | $100 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
100 | $34 | $100 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
100 | $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. |
100 | $34 | $100 |
| Antimicrobial drug evaluation Assessment of the patient's response to antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral therapy. |
83 | $7 | $25 |
| Injection to cause erection A procedure involving an injection administered to induce an erection. |
79 | $65 | $300 |
| 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. |
78 | $282 | $1,200 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
54 | $67 | $225 |
| 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. |
54 | $103 | $456 |
| 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. |
44 | $20 | $275 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
36 | $13 | $90 |
| 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. |
36 | $20 | $90 |
| 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. |
30 | $132 | $1,680 |
| 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. |
29 | $87 | $300 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
29 | $123 | $300 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
27 | $34 | $100 |
| MRSA nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. |
27 | $34 | $100 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
27 | $20 | $100 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 26 | $126 | $275 |
| Immunologic organism identification test A laboratory test that uses immunologic methods to identify specific organisms in a sample, excluding immunofluorescence techniques. |
26 | $5 | $15 |
| 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. |
20 | $139 | $500 |
| 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. |
19 | $271 | $947 |
| Complicated scrotal repair A surgical procedure to repair the scrotum that involves complex techniques due to the severity or nature of the injury or condition. |
18 | $303 | $2,100 |
| 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. |
18 | $241 | $1,483 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
17 | $208 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
17 | $46 | $250 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
16 | $52 | $425 |
| 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. |
15 | $340 | $5,633 |
| Surgery to correct abnormal penis angle A surgical procedure performed to straighten the penis by correcting an abnormal curvature or angle. |
15 | $302 | $2,475 |
| 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. |
14 | $175 | $2,500 |
| Wet mounts, including preparations of vaginal, cervical or skin specimens | 13 | $17 | $35 |
| Insertion of multicomponent inflatable penile implant | 11 | $660 | $6,000 |
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
80.3% medium
19.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$30,325
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,332/year across 7 years
Top 9% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
314
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
$13,469 (44.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11,250 (37.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,605 (18.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$9,037
2023
$4,497
2022
$7,938
2021
$2,576
2020
$2,036
2019
$4,120
2018
$120
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$6,663
Cook Incorporated
$500
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$324
ABBVIE INC.
$273
Axonics, Inc.
$269
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$234
COLOPLAST CORP
$165
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$149
Medtronic, Inc.
$135
PFIZER INC.
$94
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$43
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$43
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$20
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$18
Hollister Incorporated
$17
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 82.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15,113
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$5,816
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,378
ABBVIE INC.
$850
GENZYME CORPORATION
$820
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$719
Medtronic, Inc.
$647
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$608
Cook Incorporated
$500
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$383
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$376
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$355
COLOPLAST CORP
$323
Axonics, Inc.
$291
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$251
Teleflex LLC
$249
PFIZER INC.
$187
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$168
HeartFlow, Inc.
$148
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$138
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$136
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$123
AbbVie Inc.
$110
Profound Medical Corp.
$88
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$51
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
Coloplast Corp
$50
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$43
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$39
Rigicon,Inc.
$28
Ethicon US, LLC
$26
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$20
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$19
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$18
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$18
Hollister Incorporated
$17
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$17
Tolmar, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 73.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · AMBICOR · AMS · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · AMS 700 CXR RTE Kit · AMS Ambicor · ANKTIVA · AdVance XP · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · BPH · BRACAnalysis CDx · Bulkamid · CREON · ELIGARD · ELITEK · ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · ERLEADA · FFRct · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL IO ABLATION · GREENLIGHT · General - Erectile Dysfunction · ILLUCCIX · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LoFric · NOCDURNA · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · Otrexup · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Rigi10 Malleable Penile Prosthesis · STRATAFIX · Spectra · SpeediCath · TACTRA · Titan · Tulsa-Pro · UroLift System · VaPro · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · 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 (44%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% 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. Houman is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Houman experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Houman performed 60,900 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. Houman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Houman received a total of $30,325 from 41 companies across 314 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. Houman's costs compare to other urology physicians in Los Angeles?
Dr. Houman's average Medicare payment per service is $9. 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. Houman) 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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