Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Susan Rusnack, M.D.
Urology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rusnack
Dr. Susan Rusnack is an urology physician in Los Angeles, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rusnack performed 26,618 Medicare services across 5,988 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rusnack received a total of $5,572 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 195 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. Rusnack 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in CA
$5,572 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗26,618
Medicare services
Top 6% in CA for urology physician
5,988
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,479 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. |
14,601 | $5 | $15 |
| 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. |
1,586 | $34 | $100 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
1,474 | $4 | $35 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
1,474 | $5 | $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. |
1,139 | $72 | $297 |
| 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. |
814 | $8 | $32 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
577 | $8 | $30 |
| 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. |
464 | $42 | $423 |
| Antimicrobial drug evaluation Assessment of the patient's response to antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral therapy. |
447 | $7 | $25 |
| Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy. |
391 | $103 | $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. |
391 | $40 | $200 |
| 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. |
234 | $131 | $500 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
194 | $19 | $100 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
176 | $49 | $300 |
| 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. |
166 | $12 | $50 |
| Immunologic organism identification test A laboratory test that uses immunologic methods to identify specific organisms in a sample, excluding immunofluorescence techniques. |
127 | $5 | $15 |
| 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. |
122 | $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. |
122 | $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. |
122 | $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. |
122 | $34 | $100 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
122 | $34 | $100 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
122 | $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. |
122 | $34 | $100 |
| 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. |
99 | $349 | $1,500 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
82 | $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. |
82 | $34 | $100 |
| 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. |
61 | $41 | $183 |
| 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. |
60 | $0 | $12 |
| Injection, tobramycin sulfate, up to 80 mg | 51 | $2 | $30 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
47 | $8 | $20 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | 47 | $8 | $50 |
| 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. |
46 | $154 | $454 |
| 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. |
46 | $140 | $530 |
| 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. |
40 | $105 | $400 |
| 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 | $38 | $199 |
| Non-rubber pessary A non-rubber device inserted into the vagina to support pelvic organs. |
37 | $50 | $76 |
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device A procedure to measure, fit, and insert a device designed to support vaginal structures. |
36 | $61 | $231 |
| Injectable bulking agent, synthetic implant, urinary tract, 1 ml syringe, includes shipping and necessary supplies | 36 | $201 | $500 |
| 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. |
34 | $8 | $25 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
32 | $219 | $500 |
| 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. |
30 | $267 | $1,200 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 29 | $8 | $30 |
| 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. |
29 | $4 | $25 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 28 | $36 | $200 |
| 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. |
26 | $20 | $275 |
| 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. |
25 | $138 | $1,584 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
25 | $29 | $100 |
| 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. |
25 | $25 | $95 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 24 | $18 | $70 |
| Cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of cholesterol in your body. |
23 | $4 | $37 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
23 | $9 | $50 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
23 | $16 | $50 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
22 | $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. |
21 | $8 | $34 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 20 | $92 | $291 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
20 | $82 | $425 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
20 | $27 | $90 |
| 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. |
20 | $21 | $95 |
| Wet mounts, including preparations of vaginal, cervical or skin specimens | 19 | $17 | $35 |
| 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. |
18 | $320 | $1,000 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
18 | $7 | $200 |
| Vaginal defect repair using endoscope A surgical procedure to repair a defect in the vagina using an endoscope, which is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize the area. |
16 | $699 | $7,250 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
16 | $97 | $425 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
16 | $18 | $70 |
| 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. |
16 | $19 | $70 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
15 | $345 | $700 |
| 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. |
15 | $175 | $400 |
| 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. |
15 | $18 | $50 |
| 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 | $90 | $313 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
12 | $18 | $90 |
| Bacterial culture, non-urine, non-blood, non-stool A laboratory test to identify bacteria from a sample other than urine, blood, or stool. The sample is grown in a lab to detect aerobic bacteria. |
12 | $8 | $30 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
58.6% medium
40.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,572
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $796/year across 7 years
Top 31% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
195
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
$5,472 (98.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$100 (1.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,070
2023
$1,377
2022
$630
2021
$605
2020
$120
2019
$579
2018
$1,193
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$344
ABBVIE INC.
$245
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$106
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$82
PFIZER INC.
$72
Teleflex LLC
$51
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$43
Axonics, Inc.
$32
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$18
Hollister Incorporated
$17
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 64.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$531
Axonics, Inc.
$427
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$425
AbbVie Inc.
$400
PFIZER INC.
$364
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$344
Amgen Inc.
$248
Allergan Inc.
$191
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$187
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$183
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$160
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$160
Allergan, Inc.
$156
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$155
Augmenix, Inc.
$112
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$111
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$110
Janssen Products, LP
$100
Boston Scientific Corporation
$93
Profound Medical Corp.
$88
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$81
AbbVie, Inc.
$80
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$77
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$66
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$62
Teleflex LLC
$51
COLOPLAST CORP
$47
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$47
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$47
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$43
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$34
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$30
Ethicon US, LLC
$26
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$25
Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Medtronic, Inc.
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$20
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$20
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$18
Retrophin, Inc.
$18
Hollister Incorporated
$17
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Tolmar, Inc.
$17
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$15
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
Top 3 companies account for 24.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · AMS · Altis · Androgel · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRACAnalysis CDx · Bonjesta · Bulkamid · CREON · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GREENLIGHT · ILLUCCIX · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · JYNARQUE · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · Osphena · POSLUMA · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · Prolia · REVI · SHINGRIX · SOLESTA · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · STRATAFIX · SpaceOAR · Tulsa-Pro · Twirla · VESICARE · VaPro · XGEVA · XTANDI · Xtandi · ZYTIGA
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
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. Rusnack is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Rusnack experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rusnack performed 14,601 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. Rusnack receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rusnack received a total of $5,572 from 47 companies across 195 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. Rusnack's costs compare to other urology physicians in Los Angeles?
Dr. Rusnack's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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. Rusnack) 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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