Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Richard Holevas, MD

Urology Physician · Newport Beach, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
520 SUPERIOR AVE STE 240, Newport Beach, CA 92663
9496461131
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1295807436 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. Holevas

Dr. Richard Holevas is an urology physician in Newport Beach, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Holevas performed 2,877 Medicare services across 2,087 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Holevas received a total of $2,104 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 81 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. Holevas 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 28% volume in CA $2,104 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,877
Medicare services
Top 28% in CA for urology physician
2,087
Unique beneficiaries
$67
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~151 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
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.
939 $110 $207
Urinalysis, microscopic examination
A laboratory test that examines a urine sample under a microscope to check for cells, crystals, bacteria, or other substances.
920 $3 $6
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
204 $10 $38
Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum
An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity.
139 $102 $223
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
102 $21 $43
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.
91 $45 $171
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow through the arteries and veins in the abdomen and pelvis.
88 $133 $412
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
86 $223 $409
Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels.
73 $251 $702
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.
72 $146 $267
Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination
A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
65 $4 $8
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine.
40 $11 $147
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.
20 $80 $147
Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis
An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures.
19 $113 $349
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.
19 $51 $93
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,104
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $301/year across 7 years
Bottom 47% in CA for urology physician
22
Companies
81
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
$2,104 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$538
2023
$289
2022
$378
2021
$219
2020
$114
2019
$219
2018
$347

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$197
Photocure Inc
$120
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$95
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$62
PFIZER INC.
$42
180 Medical, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 76.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$249
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$241
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$237
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$214
AbbVie, Inc.
$182
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$170
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$163
Photocure Inc
$120
180 Medical, Inc.
$101
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$73
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$65
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$54
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$48
Boston Scientific Corporation
$39
NeoTract Inc.
$25
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
ConvaTec Inc.
$22
COLOPLAST CORP
$19
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$17
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$15
Ambu Inc.
$13
PRN Medical Services, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Androgel · Axumin · CYSVIEW · ELIGARD · GENTLECATH · JELMYTO · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Natesto · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Otrexup · SpeediCath · TOVIAZ · ULTRASOUND PROBE · UroLift · 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 (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
169
Per 100K population
5.3
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
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. Holevas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Holevas experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Holevas performed 939 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Holevas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Holevas received a total of $2,104 from 22 companies across 81 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. Holevas's costs compare to other urology physicians in Newport Beach?
Dr. Holevas's average Medicare payment per service is $67. 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. Holevas) 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 →