Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Elise Perer, MD
Urology Physician · Northridge, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Perer from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
Are you Dr. Perer?
Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →
What this data tells you about Dr. Perer
Dr. Elise Perer is an urology physician in Northridge, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Perer performed 12,370 Medicare services across 4,513 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Perer received a total of $2,326 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 111 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. Perer 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 10% volume in CA
$2,326 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,370
Medicare services
Top 10% in CA for urology physician
4,513
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~651 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. |
3,600 | $5 | $11 |
| 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. |
1,552 | $73 | $160 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
1,417 | $2 | $18 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
1,198 | $5 | $28 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
920 | $9 | $40 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
545 | $97 | $260 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
542 | $95 | $200 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
433 | $68 | $160 |
| 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. |
358 | $101 | $240 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
243 | $19 | $45 |
| Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy. |
218 | $104 | $290 |
| 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. |
180 | $0 | $33 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 129 | $18 | $50 |
| 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. |
126 | $53 | $160 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
117 | $188 | $460 |
| 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. |
97 | $123 | $360 |
| 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. |
83 | $86 | $240 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
70 | $110 | $300 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 69 | $81 | $200 |
| 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. |
58 | $13 | $60 |
| 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. |
58 | $43 | $100 |
| 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. |
36 | $134 | $380 |
| 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. |
35 | $325 | $720 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
35 | $6 | $40 |
| 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. |
35 | $182 | $250 |
| 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. |
32 | $145 | $440 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 30 | $40 | $120 |
| 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. |
29 | $358 | $700 |
| 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. |
28 | $21 | $315 |
| 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. |
21 | $81 | $150 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
19 | $19 | $50 |
| 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. |
17 | $293 | $540 |
| 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. |
17 | $358 | $1,017 |
| Vaginal irrigation and drug application for infection This procedure involves flushing the vagina with fluid and applying medication to treat an infection. |
12 | $51 | $100 |
| Urethral sling procedure for female incontinence A surgical procedure that creates a supportive sling around the urethra to help control urinary leakage in women. |
11 | $612 | $1,570 |
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
47.9% medium
51.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,326
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $332/year across 7 years
Bottom 49% in CA for urology physician
31
Companies
111
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
$2,244 (96.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$81 (3.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$284
2023
$563
2022
$303
2021
$242
2020
$273
2019
$390
2018
$271
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$136
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$84
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$21
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$15
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$15
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 84.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$407
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$243
AbbVie, Inc.
$235
Boston Scientific Corporation
$214
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$137
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$134
Allergan Inc.
$118
AbbVie Inc.
$116
Allergan, Inc.
$85
Coloplast Corp
$76
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$69
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$64
COLOPLAST CORP
$63
PFIZER INC.
$41
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$35
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$26
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Axonics, Inc.
$21
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$20
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$19
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$19
Olympus America Inc.
$19
Mission Pharmacal Company
$18
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$17
SI-BONE, INC.
$16
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$16
Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
180 Medical, Inc.
$13
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$7
Top 3 companies account for 38.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANTAGE FIT · ANNOVERA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AXIS · Altis · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRAC CDx · BRACAnalysis CDx · Bulkamid · FEMALE INCONTINENCE · GEMTESA · GENERAL THERAPIES · Glydo · INTRAROSA · JATENZO · JELMYTO · LUPRON DEPOT · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · Osphena · Otrexup · POSLUMA · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · REZUM · SPEEDICATH · Solyx SIS System · TOVIAZ · UGN Laser Capital · Uribel · XYOSTED
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
320
Per 100K population
3.2
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL 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. Perer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% 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. Perer experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Perer performed 3,600 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. Perer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Perer received a total of $2,326 from 31 companies across 111 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. Perer's costs compare to other urology physicians in Northridge?
Dr. Perer's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Perer) 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 →
Explore related providers
Same specialty & city
Urology Physicians in Northridge
Browse urology physicians in Northridge ranked by procedure volume and transparency data.
Highest volume
Top Urology Physicians in CA
Urology physicians ranked by total Medicare services performed statewide.
Industry payments
Pharma Payments to Urology Physicians in CA
Which CA urology physicians receive the most from drug and device companies.
By company
ABBVIE INC. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from ABBVIE INC.
By company
Astellas Pharma US Inc Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Astellas Pharma US Inc.
By company
AbbVie, Inc. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from AbbVie, Inc.
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.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology