Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bobby Alexander, M.D.
Urology Physician · Palm Desert, 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Alexander 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 →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Alexander
Dr. Bobby Alexander is an urology physician in Palm Desert, CA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Alexander performed 20,610 Medicare services across 2,234 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Alexander received a total of $4,730 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 116 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. Alexander 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in CA
$4,730 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗20,610
Medicare services
Top 7% in CA for urology physician
2,234
Unique beneficiaries
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,718 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. |
17,023 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
997 | $70 | $325 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
615 | $47 | $200 |
| 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. |
325 | $46 | $150 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
323 | $9 | $60 |
| 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. |
228 | $120 | $450 |
| 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. |
125 | $0 | $20 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 108 | $137 | $700 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
103 | $202 | $850 |
| 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. |
87 | $12 | $75 |
| 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. |
81 | $98 | $376 |
| 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. |
79 | $51 | $240 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 79 | $80 | $320 |
| 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. |
74 | $120 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
70 | $28 | $90 |
| 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. |
48 | $141 | $650 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
47 | $96 | $350 |
| Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy. |
43 | $97 | $500 |
| 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 | $69 | $1,300 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
23 | $29 | $75 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
23 | $12 | $45 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
21 | $464 | $2,200 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
18 | $26 | $650 |
| 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 | $1,350 |
| 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. |
13 | $588 | $2,300 |
| Endoscopic removal of kidney or ureter stone A procedure to remove or manipulate a stone in the kidney or ureter using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize and treat the stone. |
11 | $105 | $1,200 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
88.6% medium
11.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,730
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $676/year across 7 years
Top 35% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
116
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
$4,675 (98.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$55 (1.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$877
2023
$1,548
2022
$220
2021
$357
2020
$476
2019
$488
2018
$764
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$205
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$178
Teleflex LLC
$157
COLOPLAST CORP
$72
ABBVIE INC.
$67
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$47
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$32
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$28
180 Medical, Inc.
$25
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$22
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$22
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 61.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$657
Teleflex LLC
$478
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$451
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$418
Boston Scientific Corporation
$356
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$208
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$178
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$174
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$173
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$128
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$117
NeoTract Inc.
$108
COLOPLAST CORP
$100
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$98
Coloplast Corp
$91
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$86
NxThera, Inc.
$82
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$75
ABBVIE INC.
$67
180 Medical, Inc.
$67
Caldera Medical, Inc
$67
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$63
Axonics, Inc.
$60
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$58
Rochester Medical Corporation
$52
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
AbbVie, Inc.
$40
Hollister Incorporated
$36
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$26
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$25
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$24
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$24
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$23
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$22
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$20
PFIZER INC.
$19
Tolmar, Inc.
$16
UROCURE LLC
$1
Top 3 companies account for 33.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMS · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · Androgel · Axium INS DRG IPG · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · DRG IPGs · Desara · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENTLECATH GLIDE · ILLUCCIX · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · JATENZO · JELMYTO · LYNPARZA · Luja Coude · Lupron · NEOX · PROCLAIM · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Rezum · SPEEDICATH · SpeediCath · Superion · Superion Indirect Decompression System · TACTRA · UROLIFT · UroLift · VaPro · VaPro Plus Pocket · Veozah · XTANDI · 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
4.8 mi
4.8 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. Alexander is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Alexander experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Alexander performed 17,023 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. Alexander receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Alexander received a total of $4,730 from 38 companies across 116 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. Alexander's costs compare to other urology physicians in Palm Desert?
Dr. Alexander's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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. Alexander) 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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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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