Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Victoriano Romero, MD
Urology Physician · Redding, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Romero
Dr. Victoriano Romero is an urology physician in Redding, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Romero performed 18,779 Medicare services across 3,374 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Romero received a total of $1,654 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 63 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. Romero 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in CA
$1,654 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗18,779
Medicare services
Top 8% in CA for urology physician
3,374
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCG treatment for bladder cancer | 7,351 | $2 | $5 |
| Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg | 3,486 | $64 | $119 |
| Collagenase injection, 0.01 mg An injection of collagenase enzyme to break down collagen tissue. The dose specified is 0.01 milligrams. |
3,304 | $50 | $142 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
912 | $8 | $99 |
| 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. |
748 | $97 | $225 |
| 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. |
554 | $64 | $150 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
354 | $3 | $8 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
290 | $181 | $475 |
| 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. |
284 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
216 | $122 | $340 |
| Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue. |
152 | $70 | $255 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 124 | $131 | $500 |
| 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. |
116 | $26 | $90 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
113 | $4 | $10 |
| 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. |
94 | $19 | $47 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
68 | $6 | $120 |
| 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. |
66 | $38 | $95 |
| 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. |
60 | $49 | $170 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
55 | $187 | $515 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
55 | $49 | $275 |
| 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. |
50 | $571 | $2,190 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
50 | $119 | $225 |
| Implantable tissue marker, each A small marker is implanted into tissue to serve as a reference point for future medical imaging or procedures. |
45 | $26 | $40 |
| 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. |
42 | $92 | $932 |
| Injection to correct thickened penile tissue An injection procedure used to treat thickened tissue in the penis. |
38 | $85 | $255 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
38 | $18 | $45 |
| 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. |
25 | $271 | $570 |
| 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. |
22 | $373 | $1,222 |
| Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate A procedure involving the injection of a biodegradable substance into the tissue surrounding the prostate gland. |
16 | $2,545 | $7,795 |
| Prostate radiation therapy device placement A device is placed in the prostate to facilitate radiation therapy. This procedure involves positioning the device to aid in the delivery of radiation treatment. |
15 | $64 | $320 |
| Injection to cause erection A procedure involving an injection administered to induce an erection. |
13 | $57 | $215 |
| 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. |
12 | $85 | $220 |
| 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. |
11 | $532 | $1,743 |
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
26.4% medium
73.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,654
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $236/year across 7 years
Bottom 43% in CA for urology physician
21
Companies
63
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
$1,654 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$262
2023
$267
2022
$340
2021
$354
2020
$110
2019
$58
2018
$262
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$122
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$42
Endo USA, Inc.
$38
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Axonics, Inc.
$21
ABBVIE INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 76.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$385
NeoTract Inc.
$218
Boston Scientific Corporation
$203
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$140
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$126
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$69
180 Medical, Inc.
$69
Allergan, Inc.
$58
ABBVIE INC.
$57
AbbVie Inc.
$47
Axonics, Inc.
$45
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$42
Endo USA, Inc.
$38
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$25
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$24
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$22
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$20
PFIZER INC.
$15
Coloplast Corp
$15
Olympus America Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 48.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · AVEED · Axonics · BOTOX · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · Exparel · GentleCath · LUPRON DEPOT · NANOKNIFE · Olympus Laser Devices · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · Porges Coloplast · ROCHESTER MAGIC3 · Rezum Generator · SPACEOAR VUE · Soltive TFL PREMIUM LASER SYSTEM · SpaceOAR System · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · TRINITY · UROLIFT · UroLift · XIAFLEX · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
3.3
County median income
$71,931
Nearest hospital
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER REDDING
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. Romero is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Romero experienced with bcg treatment for bladder cancer?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Romero performed 7,351 bcg treatment for bladder cancer 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. Romero receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Romero received a total of $1,654 from 21 companies across 63 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. Romero's costs compare to other urology physicians in Redding?
Dr. Romero's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Romero) 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.
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