Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Benjamin Yang, M.D.

Urology Physician · Riverside, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
7117 BROCKTON AVE., Riverside, CA 92506
9517823696
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1235356999 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Yang 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. Yang

Dr. Benjamin Yang is an urology physician in Riverside, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yang performed 1,766 Medicare services across 1,135 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yang received a total of $6,683 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 169 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. Yang 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 43% volume in CA $6,683 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,766
Medicare services
Top 43% in CA for urology physician
1,135
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~98 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
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
503 $3 $9
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
437 $8 $19
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.
257 $62 $161
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.
230 $94 $227
Injection, triptorelin pamoate, 3.75 mg 93 $296 $1,260
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
89 $196 $433
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.
46 $111 $296
Bladder irrigation and/or instillation
This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder.
31 $62 $137
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.
24 $105 $231
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.
19 $68 $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.
13 $64 $140
Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis
An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures.
12 $116 $362
Initial hospital admission, low complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
12 $67 $148
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 ↗
$6,683
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $955/year across 7 years
Top 27% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
169
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
$4,744 (71.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,939 (29.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,794
2023
$522
2022
$871
2021
$538
2020
$412
2019
$239
2018
$306

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$1,500
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$1,168
Teleflex LLC
$576
Boston Scientific Corporation
$169
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$147
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$85
ABBVIE INC.
$72
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$41
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$21
COLOPLAST CORP
$15
Top 3 companies account for 85.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$1,500
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$1,182
Teleflex LLC
$706
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$549
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$414
Boston Scientific Corporation
$362
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$256
Caldera Medical, Inc
$159
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$141
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$124
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$122
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$111
ABBVIE INC.
$104
COLOPLAST CORP
$102
PFIZER INC.
$99
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$84
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$81
Axonics, Inc.
$81
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
NeoTract Inc.
$58
Allergan, Inc.
$54
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$50
Allergan Inc.
$47
Hollister Incorporated
$38
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$21
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$20
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
180 Medical, Inc.
$16
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$12
Coloplast Corp
$12
Top 3 companies account for 50.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bulkamid · CALDOLOR · Caldolor · DAVINCI XI · Da Vinci Surgical System · Desara · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FARXIGA · GEMTESA · General - Kidney Stone Disease · ILLUCCIX · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNX · Myrbetriq · Natesto · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · REZUM · ReTrace · SUPRIS · SUTENT · SpaceOAR System · SpeediCath · Trelstar · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · VaPro · VaPro Plus Pocket · Veozah · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xospata · 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 (71%) 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
87
Per 100K population
3.6
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
PACIFIC GROVE HOSPITAL
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. Yang is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Yang experienced with urinalysis, manual?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yang performed 503 urinalysis, manual 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. Yang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yang received a total of $6,683 from 33 companies across 169 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. Yang's costs compare to other urology physicians in Riverside?
Dr. Yang's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Yang) 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 →