Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kaitlan Cobb, M.D.
Urology Physician · Sacramento, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Research-focused
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. Cobb
Dr. Kaitlan Cobb is an urology physician in Sacramento, CA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cobb performed 1,544 Medicare services across 1,317 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cobb received a total of $33,282 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 70 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Cobb 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 45% volume in CA
$33,282 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,544
Medicare services
Top 45% in CA for urology physician
1,317
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~129 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
224 | $2 | $11 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
145 | $8 | $32 |
| 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. |
145 | $96 | $270 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
124 | $44 | $84 |
| 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. |
99 | $19 | $50 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
87 | $8 | $35 |
| 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. |
83 | $317 | $1,176 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
69 | $8 | $55 |
| 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. |
65 | $81 | $440 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
63 | $8 | $45 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
58 | $39 | $77 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
57 | $8 | $30 |
| Cystourethroscopy with ureteroscopy or pyeloscopy A diagnostic procedure using an endoscope to examine the bladder, urethra, and ureter or kidney. |
35 | $160 | $830 |
| 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. |
35 | $61 | $142 |
| 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. |
34 | $66 | $190 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
26 | $191 | $555 |
| Urinary tract dilation and new kidney access with imaging This procedure involves widening an existing opening in the urinary tract and creating a new access point into the kidney's urine collecting system. Imaging guidance is used to perform these actions. |
22 | $101 | $521 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
22 | $23 | $59 |
| 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. |
21 | $102 | $269 |
| 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. |
19 | $49 | $190 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 19 | $18 | $70 |
| Complex kidney stone removal with imaging guidance A surgical procedure to remove kidney stones using imaging technology to guide the process. |
18 | $872 | $3,424 |
| Catheter specimen collection A procedure to collect a specimen using a catheter. This service is available in all places of service. |
18 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
17 | $219 | $970 |
| 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. |
14 | $122 | $410 |
| 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. |
14 | $60 | $200 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
11 | $6 | $85 |
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.
10.8% high complexity
13.5% medium
75.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$33,282
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,755/year across 7 years
Top 8% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
70
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.
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$30,223 (90.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,439 (7.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$600 (1.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$20 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$332
2023
$252
2022
$363
2021
$695
2020
$263
2019
$937
2018
$30,440
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$148
ABBVIE INC.
$125
Cook Medical LLC
$59
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$30,491
Calyxo, Inc.
$762
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$662
Retrophin, Inc.
$276
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$220
Ambu Inc.
$136
ABBVIE INC.
$125
Cook Medical LLC
$111
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$92
Cook Incorporated
$88
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$60
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$54
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$48
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.
$29
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Coloplast Corp
$20
Teleflex LLC
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$15
Olympus America Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 95.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · 6'AUTOCLAV · 8.5 FR. X 675MM · ALTIS · ASCERTA · Access Solutions: Weck brand · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · CMOS VIDEO URETEROSCOPE · COOK MEDICAL DILATION/ACCESS · CVAC · CVAC Aspiration System · Cook Medical Perc Sets · Cook Medical Stents · FIRMAGON · Flex-X · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · HOPKINS · LITHO 150 · LITHOCLAST · LYNPARZA · LoFric · MYRBETRIQ · Olympus Cystoscopes · Otrexup · PROVENGE · REZUM · S~CURVE · TELESCOPE · URETERO-RENO-FIBERSCOPE FLEX-X · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · n.a.
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 →
The majority of payments (91%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for urology physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
75
Per 100K population
4.7
County median income
$88,724
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS 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. Cobb is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with research-focused industry engagement in the top 8% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Cobb experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cobb performed 224 automated urinalysis 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. Cobb receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cobb received a total of $33,282 from 21 companies across 70 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. Cobb's costs compare to other urology physicians in Sacramento?
Dr. Cobb's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Cobb) 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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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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