Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Aytac Apaydin, MD
Urology Physician · Salinas, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Apaydin
Dr. Aytac Apaydin is an urology physician in Salinas, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Apaydin performed 6,603 Medicare services across 2,915 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Apaydin received a total of $4,878 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 100 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. Apaydin 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 16% volume in CA
$4,878 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,603
Medicare services
Top 16% in CA for urology physician
2,915
Unique beneficiaries
$112
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~348 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,240 | $43 | $67 |
| CT guidance for radiation therapy This procedure uses computed tomography imaging to guide the precise placement of radiation therapy fields. It ensures accurate positioning for targeted treatment delivery. |
1,074 | $104 | $146 |
| Intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery Delivery of radiation therapy using narrow beams that are spatially and temporally modulated to target specific areas. This process is performed per treatment session. |
1,071 | $317 | $550 |
| 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. |
922 | $2 | $2 |
| Injection, triptorelin pamoate, 3.75 mg | 286 | $289 | $418 |
| Arterial injection of drug or substance A procedure where a medication or other substance is injected directly into an artery. |
236 | $16 | $25 |
| Additional urethral implant in prostate Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
213 | $41 | $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. |
210 | $119 | $192 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
207 | $3 | $3 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
131 | $10 | $17 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
109 | $94 | $153 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
109 | $74 | $143 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
107 | $25 | $41 |
| Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
71 | $166 | $251 |
| Bladder biopsy using endoscope A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the bladder using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. The sample is then examined to check for abnormalities. |
65 | $108 | $165 |
| 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. |
61 | $53 | $80 |
| 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. |
53 | $68 | $111 |
| Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or conditions treated. |
42 | $109 | $150 |
| 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. |
39 | $462 | $641 |
| 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. |
32 | $20 | $32 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
30 | $4 | $4 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via cystoscopy A tube is placed into the ureter using an endoscope inserted through the bladder. |
29 | $107 | $155 |
| 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. |
26 | $123 | $175 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves. |
25 | $373 | $500 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 24 | $79 | $172 |
| 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. |
18 | $131 | $201 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
17 | $13 | $20 |
| Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate A procedure involving the injection of a biodegradable substance into the tissue surrounding the prostate gland. |
16 | $135 | $175 |
| 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. |
16 | $42 | $110 |
| Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach. |
16 | $76 | $185 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the sacral area for nerve stimulation therapy. |
15 | $514 | $719 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
15 | $33 | $69 |
| 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. |
12 | $96 | $218 |
| Voiding cystourethrogram An imaging procedure that uses X-rays to visualize the bladder and urethra while urine is being passed. |
11 | $96 | $259 |
| 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. |
11 | $325 | $452 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
11 | $6 | $20 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
11 | $28 | $64 |
| 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. |
11 | $168 | $232 |
| Radiologist review of bladder and urethra images with contrast A radiologist reviews medical images of the urinary bladder and urethra taken with contrast dye, including images captured after the patient has urinated. |
11 | $93 | $123 |
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.
0.6% high complexity
50.1% medium
49.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,878
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $697/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.
22
Companies
100
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
$4,667 (95.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$212 (4.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$198
2023
$357
2022
$35
2021
$14
2020
$103
2019
$3,714
2018
$457
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$118
Boston Scientific Corporation
$36
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$27
Axonics, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 91.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$1,671
NeoTract Inc.
$1,543
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$421
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$169
PFIZER INC.
$145
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$120
Axonics, Inc.
$120
Boston Scientific Corporation
$100
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$99
Allergan Inc.
$83
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$76
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$73
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
Augmenix, Inc.
$31
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$27
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$25
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$23
Allergan, Inc.
$20
Rochester Medical Corporation
$19
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
180 Medical, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 74.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
8.5 FR. X 675MM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · CAMCEVI · CMOS VIDEO URETEROSCOPE · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GENERAL BPH · GREENLIGHT · GentleCath · LITHOVUE · LoFric · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · NEPHROSCOPE MIP M · Nubeqa · PROVENGE · SpaceOAR · TIGERTAIL · TOVIAZ · UROFORCE · UROLIFT · UroLift · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xtandi · ZYTIGA
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
17
Per 100K population
3.9
County median income
$94,486
Nearest hospital
SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Apaydin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% 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. Apaydin experienced with office visit, established patient (10-19 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Apaydin performed 1,240 office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 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. Apaydin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Apaydin received a total of $4,878 from 22 companies across 100 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. Apaydin's costs compare to other urology physicians in Salinas?
Dr. Apaydin's average Medicare payment per service is $112. 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. Apaydin) 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.
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