Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Roberts, M.D.
Urology Physician · San Diego, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Roberts 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. Roberts
Dr. James Roberts is an urology physician in San Diego, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Roberts performed 2,462 Medicare services across 1,527 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Roberts received a total of $5,113 from 60 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 233 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. Roberts 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 33% volume in CA
$5,113 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,462
Medicare services
Top 33% in CA for urology physician
1,527
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
572 | $50 | $300 |
| 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. |
518 | $2 | $9 |
| 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. |
419 | $95 | $600 |
| 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. |
214 | $70 | $440 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
179 | $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. |
113 | $124 | $780 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
88 | $206 | $1,230 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 52 | $77 | $480 |
| 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. |
46 | $107 | $534 |
| 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. |
35 | $12 | $80 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
32 | $106 | $600 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
23 | $10 | $61 |
| 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. |
22 | $110 | $813 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 22 | $2 | $12 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
20 | $188 | $1,180 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
20 | $125 | $730 |
| 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. |
19 | $306 | $1,651 |
| 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. |
19 | $586 | $3,136 |
| 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. |
17 | $19 | $119 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
17 | $3 | $20 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
15 | $21 | $120 |
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.
1.7% high complexity
11.9% medium
86.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,113
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $730/year across 7 years
Top 33% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
60
Companies
233
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
$5,058 (98.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$55 (1.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,011
2023
$1,029
2022
$952
2021
$744
2020
$329
2019
$494
2018
$553
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$196
ABBVIE INC.
$134
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$93
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$74
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$65
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$62
PFIZER INC.
$58
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$47
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$38
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$32
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$27
Calyxo, Inc.
$24
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$24
Endo USA, Inc.
$23
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$21
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$20
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
Photocure Inc
$18
Top 3 companies account for 41.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Hollister Incorporated
$270
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$244
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$235
Axonics, Inc.
$234
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$228
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$225
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$220
NeoTract Inc.
$201
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$180
PFIZER INC.
$171
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$164
Coloplast Corp
$147
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$146
Amgen Inc.
$141
ABBVIE INC.
$134
Boston Scientific Corporation
$128
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$125
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$124
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$120
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$116
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$106
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$88
180 Medical, Inc.
$81
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$81
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$78
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$76
COLOPLAST CORP
$71
Teleflex LLC
$66
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$65
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$55
ConvaTec Inc.
$53
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$52
EMD Serono, Inc.
$46
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$45
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$43
Photocure Inc
$40
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$32
AbbVie, Inc.
$30
Analogic Corporation
$30
Tolmar, Inc.
$28
Rochester Medical Corporation
$24
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Calyxo, Inc.
$24
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$24
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Endo USA, Inc.
$23
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$22
Olympus America Inc.
$22
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$22
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$21
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$20
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$17
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$17
Allergan Inc.
$17
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$16
Ethicon US, LLC
$15
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$14
Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 14.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANCE · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · CAMCEVI · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · CYSVIEW · Cysview · ERLEADA · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · GENTLECATH · GREENLIGHT · GentleCath · Glydo · ILLUCCIX · Infyna Chic · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LoFric · Lupron · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · OXLUMO · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · Prolia · Rebif · Rezum Generator · SPECTRA · SPEEDICATH · ShockPulse - SE · SpeediCath · TITAN · TLANDO · TOVIAZ · Thiola · Trelstar · UPSYLON · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · VISTASEAL · VaPro · VaPro Plus Pocket · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
131
Per 100K population
4.0
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH HILLCREST - HILLCREST MED CTR
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. Roberts is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Roberts experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Roberts performed 572 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Roberts receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Roberts received a total of $5,113 from 60 companies across 233 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. Roberts's costs compare to other urology physicians in San Diego?
Dr. Roberts's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Roberts) 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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