Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Marc Holden, MD
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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Holden
Dr. Marc Holden is an urology physician in San Diego, CA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Holden performed 2,484 Medicare services across 1,431 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Holden received a total of $9,759 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 328 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. Holden 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 32% volume in CA
$9,759 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,484
Medicare services
Top 32% in CA for urology physician
1,431
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~191 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. |
585 | $2 | $9 |
| 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. |
504 | $50 | $300 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
269 | $9 | $60 |
| 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. |
265 | $91 | $599 |
| 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. |
226 | $69 | $440 |
| 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. |
111 | $117 | $780 |
| Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy. |
92 | $104 | $605 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
87 | $183 | $1,184 |
| 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. |
79 | $12 | $80 |
| 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. |
51 | $42 | $280 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
46 | $51 | $360 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
30 | $123 | $730 |
| 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. |
25 | $323 | $1,315 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
25 | $6 | $43 |
| 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. |
25 | $28 | $192 |
| 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. |
20 | $102 | $451 |
| 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. |
18 | $20 | $161 |
| 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. |
13 | $269 | $1,585 |
| 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. |
13 | $73 | $540 |
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
15.9% medium
83.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,759
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,394/year across 7 years
Top 20% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
58
Companies
328
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
$9,345 (95.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$414 (4.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,537
2023
$1,731
2022
$1,902
2021
$2,648
2020
$918
2019
$731
2018
$290
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$214
Teleflex LLC
$173
ABBVIE INC.
$171
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$135
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$111
Boston Scientific Corporation
$74
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$61
Axonics, Inc.
$57
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$51
PFIZER INC.
$48
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$46
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$43
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Olympus America Inc.
$32
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$31
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$30
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$28
Ethicon US, LLC
$26
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$24
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$24
Endo USA, Inc.
$24
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$18
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$16
COLOPLAST CORP
$14
Top 3 companies account for 36.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Teleflex LLC
$1,096
Axonics, Inc.
$886
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$784
Coloplast Corp
$735
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$506
ABBVIE INC.
$389
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$350
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$320
NeoTract Inc.
$320
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$319
Allergan, Inc.
$294
Boston Scientific Corporation
$216
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$214
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$200
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$185
COLOPLAST CORP
$183
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$166
Hollister Incorporated
$158
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$156
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$153
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$139
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$134
PFIZER INC.
$129
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$124
Allergan Inc.
$119
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$117
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$102
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$84
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$74
180 Medical, Inc.
$72
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
Rochester Medical Corporation
$69
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$57
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$54
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$47
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$46
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$43
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$39
Stryker Corporation
$33
Olympus America Inc.
$32
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$31
AbbVie Inc.
$29
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$26
Ethicon US, LLC
$26
Tolmar, Inc.
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$24
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$24
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$24
Endo USA, Inc.
$24
Photocure Inc
$24
Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$16
Mission Pharmacal Company
$16
NxThera, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 28.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · ADVANCE · ADVANTAGE FIT · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · CURE CATHETER · Cysview · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL - BPH · GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH · Glydo · ILLUCCIX · Infyna Chic · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LithoVue · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · OXLUMO · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · REZUM · Rezum · Rezum Generator · SPY-PHI SYSTEM · SenSura Mio · SpeediCath · TITAN · TLANDO · TOVIAZ · Thiola · Titan · UROLIFT · Uribel · UroLift · UroLift System · VISTASEAL · VaPro · VaPro Plus Pocket · Veozah · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · eCoin Device Kit · iTIND System · rezum Generator
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
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. Holden is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Holden experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Holden performed 585 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. Holden receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Holden received a total of $9,759 from 58 companies across 328 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. Holden's costs compare to other urology physicians in San Diego?
Dr. Holden's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Holden) 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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