Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Seth Bechis, M.D.
Urology Physician · San Diego, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Bechis 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. Bechis
Dr. Seth Bechis is an urology physician in San Diego, CA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bechis performed 787 Medicare services across 692 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bechis received a total of $265,727 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 451 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bechis 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ 787 Medicare services
$265,727 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗787
Medicare services
Bottom 38% in CA for urology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
692
Unique beneficiaries
$150
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~52 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 (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. |
237 | $88 | $365 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
111 | $130 | $524 |
| 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. |
87 | $114 | $557 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
39 | $203 | $775 |
| Complex kidney stone removal with imaging guidance A surgical procedure to remove kidney stones using imaging technology to guide the process. |
37 | $907 | $6,772 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
36 | $23 | $139 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
35 | $9 | $288 |
| 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. |
34 | $20 | $123 |
| 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. |
26 | $101 | $1,208 |
| 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. |
23 | $93 | $2,065 |
| 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. |
22 | $287 | $1,596 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
22 | $125 | $660 |
| Online digital E/M service, established patient, 21+ minutes An online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient. This service requires a total time of 21 or more minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
20 | $39 | $176 |
| Laser vaporization of prostate A procedure that uses a laser to remove excess prostate tissue through an endoscope. The process includes controlling any bleeding that occurs during the treatment. |
18 | $570 | $9,740 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 16 | $151 | $699 |
| 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 | $112 | $984 |
| Dilation of urinary tract opening with imaging guidance This procedure widens an existing opening in the urinary tract. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement during the dilation. |
11 | $61 | $824 |
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.
7.4% high complexity
21.1% medium
71.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$265,727
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $37,961/year across 7 years
Top 2% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
451
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$147,405 (55.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$106,636 (40.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,686 (4.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$15,198
2023
$24,249
2022
$34,652
2021
$70,389
2020
$41,733
2019
$46,642
2018
$32,863
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Calyxo, Inc.
$7,567
Boston Scientific Corporation
$6,684
KARL STORZ IMAGING, INC.
$500
Cook Medical LLC
$162
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$158
180 Medical, Inc.
$41
COLOPLAST CORP
$28
Endo USA, Inc.
$23
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$21
Ambu Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 97.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$99,898
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$82,198
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$40,385
Calyxo, Inc.
$9,829
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$7,159
Cook Incorporated
$4,888
Ambu Inc.
$4,161
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
$4,069
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$3,372
Olympus America Inc.
$3,053
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$1,444
Cook Medical LLC
$873
Ethicon Inc.
$752
Covidien LP
$550
Lumenis, Inc
$541
KARL STORZ IMAGING, INC.
$500
Coloplast Corp
$444
Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
$377
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$197
180 Medical, Inc.
$186
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$130
COLOPLAST CORP
$81
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.
$75
Medtronic, Inc.
$61
Teleflex LLC
$55
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$52
Analogic Corporation
$46
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$41
NeoTract Inc.
$37
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$33
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$31
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$28
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$24
Endo USA, Inc.
$23
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$19
Hollister Incorporated
$17
Sagent Pharmaceuticals
$17
Axonics, Inc.
$17
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$16
NxThera, Inc.
$13
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 83.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (56%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for urology physician in CA.
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. Bechis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 2% of CA peers, with 15 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. Bechis experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bechis performed 237 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Bechis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bechis received a total of $265,727 from 42 companies across 451 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. Bechis's costs compare to other urology physicians in San Diego?
Dr. Bechis's average Medicare payment per service is $150. 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. Bechis) 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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