Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Nudell, MD
Urology Physician · San Jose, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nudell
Dr. David Nudell is an urology physician in San Jose, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nudell performed 6,992 Medicare services across 3,383 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nudell received a total of $8,677 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 427 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. Nudell 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 15% volume in CA
$8,677 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,992
Medicare services
Top 15% in CA for urology physician
3,383
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~368 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
1,553 | $34 | $70 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
899 | $4 | $13 |
| 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. |
742 | $110 | $239 |
| Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample. |
555 | $69 | $70 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
524 | $11 | $51 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
193 | $34 | $70 |
| Chlamydia trachomatis nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria in a sample. |
193 | $34 | $70 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
193 | $34 | $70 |
| Gonorrhea nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of gonorrhea bacteria. This method identifies the presence of the infection by analyzing nucleic acids from the sample. |
193 | $34 | $70 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
193 | $34 | $70 |
| MRSA nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. |
193 | $34 | $70 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
193 | $34 | $70 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
192 | $34 | $70 |
| Trichomonas vaginalis nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the genetic material of the Trichomonas vaginalis parasite. This method identifies the presence of the organism responsible for trichomoniasis. |
192 | $34 | $70 |
| Mycoplasma genitalium DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of Mycoplasma genitalium bacteria in a sample. |
178 | $34 | $70 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 166 | $134 | $419 |
| Gardnerella vaginalis detection test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Gardnerella vaginalis bacteria. |
108 | $34 | $70 |
| 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. |
95 | $143 | $363 |
| 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. |
82 | $54 | $100 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
75 | $98 | $315 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
69 | $104 | $337 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
52 | $34 | $88 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
41 | $232 | $512 |
| 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. |
34 | $152 | $319 |
| 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. |
26 | $78 | $202 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
25 | $8 | $196 |
| 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. |
19 | $387 | $751 |
| 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. |
14 | $32 | $508 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,677
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,240/year across 7 years
Top 23% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
55
Companies
427
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
$7,145 (82.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,533 (17.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,267
2023
$1,749
2022
$1,656
2021
$928
2020
$801
2019
$1,644
2018
$632
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$367
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$222
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$117
ABBVIE INC.
$113
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$86
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$63
PFIZER INC.
$62
COLOPLAST CORP
$57
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$44
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$34
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$26
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 55.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$2,216
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$899
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$699
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$586
Amgen Inc.
$385
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$326
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$304
PFIZER INC.
$275
Zyla Life Sciences
$206
ABBVIE INC.
$196
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$172
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$147
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$134
EDAP TECHNOMED INC
$125
Coloplast Corp
$121
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$120
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$119
180 Medical, Inc.
$119
Janssen Products, LP
$100
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$99
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$93
Allergan, Inc.
$84
AbbVie, Inc.
$74
Profound Medical Corp.
$65
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$63
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$62
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
COLOPLAST CORP
$57
AbbVie Inc.
$47
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$43
Tolmar, Inc.
$41
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$39
Ethicon US, LLC
$38
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$38
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$37
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$35
Allergan Inc.
$35
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$33
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$32
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$26
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$24
Boston Scientific Corporation
$24
NeoTract Inc.
$22
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$21
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$20
EMD Serono, Inc.
$19
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$17
Axonics, Inc.
$17
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$17
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Photocure Inc
$15
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 43.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANKTIVA · AVEED · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BRACANALYSIS CDX · CAMCEVI · Cysview · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · EVENITY · Erleada · FIRMAGON · FOUNDATIONONE · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH · IMVEXXY · JATENZO · JELMYTO · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Luja Coude · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · NanoKnife · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PERISTEEN · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · Prolia · ROCHESTER MAGIC3 · SEGLENTIS · SELF-CATH · SPEEDICATH · SPRIX · Seglentis · Sonablate · SpeediCath · TOVIAZ · Tulsa-Pro · UroLift · VESICARE · VIAGRA · VISTASEAL · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · ZIPSOR · ZORVOLEX · 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 (82%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
124
Per 100K population
6.5
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN 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. Nudell is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% 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. Nudell experienced with infectious disease dna/rna test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nudell performed 1,553 infectious disease dna/rna test 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. Nudell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nudell received a total of $8,677 from 55 companies across 427 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. Nudell's costs compare to other urology physicians in San Jose?
Dr. Nudell's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Nudell) 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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