Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Craig Canfield, M.D.
Urology Physician · San Luis Obispo, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Canfield 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. Canfield
Dr. Craig Canfield is an urology physician in San Luis Obispo, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Canfield performed 65,842 Medicare services across 5,562 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Canfield received a total of $32,380 from 76 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 630 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. Canfield 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 2% volume in CA
$32,380 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗65,842
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for urology physician
5,562
Unique beneficiaries
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3,465 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone undecanoate injection (Aveed) An injection of testosterone undecanoate, a form of testosterone hormone. This procedure involves administering the medication via injection. |
45,000 | $1 | $3 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 7,080 | $18 | $35 |
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
2,600 | $5 | $11 |
| BCG treatment for bladder cancer | 2,425 | $2 | $5 |
| 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. |
2,249 | $2 | $15 |
| 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. |
2,050 | $96 | $240 |
| 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. |
1,479 | $66 | $170 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
541 | $9 | $100 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 402 | $129 | $358 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
268 | $89 | $210 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
195 | $192 | $450 |
| Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy. |
191 | $101 | $260 |
| 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. |
161 | $12 | $45 |
| 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. |
151 | $130 | $305 |
| 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. |
118 | $29 | $72 |
| 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. |
78 | $83 | $205 |
| 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. |
65 | $44 | $105 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
58 | $49 | $275 |
| Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue. |
51 | $72 | $210 |
| 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. |
50 | $26 | $330 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
49 | $6 | $135 |
| 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. |
49 | $166 | $360 |
| Hormone pellet insertion under the skin A small hormone pellet is placed just beneath the skin to release medication slowly over time. |
48 | $79 | $175 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
48 | $0 | $5 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
45 | $199 | $470 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 43 | $77 | $185 |
| Implantable tissue marker, each A small marker is implanted into tissue to serve as a reference point for future medical imaging or procedures. |
39 | $22 | $45 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 30 | $123 | $280 |
| 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. |
27 | $583 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
26 | $318 | $715 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
24 | $313 | $753 |
| 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. |
22 | $496 | $1,500 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
20 | $334 | $735 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
19 | $50 | $215 |
| 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. |
19 | $96 | $847 |
| 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. |
17 | $53 | $150 |
| 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. |
17 | $141 | $360 |
| Endoscopic removal of bladder or urethra growth, 2.0-5.0 cm This procedure uses an endoscope to destroy or remove a growth from the bladder or urethra that measures between 2.0 and 5.0 centimeters. |
16 | $159 | $688 |
| 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. |
16 | $20 | $146 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
16 | $64 | $130 |
| 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. |
14 | $99 | $245 |
| 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. |
13 | $280 | $634 |
| 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. |
13 | $128 | $280 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
84.6% medium
15.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$32,380
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,626/year across 7 years
Top 9% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
76
Companies
630
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
$16,539 (51.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$15,032 (46.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$809 (2.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,483
2023
$2,977
2022
$10,283
2021
$3,754
2020
$4,358
2019
$2,312
2018
$6,212
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$701
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$307
ABBVIE INC.
$215
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$206
Axonics, Inc.
$167
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$109
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$105
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$78
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$67
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$57
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$57
PFIZER INC.
$55
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Olympus America Inc.
$46
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$41
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$32
COLOPLAST CORP
$29
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$24
Amgen Inc.
$24
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$19
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$19
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
CONMED Corporation
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Top 3 companies account for 49.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12,050
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$4,086
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$2,114
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,538
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$948
NeoTract Inc.
$753
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$749
Coloplast Corp
$713
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$703
Boston Scientific Corporation
$701
PFIZER INC.
$654
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$525
AbbVie, Inc.
$507
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$433
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$422
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$378
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$353
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$311
Axonics, Inc.
$280
Amgen Inc.
$267
ABBVIE INC.
$266
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$217
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$204
Teleflex LLC
$195
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$175
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$165
Allergan Inc.
$161
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$156
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$150
AbbVie Inc.
$130
Photocure Inc
$128
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$125
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$121
Allergan, Inc.
$121
Pfizer Inc.
$106
Olympus America Inc.
$86
Ethicon US, LLC
$80
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$78
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$76
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$67
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$64
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$59
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$57
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$56
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$56
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$53
COLOPLAST CORP
$46
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$41
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$39
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.
$38
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$38
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$36
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$32
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$29
180 Medical, Inc.
$24
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$24
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$22
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$21
Baudax Bio Inc.
$20
Cook Medical LLC
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Retrophin, Inc.
$16
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$16
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$16
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$16
Rochester Medical Corporation
$16
CONMED Corporation
$15
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$13
Ambu Inc.
$13
Tolmar, Inc.
$13
Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 56.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4504) Uronav Add On · (815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · ADVANTAGE · ADVANTAGE FIT · AIRSEAL · ANJESO · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · AdVance XP · Androgel · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRAC CDx · BRACANALYSIS CDX · BRACAnalysis CDx · CAMCEVI · CONTINENCE CARE · COOK MEDICAL UROLOGY · CYSVIEW · CellerateRx · Cysview · DAKOTA · ECHELON FLEX Stapler · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Enseal · Erleada · Exparel · FIRMAGON · FOUNDATIONONE · FOUNDATIONONE LIQUID CDX · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL - BPH · GENERAL BPH · Glydo · Hornet 10 · IMFINZI · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · INTRAROSA · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Myrbetriq · NANOKNIFE · NEOX · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · PREMARIN · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PVC · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · Prolia · REVI · Rezum Generator · Rubraca · SPACEOAR VUE · SPEEDICATH · SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats · SUTENT · Signia · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · Stendra · TITAN · TOVIAZ · Titan · Tlando · Trelstar · UROLIFT · UroCuff · UroLift · UroLift System · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · YONSA · iTIND System · myRisk
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 (51%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for urology physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
4.3
County median income
$93,398
Nearest hospital
ADVENTIST HEALTH SIERRA VISTA
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. Canfield is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 9% of CA peers, 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. Canfield experienced with testosterone undecanoate injection (aveed)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Canfield performed 45,000 testosterone undecanoate injection (aveed) 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. Canfield receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Canfield received a total of $32,380 from 76 companies across 630 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. Canfield's costs compare to other urology physicians in San Luis Obispo?
Dr. Canfield's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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. Canfield) 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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