Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mark Sender, M.D., IN
Urology Physician · Santa Clarita, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sender
Dr. Mark Sender is an urology physician in Santa Clarita, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sender performed 38,669 Medicare services across 2,569 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sender received a total of $12,910 from 63 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 357 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. Sender 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 5% volume in CA
$12,910 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗38,669
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for urology physician
2,569
Unique beneficiaries
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,035 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 injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
34,010 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
850 | $103 | $600 |
| 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. |
597 | $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. |
432 | $52 | $300 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
381 | $91 | $543 |
| 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. |
262 | $11 | $80 |
| 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. |
258 | $73 | $439 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
228 | $11 | $70 |
| 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. |
161 | $0 | $2 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
150 | $3 | $15 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
130 | $95 | $557 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
129 | $8 | $34 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
128 | $41 | $80 |
| Limited ultrasound of pelvis A focused ultrasound exam of the pelvic area to evaluate specific structures. This procedure provides images of the pelvis to assist in medical assessment. |
103 | $43 | $245 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
89 | $212 | $1,234 |
| 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. |
86 | $125 | $780 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
80 | $40 | $240 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
73 | $43 | $295 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
64 | $0 | $9 |
| Additional urethral implant in prostate Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
47 | $817 | $4,695 |
| 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 | $109 | $580 |
| Additional 30 minutes of principal care management This service covers each additional 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing a single high-risk disease, billed per calendar month. |
46 | $41 | $270 |
| 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. |
42 | $318 | $1,414 |
| 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. |
42 | $28 | $308 |
| 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. |
40 | $66 | $224 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
30 | $17 | $120 |
| 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. |
28 | $50 | $280 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
27 | $69 | $215 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional. |
23 | $52 | $170 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
20 | $9 | $60 |
| 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. |
18 | $89 | $703 |
| 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 | $283 | $1,635 |
| 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 | $286 | $1,585 |
| 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. |
12 | $481 | $2,550 |
| Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
11 | $1,182 | $6,730 |
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
91.0% medium
8.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,910
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,844/year across 7 years
Top 16% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
63
Companies
357
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
$12,268 (95.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$642 (5.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,994
2023
$1,998
2022
$2,129
2021
$3,171
2020
$1,048
2019
$1,044
2018
$1,527
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Edap Technomed Inc
$447
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$208
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$202
COLOPLAST CORP
$189
ABBVIE INC.
$149
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$132
Teleflex LLC
$86
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$84
Olympus America Inc.
$79
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$76
Endo USA, Inc.
$71
Boston Scientific Corporation
$49
Axonics, Inc.
$44
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$35
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$24
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$23
Photocure Inc
$23
Top 3 companies account for 43.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
SN Holdings, LLC
$3,125
CIPLA USA INC.
$1,229
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$811
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$705
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$500
Edap Technomed Inc
$447
AbbVie, Inc.
$407
Coloplast Corp
$404
COLOPLAST CORP
$311
ABBVIE INC.
$285
Teleflex LLC
$282
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$282
PFIZER INC.
$272
Boston Scientific Corporation
$263
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$260
AbbVie Inc.
$222
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$208
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$199
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$188
Olympus America Inc.
$178
Allergan, Inc.
$176
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$161
Medtronic, Inc.
$161
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$158
Axonics, Inc.
$122
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$104
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$101
Allergan Inc.
$91
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
Janssen Products, LP
$85
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$84
180 Medical, Inc.
$83
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$75
Endo USA, Inc.
$71
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.
$64
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$48
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$43
ConvaTec Inc.
$41
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$38
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Dornier MedTech America, Inc
$37
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$35
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$34
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$29
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$24
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$23
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Photocure Inc
$23
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$23
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$20
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$19
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$18
Hollister Incorporated
$16
Mission Pharmacal Company
$16
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$16
NeoTract Inc.
$15
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$15
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$13
Zyla Life Sciences
$12
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 40.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANTAGE FIT · AMS · AMS 700 · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · ASCERTA · AVEED · Androgel · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · CONTINENCE CARE · CYSVIEW · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH · GENTLECATH GLIDE · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LYNX · LithoVue · Lithotripters & Accessories · LoFric · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · OFIRMEV · ORGOVYX · Osphena · Otrexup · PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR · POSLUMA · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · SHINGRIX · SOLTIVE · SPEEDICATH · SPRIX · SpeediCath · TLANDO · TOVIAZ · Titan · UGN Laser Capital · UROLIFT · Universal Stopcock Adapter Luer Lock · Uribel · UroLift · UroLift System · VaPro · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · ZEMDRI (PLAZOMICIN) · ZYTIGA · iTIND System
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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
139
Per 100K population
1.4
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
HENRY MAYO NEWHALL 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. Sender is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% 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. Sender experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sender performed 34,010 testosterone injection 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. Sender receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sender received a total of $12,910 from 63 companies across 357 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. Sender's costs compare to other urology physicians in Santa Clarita?
Dr. Sender's average Medicare payment per service is $8. 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. Sender) 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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