Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brett Lebed, MD
Urology Physician · Santa Maria, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Lebed 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. Lebed
Dr. Brett Lebed is an urology physician in Santa Maria, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lebed performed 24,294 Medicare services across 6,796 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lebed received a total of $9,385 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 413 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. Lebed 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in CA
$9,385 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗24,294
Medicare services
Top 7% in CA for urology physician
6,796
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,429 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
11,500 | $5 | $11 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,700 | $19 | $35 |
| 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. |
2,308 | $97 | $240 |
| 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. |
2,057 | $2 | $15 |
| BCG treatment for bladder cancer | 1,200 | $2 | $5 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
892 | $9 | $100 |
| 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. |
880 | $71 | $170 |
| 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. |
456 | $126 | $305 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
363 | $200 | $450 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 265 | $132 | $358 |
| 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. |
253 | $45 | $105 |
| Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy. |
100 | $101 | $260 |
| 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. |
92 | $334 | $735 |
| 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. |
92 | $12 | $45 |
| 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. |
87 | $20 | $146 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
77 | $54 | $215 |
| 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. |
77 | $30 | $72 |
| 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. |
75 | $0 | $5 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 74 | $36 | $225 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
58 | $49 | $275 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
44 | $187 | $470 |
| 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. |
42 | $112 | $847 |
| Implantable tissue marker, each A small marker is implanted into tissue to serve as a reference point for future medical imaging or procedures. |
42 | $23 | $45 |
| Pessary, rubber, any type | 41 | $21 | $60 |
| 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. |
36 | $49 | $150 |
| 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. |
35 | $335 | $800 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 33 | $83 | $185 |
| 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. |
30 | $133 | $360 |
| Vaginal defect repair using endoscope A surgical procedure to repair a defect in the vagina using an endoscope, which is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize the area. |
26 | $785 | $1,785 |
| 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. |
24 | $76 | $210 |
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device A procedure to measure, fit, and insert a device designed to support vaginal structures. |
23 | $59 | $140 |
| 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. |
23 | $102 | $245 |
| Ureteral stent removal with radiological review Removal of a stent from the ureter using a ureteroscope, with review by a radiologist. |
22 | $669 | $1,560 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
22 | $13 | $80 |
| 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. |
18 | $26 | $330 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
18 | $38 | $105 |
| Endoscopic destruction of bladder/urethra growth, less than 0.5 cm A procedure to remove abnormal tissue growths from the bladder or urethra using an endoscope. This specific code applies when the growths are smaller than 0.5 centimeters. |
17 | $675 | $1,550 |
| 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. |
17 | $277 | $650 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
16 | $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. |
16 | $168 | $360 |
| Bladder hernia repair into vaginal wall Surgical repair of a bladder hernia that has protruded into the vaginal wall. |
16 | $332 | $1,196 |
| Urethral sling procedure for female incontinence A surgical procedure that creates a supportive sling around the urethra to help control urinary leakage in women. |
16 | $500 | $1,351 |
| Partial uterus removal with cervix retention via endoscope Surgical removal of part of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries while leaving the cervix in place. The procedure is performed using an endoscope for specimens weighing 250.0 grams or less. |
15 | $365 | $1,654 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the sacral area for nerve stimulation therapy. |
15 | $511 | $1,575 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
15 | $66 | $170 |
| 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. |
14 | $125 | $280 |
| 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. |
14 | $60 | $205 |
| 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. |
14 | $40 | $70 |
| 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. |
13 | $529 | $1,500 |
| Vaginal repair of pelvic ligaments A surgical procedure to repair pelvic ligaments through the vagina. |
11 | $546 | $1,260 |
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.
0.9% high complexity
64.1% medium
35.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,385
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,341/year across 7 years
Top 21% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
61
Companies
413
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
$8,973 (95.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$411 (4.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,796
2023
$2,150
2022
$1,251
2021
$1,053
2020
$817
2019
$1,218
2018
$1,099
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$506
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$383
ABBVIE INC.
$212
Axonics, Inc.
$141
Olympus America Inc.
$105
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$82
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$62
Teleflex LLC
$43
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$39
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$37
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
PFIZER INC.
$26
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$24
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$24
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$23
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$19
CONMED Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 61.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$822
PFIZER INC.
$733
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$697
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$559
ABBVIE INC.
$507
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$506
AbbVie, Inc.
$374
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$373
Axonics, Inc.
$344
Coloplast Corp
$325
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$311
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$294
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$273
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$230
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$167
Allergan Inc.
$157
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$156
Amgen Inc.
$140
Olympus America Inc.
$122
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$116
Allergan, Inc.
$116
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$101
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$100
AbbVie Inc.
$97
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$95
Ethicon US, LLC
$89
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$89
NeoTract Inc.
$89
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$85
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$84
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$78
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Photocure Inc
$73
COLOPLAST CORP
$73
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$68
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$67
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Baudax Bio Inc.
$64
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$62
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$53
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$52
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$52
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$45
Teleflex LLC
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$39
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$37
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$23
Augmenix, Inc.
$23
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$22
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$21
Cook Medical LLC
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Tolmar, Inc.
$18
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$17
Rochester Medical Corporation
$16
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$15
CONMED Corporation
$15
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$14
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 24.0% 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 →
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
4
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$95,977
Nearest hospital
MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Lebed is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Lebed experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lebed performed 11,500 botox injection, per unit 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. Lebed receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lebed received a total of $9,385 from 61 companies across 413 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. Lebed's costs compare to other urology physicians in Santa Maria?
Dr. Lebed's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Lebed) 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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