Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Leslie Kaplan, MD
Urology Physician · Santa Monica, 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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kaplan 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. Kaplan
Dr. Leslie Kaplan is an urology physician in Santa Monica, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kaplan performed 23,093 Medicare services across 11,076 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kaplan received a total of $9,236 from 65 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 372 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. Kaplan 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in CA
$9,236 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗23,093
Medicare services
Top 7% in CA for urology physician
11,076
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,155 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. |
2,200 | $5 | $7 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
2,072 | $3 | $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. |
2,070 | $2 | $3 |
| 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. |
1,831 | $105 | $145 |
| Antibody screening test A laboratory test used to detect the presence of specific antibodies in the blood. This screening helps identify immune responses to various conditions or exposures. |
1,416 | $11 | $14 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
1,307 | $8 | $9 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
1,279 | $49 | $71 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
1,069 | $8 | $11 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,027 | $5 | $5 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 959 | $18 | $25 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
944 | $25 | $38 |
| Free testosterone level test A blood test that measures the amount of free testosterone in your body. Free testosterone is the portion of the hormone not bound to proteins and available for use by tissues. |
931 | $25 | $36 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
916 | $18 | $25 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
843 | $8 | $11 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
795 | $11 | $20 |
| Antimicrobial drug evaluation Assessment of the patient's response to antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral therapy. |
620 | $7 | $8 |
| 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. |
434 | $48 | $65 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
248 | $79 | $125 |
| 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. |
224 | $13 | $20 |
| 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. |
208 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
194 | $133 | $188 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
154 | $55 | $93 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
153 | $210 | $296 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
151 | $27 | $33 |
| 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. |
149 | $76 | $102 |
| Bacterial culture and colony count A laboratory test that grows bacteria from a sample to identify the type present and measure the quantity of bacterial growth. |
114 | $10 | $20 |
| 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. |
90 | $57 | $83 |
| Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy. |
83 | $105 | $155 |
| Complicated change of bladder tube A complex surgical procedure to replace or modify a urinary diversion tube or conduit. This involves intricate manipulation of the urinary tract to ensure proper drainage and function. |
72 | $116 | $158 |
| Fungal culture test A laboratory test that grows and identifies mold or yeast from a sample to detect a fungal infection. |
72 | $8 | $9 |
| Bacterial culture, non-urine, non-blood, non-stool A laboratory test to identify bacteria from a sample other than urine, blood, or stool. The sample is grown in a lab to detect aerobic bacteria. |
61 | $8 | $9 |
| Screening test for pathogenic organisms A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of disease-causing organisms in the body. |
58 | $6 | $9 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
31 | $108 | $244 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
31 | $26 | $36 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
27 | $99 | $141 |
| Antimicrobial drug detection test A laboratory test used to identify the presence of antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals in a sample. |
23 | $5 | $5 |
| Ultrasound of scrotum An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the scrotum and its contents. It helps evaluate the testicles and surrounding structures. |
22 | $85 | $125 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
20 | $174 | $239 |
| 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. |
20 | $14 | $41 |
| 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. |
20 | $89 | $116 |
| Injection to cause erection A procedure involving an injection administered to induce an erection. |
18 | $71 | $110 |
| Endoscopic removal of urethral or bladder foreign body A procedure to remove a stone, stent, or other object from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to visualize and extract the item through the urinary tract. |
17 | $425 | $545 |
| Endoscopic removal of kidney or ureter stone A procedure to remove or manipulate a stone in the kidney or ureter using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize and treat the stone. |
17 | $83 | $430 |
| 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. |
17 | $524 | $809 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
17 | $126 | $172 |
| 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. |
15 | $353 | $466 |
| 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. |
15 | $21 | $28 |
| 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. |
14 | $360 | $476 |
| 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 | $279 | $390 |
| Mycoplasma culture A laboratory test that grows and identifies Mycoplasma bacteria from a patient sample to detect infection. |
12 | $15 | $18 |
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
18.6% medium
81.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,236
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,319/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.
65
Companies
372
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
$8,511 (92.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$725 (7.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,293
2023
$1,658
2022
$1,364
2021
$1,658
2020
$602
2019
$1,562
2018
$1,098
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$154
ABBVIE INC.
$146
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$143
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$120
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$114
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$85
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$58
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$54
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$53
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$50
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$47
Endo USA, Inc.
$41
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$38
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$29
ConvaTec Inc.
$26
Olympus America Inc.
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$26
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$24
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 34.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,028
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$739
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$703
PFIZER INC.
$667
NeoTract Inc.
$506
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$450
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$445
ABBVIE INC.
$382
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$350
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$273
Coloplast Corp
$258
Allergan Inc.
$198
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$189
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$188
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$180
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$174
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$165
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$136
AbbVie, Inc.
$128
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$126
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$124
Genentech USA, Inc.
$113
COLOPLAST CORP
$108
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$96
Boston Scientific Corporation
$92
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$85
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$75
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$74
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$74
ConvaTec Inc.
$67
180 Medical, Inc.
$64
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$58
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$53
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$53
Baxter Healthcare
$49
Rochester Medical Corporation
$47
Allergan, Inc.
$46
Amgen Inc.
$43
Endo USA, Inc.
$41
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$38
Tolmar, Inc.
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$38
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$31
Axonics, Inc.
$29
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$29
Olympus America Inc.
$26
Photocure Inc
$26
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$25
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$25
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$24
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$22
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$22
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$21
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$20
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$14
RGH Enterprises, Inc.
$14
Abbott Laboratories
$13
Mission Pharmacal Company
$13
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$13
Hollister Incorporated
$12
Top 3 companies account for 26.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · ALTIS · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRACANALYSIS CDX · BRACAnalysis CDx · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · CONTINENCE CARE · CYSVIEW · DARZALEX · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · EVENITY · Erleada · FLEX-XC CMOS URETEROSCOPE 8.5 FR X 675MM · FLOSEAL · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH · GentleCath · INTRAROSA · JATENZO · JELMYTO · JYNARQUE · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LYNPARZA · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NEOX · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · ONLI · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · PROLARIS · PYLARIFY · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prolaris · Prolia · Rezum Generator · SEGLENTIS · SPEEDICATH · SPRIX · STRAVIX · Sonablate · SpeediCath · Stendra · Synthroid · TECENTRIQ · TOVIAZ · Tiopronin · URETERO-RENO VIDEOSCOPE · Uribel · UroLift · VESICARE · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · YONSA · 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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
349
Per 100K population
3.5
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC 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. Kaplan is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Kaplan experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kaplan performed 2,200 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. Kaplan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kaplan received a total of $9,236 from 65 companies across 372 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. Kaplan's costs compare to other urology physicians in Santa Monica?
Dr. Kaplan's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Kaplan) 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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