Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jennifer Mehdizadeh, MD
Urology Physician · Tarzana, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Mehdizadeh
Dr. Jennifer Mehdizadeh is an urology physician in Tarzana, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mehdizadeh performed 18,430 Medicare services across 5,427 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mehdizadeh received a total of $5,628 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 207 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. Mehdizadeh 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 8% volume in CA
$5,628 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗18,430
Medicare services
Top 8% in CA for urology physician
5,427
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~970 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. |
5,800 | $5 | $10 |
| Heparin sodium injection, per 1000 units An injection of heparin sodium, a blood thinner, administered in units of 1000. |
3,760 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
2,354 | $2 | $10 |
| 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. |
1,648 | $106 | $250 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
939 | $10 | $75 |
| 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. |
534 | $77 | $200 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
412 | $53 | $275 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 405 | $39 | $125 |
| 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. |
349 | $42 | $225 |
| Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy. |
296 | $106 | $500 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
233 | $5 | $15 |
| 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. |
185 | $136 | $350 |
| 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. |
168 | $90 | $300 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
159 | $214 | $400 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
146 | $75 | $150 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
133 | $85 | $283 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
132 | $68 | $200 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
130 | $8 | $20 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
83 | $87 | $300 |
| 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. |
73 | $13 | $50 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
66 | $111 | $200 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
64 | $7 | $175 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
62 | $3 | $15 |
| 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. |
57 | $356 | $1,015 |
| 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. |
36 | $108 | $300 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
31 | $50 | $200 |
| 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. |
31 | $49 | $175 |
| 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. |
31 | $68 | $203 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
26 | $350 | $750 |
| 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. |
26 | $28 | $500 |
| 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. |
26 | $176 | $375 |
| 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. |
22 | $0 | $30 |
| 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. |
13 | $348 | $3,500 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
62.8% medium
36.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,628
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $804/year across 7 years
Top 31% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
207
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
$5,221 (92.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$407 (7.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$694
2023
$794
2022
$933
2021
$583
2020
$1,222
2019
$750
2018
$653
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Axonics, Inc.
$195
ABBVIE INC.
$157
Medtronic, Inc.
$157
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$62
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$34
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$27
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$26
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23
180 Medical, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 73.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
CIPLA USA INC.
$1,071
ABBVIE INC.
$810
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$530
Coloplast Corp
$359
Axonics, Inc.
$353
Medtronic, Inc.
$330
PFIZER INC.
$308
Rochester Medical Corporation
$185
Allergan Inc.
$178
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$161
COLOPLAST CORP
$153
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$137
Allergan, Inc.
$121
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$118
AbbVie, Inc.
$111
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$110
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$93
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$62
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$51
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$48
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$48
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$39
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$36
180 Medical, Inc.
$35
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$27
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
$26
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$24
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23
Olympus America Inc.
$18
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
AbbVie Inc.
$11
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 42.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALTIS · AMS Ambicor · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Altis · Androgel · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · GEMTESA · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · INTRAROSA · INVOKANA · LUPRON DEPOT · LoFric · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · OTREXUP · Otrexup · PREMARIN · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · RESTORELLE · SPEEDICATH · SpeediCath · TLANDO · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · 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 (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
326
Per 100K population
3.3
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE CEDARS SINAI TARZANA 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. Mehdizadeh is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% 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. Mehdizadeh experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mehdizadeh performed 5,800 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. Mehdizadeh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mehdizadeh received a total of $5,628 from 33 companies across 207 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. Mehdizadeh's costs compare to other urology physicians in Tarzana?
Dr. Mehdizadeh's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Mehdizadeh) 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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