Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lawrence Flechner, M.D., PH.D.
Urology Physician · Torrance, 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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What this data tells you about Dr. Flechner
Dr. Lawrence Flechner is an urology physician in Torrance, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Flechner performed 6,621 Medicare services across 2,974 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Flechner received a total of $22,369 from 76 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 696 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. Flechner 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 16% volume in CA
$22,369 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,621
Medicare services
Top 16% in CA for urology physician
2,974
Unique beneficiaries
$86
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~389 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg | 1,428 | $67 | $99 |
| 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. |
1,277 | $99 | $600 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
936 | $3 | $20 |
| 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. |
654 | $52 | $300 |
| 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. |
536 | $69 | $440 |
| 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. |
186 | $40 | $240 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
181 | $98 | $560 |
| 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. |
164 | $131 | $780 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
160 | $92 | $542 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
146 | $206 | $1,230 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 132 | $132 | $720 |
| Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month. |
122 | $61 | $340 |
| Additional urethral implant in prostate Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
120 | $817 | $4,695 |
| 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. |
96 | $40 | $270 |
| 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. |
78 | $28 | $180 |
| 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. |
69 | $2 | $9 |
| 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. |
48 | $51 | $170 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
39 | $116 | $640 |
| 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. |
38 | $50 | $310 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
26 | $148 | $840 |
| 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. |
24 | $92 | $600 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
23 | $126 | $730 |
| Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
21 | $1,165 | $6,730 |
| 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. |
20 | $334 | $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. |
20 | $28 | $310 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
19 | $103 | $554 |
| 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 | $400 |
| 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data. |
15 | $32 | $380 |
| 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. |
14 | $46 | $280 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
13 | $10 | $60 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$22,369
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,196/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
76
Companies
696
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
$18,755 (83.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,605 (16.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$9 (0.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,414
2023
$2,953
2022
$4,402
2021
$3,358
2020
$3,028
2019
$3,004
2018
$3,210
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$282
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$281
ABBVIE INC.
$211
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$202
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$158
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$151
Tolmar, Inc.
$147
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$115
Teleflex LLC
$108
PFIZER INC.
$96
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$89
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$67
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$62
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$49
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$48
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$43
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$39
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$33
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$32
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$27
Novo Nordisk Inc
$22
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$22
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Endo USA, Inc.
$20
Cook Medical LLC
$18
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 32.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$2,368
SN Holdings, LLC
$2,310
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$1,758
Teleflex LLC
$1,484
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,465
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$1,404
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,394
NeoTract Inc.
$846
PFIZER INC.
$788
ABBVIE INC.
$597
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$539
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$523
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$513
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$401
Seagen Inc.
$353
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$329
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$309
UroGPO LLC
$279
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$278
Genentech USA, Inc.
$270
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$246
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$236
AbbVie, Inc.
$232
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$220
Tolmar, Inc.
$216
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$209
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$182
AbbVie Inc.
$169
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$155
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$149
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$139
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$117
180 Medical, Inc.
$92
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$92
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$89
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$84
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$81
Boston Scientific Corporation
$80
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$78
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$77
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$75
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$74
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$69
Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
Coloplast Corp
$65
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$59
Allergan Inc.
$57
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$53
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$48
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$47
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$43
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$40
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$39
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$36
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$32
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$32
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$27
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Hollister Incorporated
$23
Novo Nordisk Inc
$22
ConvaTec Inc.
$22
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$22
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$21
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Amgen Inc.
$20
Endo USA, Inc.
$20
Allergan, Inc.
$19
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$19
Cook Medical LLC
$18
Mission Pharmacal Company
$16
Ethicon US, LLC
$15
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$14
Photocure Inc
$14
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 28.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · ADVANTAGE FIT · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Altis · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axumin · BOTOX · BRACANALYSIS CDX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · CAMCEVI · Cysview · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · EVICEL Fibrin Sealant (Human) · Erleada · FIRMAGON · FOUNDATIONONE · FOUNDATIONONE LIQUID CDX · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Glydo · Herceptin · ILLUCCIX · IMFINZI · JATENZO · JELMYTO · JYNARQUE · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NEOX · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ONLI · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PENILE & TESTICULAR RECONSTRUCTN · PLUVICTO · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Perjeta · Prolaris · RESONANCE · REZUM · Rivfloza · SOLESTA · STRAVIX · Seglentis · Solyx SIS System · Stendra · Stravix · Synthroid · TESTOPEL · TLANDO · TOVIAZ · TUKYSA · Thiola · Trelstar · UROLIFT · Uribel · UroCuff · UroLift · UroLift System · VESICARE · Veozah · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xarelto · Xofigo · 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 (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
314
Per 100K population
3.2
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
DEL AMO 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. Flechner is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of CA peers, 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. Flechner experienced with leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Flechner performed 1,428 leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg 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. Flechner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Flechner received a total of $22,369 from 76 companies across 696 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. Flechner's costs compare to other urology physicians in Torrance?
Dr. Flechner's average Medicare payment per service is $86. 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. Flechner) 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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