Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Craig Zippe, M.D.
Urology Physician · Turlock, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Zippe 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. Zippe
Dr. Craig Zippe is an urology physician in Turlock, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zippe performed 2,350 Medicare services across 1,549 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zippe received a total of $3,209 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 134 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. Zippe 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 34% volume in CA
$3,209 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,350
Medicare services
Top 34% in CA for urology physician
1,549
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~124 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
811 | $68 | $183 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
280 | $9 | $23 |
| 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. |
228 | $116 | $335 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 156 | $135 | $375 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
121 | $112 | $426 |
| 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. |
94 | $50 | $127 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
63 | $189 | $496 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
63 | $47 | $120 |
| 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. |
62 | $103 | $257 |
| 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. |
60 | $135 | $362 |
| 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. |
59 | $11 | $29 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
57 | $189 | $502 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 57 | $2 | $6 |
| 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. |
49 | $28 | $71 |
| 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. |
29 | $100 | $258 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
24 | $6 | $33 |
| 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. |
24 | $26 | $131 |
| 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. |
21 | $63 | $157 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
19 | $324 | $807 |
| 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. |
18 | $163 | $407 |
| 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. |
16 | $92 | $889 |
| 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 | $265 | $659 |
| 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. |
13 | $569 | $1,429 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
13 | $54 | $183 |
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.
1.2% high complexity
29.4% medium
69.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,209
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $535/year across 6 years
Top 44% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
134
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
$3,086 (96.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$123 (3.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,317
2023
$1,183
2022
$298
2021
$24
2019
$123
2018
$266
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$219
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$169
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$153
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$145
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$97
ABBVIE INC.
$93
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$81
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$61
Olympus America Inc.
$50
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$46
Boston Scientific Corporation
$42
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$27
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$24
PFIZER INC.
$23
EMD Serono, Inc.
$22
Axonics, Inc.
$17
Tolmar, Inc.
$16
ConvaTec Inc.
$15
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 41.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$466
Boston Scientific Corporation
$318
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$273
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$264
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$219
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$190
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$153
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$143
Teleflex LLC
$141
ABBVIE INC.
$133
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$97
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$89
AbbVie Inc.
$75
Tolmar, Inc.
$66
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$63
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$62
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$61
Olympus America Inc.
$50
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$31
Axonics, Inc.
$28
180 Medical, Inc.
$28
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$27
Coloplast Corp
$26
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$26
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$24
PFIZER INC.
$23
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
EMD Serono, Inc.
$22
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$21
ConvaTec Inc.
$15
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 33.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVEED · Axonics · BOTOX · CAMCEVI · CURE ULTRA CATHETER · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Eclipse · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH GLIDE · ILLUCCIX · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · Lumenis Pulse 120H · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NANOKNIFE · OPDIVO · ORGOVYX · PLUVICTO · PROLARIS · Porges Coloplast · Prolaris · Rezum Generator · SOLYX BLUE · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · UROLIFT · UroLift System · Veozah · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · iTIND System · n.a. · rezum Generator
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
15
Per 100K population
2.7
County median income
$79,661
Nearest hospital
EMANUEL 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. Zippe is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Zippe experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zippe performed 811 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Zippe receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zippe received a total of $3,209 from 32 companies across 134 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. Zippe's costs compare to other urology physicians in Turlock?
Dr. Zippe's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Zippe) 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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