Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Dru, M.D.
Urology Physician · Ventura, 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. Dru 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. Dru
Dr. Christopher Dru is an urology physician in Ventura, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dru performed 4,404 Medicare services across 1,115 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dru received a total of $6,127 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 228 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. Dru 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 20% volume in CA
$6,127 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,404
Medicare services
Top 20% in CA for urology physician
1,115
Unique beneficiaries
$16
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~315 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,701 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
260 | $2 | $14 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
234 | $34 | $105 |
| 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. |
180 | $95 | $335 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
166 | $8 | $25 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
90 | $8 | $32 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
90 | $34 | $105 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 73 | $18 | $61 |
| Injection, gemcitabine hydrochloride, not otherwise specified, 200 mg | 70 | $3 | $45 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
59 | $63 | $278 |
| 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. |
46 | $68 | $231 |
| 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. |
41 | $130 | $506 |
| 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. |
40 | $50 | $191 |
| 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. |
37 | $46 | $192 |
| 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. |
34 | $135 | $450 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
31 | $5 | $27 |
| 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. |
22 | $40 | $121 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
21 | $5 | $17 |
| 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. |
20 | $81 | $332 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
19 | $57 | $354 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
18 | $34 | $105 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
18 | $34 | $105 |
| MRSA nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. |
18 | $34 | $105 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
18 | $34 | $105 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
18 | $34 | $105 |
| 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. |
17 | $25 | $86 |
| 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. |
15 | $340 | $1,296 |
| 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. |
14 | $73 | $275 |
| 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. |
12 | $121 | $454 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
11 | $220 | $1,149 |
| 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. |
11 | $114 | $621 |
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.
0.6% high complexity
65.6% medium
33.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,127
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $875/year across 7 years
Top 29% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
228
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
$5,661 (92.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$466 (7.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$274
2023
$1,701
2022
$1,220
2021
$995
2020
$345
2019
$929
2018
$663
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Endo USA, Inc.
$72
COLOPLAST CORP
$59
Boston Scientific Corporation
$55
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$27
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 67.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,046
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$808
Boston Scientific Corporation
$572
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$322
AbbVie Inc.
$263
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$255
COLOPLAST CORP
$239
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$185
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$165
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$159
Coloplast Corp
$155
Amgen Inc.
$150
ABBVIE INC.
$146
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$123
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$122
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$108
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$104
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$94
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$82
PFIZER INC.
$74
Endo USA, Inc.
$72
AbbVie, Inc.
$70
Allergan, Inc.
$60
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$59
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$58
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$45
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$43
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$38
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$34
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$33
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$29
EDAP TECHNOMED INC
$29
Allergan Inc.
$28
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$27
EMD Serono, Inc.
$25
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$24
Innovation Technologies Inc
$23
Rochester Medical Corporation
$22
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$20
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Axonics, Inc.
$17
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$17
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$16
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$15
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 39.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · AMS · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVYCAZ · Altis · Axumin · BAVENCIO · BOTOX · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · Da Vinci Surgical System · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · GREENLIGHT · ILLUCCIX · IRRISEPT · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LoFric · Luja Coude · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PLUVICTO · PROLARIS · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · Rezum Generator · SpeediCath · Stendra · TLANDO · Trelstar · VESICARE · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · YONSA · 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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
2.0
County median income
$107,327
Nearest hospital
VENTURA COUNTY 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. Dru is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Dru experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dru performed 2,701 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Dru receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dru received a total of $6,127 from 49 companies across 228 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. Dru's costs compare to other urology physicians in Ventura?
Dr. Dru's average Medicare payment per service is $16. 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. Dru) 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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