Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Avidah Rudberg, M.D.

Urology Physician · Bonita Springs, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
9500 BONITA BEACH RD SE STE 201, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
2394412932
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1639124779 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Rudberg 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. Rudberg

Dr. Avidah Rudberg is an urology physician in Bonita Springs, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rudberg performed 5,301 Medicare services across 2,541 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rudberg received a total of $997 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 43 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. Rudberg is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 24% volume in FL$ $997 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,301
Medicare services
Top 24% in FL for urology physician
2,541
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~279 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)1,420$83$176
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity652$55$400
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying584$11$110
Bladder ultrasound after voiding553$10$140
Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis434$32$250
Blood draw (venipuncture)376$8$16
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)202$52$120
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings152$20$376
Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study136$93$530
Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation108$73$210
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies94$185$980
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope92$230$468
New patient office visit (45-59 min)70$152$350
Shock wave crushing of kidney stones69$536$2,000
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)66$118$229
Insertion of temporary bladder tube59$43$132
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle46$13$60
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies42$171$980
Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube37$59$148
Destruction of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, less than 0.5 cm26$755$1,200
Dilation of urethra using an endoscope19$314$570
Complete laser vaporization of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope18$1,549$4,000
Ultrasound scan of scrotum16$94$390
Biopsy of prostate gland15$231$750
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement15$55$350
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 ↗
$997
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $199/year across 5 years
Bottom 25% in FL for urology physician
15
Companies
43
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
$824 (82.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$173 (17.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$202
2021
$124
2020
$77
2019
$388
2018
$205

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$396
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$146
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$117
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$91
PFIZER INC.
$62
Coloplast Corp
$27
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$26
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
GE HEALTHCARE
$19
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$18
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$17
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$14
AbbVie, Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 66.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BRIDION · ERLEADA · Erleada · GENERAL BPH · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · Natesto · Noctiva · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · TITAN · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi
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 (83%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $19 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology Physicians within 10 mi
55
Per 100K population
6.9
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - PINE RIDGE
7.3 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Rudberg is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Rudberg experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rudberg performed 1,420 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. Rudberg receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rudberg received a total of $997 from 15 companies across 43 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. Rudberg's costs compare to other urology physicians in Bonita Springs?
Dr. Rudberg's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Rudberg) 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 →
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. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →