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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Benjamin Tripp, M.D.

Urology Physician · Delray Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
5130 LINTON BLVD, Delray Beach, FL 33484
5614998048
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1083702997 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. Tripp 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. Tripp

Dr. Benjamin Tripp is an urology physician in Delray Beach, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tripp performed 45,113 Medicare services across 24,464 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tripp received a total of $2,104 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 38 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tripp 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 2% volume in FL$ $2,104 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
45,113
Medicare services
Top 2% in FL for urology physician
24,464
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2,374 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
Automated urinalysis5,589$2$17
Urine culture, bacterial colony count5,562$8$15
Bladder ultrasound after voiding3,811$8$22
BCG treatment for bladder cancer3,201$2$10
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)3,169$68$185
Blood draw (venipuncture)2,377$8$15
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)2,375$18$35
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,570$98$262
Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique1,532$51$134
Sex hormone binding globulin (protein) level1,521$21$60
Gonadotropin, follicle stimulating (reproductive hormone) level1,520$18$32
Gonadotropin, luteinizing (reproductive hormone) level1,519$18$31
Testosterone (hormone) level, total1,519$25$40
Prolactin (milk producing hormone) level1,516$19$33
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis1,169$82$216
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen1,166$46$180
Protein test for diagnosis and monitoring of bladder cancer872$21$90
Injection, mitomycin, 5 mg858$49$150
Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum659$103$407
New patient office visit (45-59 min)432$130$344
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope365$191$494
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg294$136$893
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional276$17$47
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity270$97$246
Cell examination of urine, manual239$48$142
Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder179$66$182
Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation159$61$158
Destruction of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, less than 0.5 cm154$631$1,607
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity137$57$144
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying113$6$262
Initial hospital admission, high complexity112$142$359
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings98$25$133
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity98$65$163
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies97$312$791
Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study97$152$389
Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg93$2$15
Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube76$46$127
Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle75$27$69
Dilation of urethra using an endoscope39$255$675
Removal of prostate gland using an electrocautery knife through urethra with control of bleeding using an endoscope36$596$1,526
Complicated insertion of bladder tube30$116$310
Destruction of tissue of bladder, urethra, or surrounding glands using an endoscope30$603$1,529
Ultrasound scan of scrotum29$57$208
Biopsy of prostate gland25$108$273
Insertion of temporary bladder tube15$37$94
Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm14$174$603
Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope14$70$326
Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope12$240$662
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.
0.1% high complexity
17.5% medium
82.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,104
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $301/year across 7 years
Bottom 37% in FL for urology physician
23
Companies
38
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.

Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$1,103 (52.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$957 (45.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$44 (2.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$173
2023
$30
2022
$422
2021
$1,163
2020
$16
2019
$207
2018
$92

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Olympus America Inc.
$1,129
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$137
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$121
AbbVie, Inc.
$115
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$80
Boston Scientific Corporation
$60
United Service Solutions LLC
$59
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$53
Medtronic, Inc.
$45
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$44
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$44
COLOPLAST CORP
$39
NeoTract Inc.
$21
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$19
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$17
ABBVIE INC.
$16
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Teleflex LLC
$15
PFIZER INC.
$15
Coloplast Corp
$15
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 65.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · CYSTO-NEPHRO VIDEOSCOPE · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · INTERSTIM · Koelis TRINITY Fusion Biopsy System · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LUPRON DEPOT · Lupron Depot · NOCDURNA · ORGOVYX · PLUVICTO · Rezum Generator · SpeediCath · Trelstar · UROLIFT · UroLift · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xtandi · iTIND System · 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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type.

Equivalent to $5 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology Physicians within 10 mi
101
Per 100K population
6.7
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Tripp is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in FL), and mixed 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. Tripp experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tripp performed 5,589 automated urinalysis 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. Tripp receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tripp received a total of $2,104 from 23 companies across 38 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. Tripp's costs compare to other urology physicians in Delray Beach?
Dr. Tripp's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Tripp) 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 →