Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lee Epstein, MD

Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician · Jacksonville Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
228 3RD AVENUE SOUTH, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
9048536130
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1174518401 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. Epstein 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. Epstein

Dr. Lee Epstein is an urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physician in Jacksonville Beach, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Epstein performed 9,458 Medicare services across 3,919 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Epstein received a total of $14,573 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 68 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Epstein 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 10% volume in FL $14,573 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 102182 Clear January 31, 2028
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
9,458
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician
3,919
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~473 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
Genetic analysis to identify organisms
A laboratory test that uses genetic analysis and an amplified probe technique to identify specific organisms.
3,000 $34 $50
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.
885 $92 $350
Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms
A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample.
751 $69 $210
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.
663 $2 $13
Insertion of temporary bladder tube 552 $34 $250
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.
502 $34 $106
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.
501 $34 $106
Staphylococcus aureus DNA test
A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample.
251 $34 $50
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.
251 $34 $50
VRE nucleic acid detection test
A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample.
250 $34 $50
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.
250 $34 $50
Group B Strep DNA test
A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria.
250 $34 $88
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.
227 $62 $300
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
169 $179 $587
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.
168 $121 $500
Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion
A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy.
149 $86 $350
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.
137 $25 $570
Complex urodynamic pressure measurement
A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures.
113 $291 $1,400
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.
113 $146 $535
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine.
112 $6 $246
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.
35 $132 $500
Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device
A procedure to measure, fit, and insert a device designed to support vaginal structures.
27 $57 $209
Rectal and anal tone and sensation test
A physical examination to assess muscle tone and sensory function in the rectum and anus.
24 $377 $1,025
Rectal sensitivity and function study
A test to evaluate the sensitivity and functional performance of the rectum.
24 $210 $635
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 21 $158 $650
Urethral sling procedure for female incontinence
A surgical procedure that creates a supportive sling around the urethra to help control urinary leakage in women.
17 $536 $2,190
Non-rubber pessary
A non-rubber device inserted into the vagina to support pelvic organs.
16 $52 $125
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 2023 ↗
$14,573
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $2,429/year across 6 years
Top 14% in FL for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician
17
Companies
68
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$13,556 (93.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,017 (7.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$45
2022
$286
2021
$14
2020
$55
2019
$5,085
2018
$9,088

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$13,611
Coloplast Corp
$258
Caldera Medical, Inc
$210
Novo Nordisk Inc
$106
Ethicon US, LLC
$57
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$51
PFIZER INC.
$48
Axonics, Inc.
$45
Boston Scientific Corporation
$43
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$31
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$26
180 Medical, Inc.
$20
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
$16
Mission Pharmacal Company
$14
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$12
Allergan Inc.
$12
DAVOL INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 96.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANTAGE · ADVANTAGE FIT · ARISTA AH · AXIS · Altis · Axonics · BOTOX · Bulkamid · Desara · GENTLECATH · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Noctiva · PREMARIN · PROGEL · RESTORELLE · SECURESTRAP · SPEEDICATH · SPIES H3-Z CAMERA PROMO W/IMAGE 1 TRD-IN · SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats · Saxenda · Uribel · VESICARE
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 →

The majority of payments (93%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $154 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physicians within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER BEACHES
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 2023
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Epstein is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 14% of FL peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.

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. Epstein experienced with genetic analysis to identify organisms?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Epstein performed 3,000 genetic analysis to identify organisms 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. Epstein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Epstein received a total of $14,573 from 17 companies across 68 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. Epstein's costs compare to other urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physicians in Jacksonville Beach?
Dr. Epstein's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Epstein) 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 →