Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Charles Cobb, MD

Urology Physician · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
710 LOMAX ST, Jacksonville, FL 32204
9043556583
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1083752000 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. Cobb 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. Cobb

Dr. Charles Cobb is an urology physician in Jacksonville, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cobb performed 12,947 Medicare services across 4,144 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cobb received a total of $7,487 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 179 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. Cobb 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 10% volume in FL$ $7,487 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
12,947
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for urology physician
4,144
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~681 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
BCG treatment for bladder cancer6,700$2$10
Automated urinalysis1,890$2$15
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)1,028$64$287
Bladder ultrasound after voiding539$8$60
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)317$38$175
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity310$62$225
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope238$170$739
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)195$93$406
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg194$136$588
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity190$75$350
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity153$103$425
Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder148$65$282
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity143$39$120
New patient office visit (30-44 min)131$73$355
Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle72$26$101
Simple change of bladder tube53$67$309
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying43$6$46
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent43$19$237
New patient office visit (45-59 min)40$112$530
Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope39$101$1,401
Blood draw (venipuncture)38$8$10
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings35$35$206
Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope30$242$992
Insertion of temporary bladder tube29$35$146
Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area29$71$978
Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum29$101$430
Ultrasound scan of prostate through rectum28$133$548
Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation24$24$251
Biopsy of prostate gland24$176$795
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement24$45$182
Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope23$318$1,344
Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm22$217$932
Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube21$40$200
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle19$11$44
Complete laser vaporization of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope16$549$5,397
Other procedure on male genital system15$164$650
Destruction of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, less than 0.5 cm14$118$2,547
Destruction of tissue of bladder, urethra, or surrounding glands using an endoscope13$110$2,445
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional13$16$70
Irrigation and removal of multiple blood clots from bladder and urethra using an endoscope12$207$1,400
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes12$22$175
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes11$46$230
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.
0.7% high complexity
7.3% medium
92.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$7,487
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,070/year across 7 years
Top 28% in FL for urology physician
40
Companies
179
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
$7,485 (100.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1 (0.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,050
2023
$595
2022
$134
2021
$180
2020
$1,723
2019
$858
2018
$2,947

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
NeoTract Inc.
$2,856
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$1,139
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$617
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$587
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$319
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$232
Boston Scientific Corporation
$172
Calyxo, Inc.
$166
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$134
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$115
Axonics, Inc.
$115
PFIZER INC.
$96
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$80
Coloplast Corp
$79
AbbVie, Inc.
$77
Rochester Medical Corporation
$72
Teleflex LLC
$62
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$52
Innovation Technologies Inc
$46
Olympus America Inc.
$42
Cook Medical LLC
$34
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$33
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$30
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$28
Mission Pharmacal Company
$25
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$22
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$21
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$21
Tolmar, Inc.
$19
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$18
COLOPLAST CORP
$16
Retrophin, Inc.
$16
Medtronic, Inc.
$15
ROCHESTER MEDICAL CORPORATION
$15
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$15
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$13
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Allergan Inc.
$12
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 61.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $58 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology Physicians within 10 mi
75
Per 100K population
7.4
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION ST VINCENT'S RIVERSIDE
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. Cobb is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% 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. Cobb experienced with bcg treatment for bladder cancer?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cobb performed 6,700 bcg treatment for bladder cancer 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. Cobb receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cobb received a total of $7,487 from 40 companies across 179 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. Cobb's costs compare to other urology physicians in Jacksonville?
Dr. Cobb's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Cobb) 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 →