Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Douglas Swartz, MD

Urology Physician · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
710 LOMAX ST, Jacksonville, FL 32204
9043556583
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1144361908 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. Swartz 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. Swartz

Dr. Douglas Swartz is an urology physician in Jacksonville, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Swartz performed 11,297 Medicare services across 2,418 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Swartz received a total of $140,629 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 134 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Swartz 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$ $140,629 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
11,297
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for urology physician
2,418
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~595 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
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva)4,560$19$75
BCG treatment for bladder cancer2,550$2$10
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,304$92$406
Automated urinalysis1,111$2$15
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg365$132$587
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity192$63$224
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity155$100$426
Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle152$25$100
Bladder ultrasound after voiding145$7$60
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)112$63$287
Blood draw (venipuncture)95$8$10
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope95$175$739
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity75$39$119
New patient office visit (30-44 min)62$75$355
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle52$11$44
Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder51$68$282
Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube29$43$200
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity28$75$350
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast26$247$1,152
New patient office visit (45-59 min)19$131$530
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view17$22$92
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast17$135$611
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent17$19$237
Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum17$98$430
Destruction of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, less than 0.5 cm16$138$2,547
Destruction of prostate tissue using radiofrequency induced heated water vapor13$244$5,731
Removal of prostate gland using an electrocautery knife through urethra with control of bleeding using an endoscope11$569$2,829
Needle biopsy of prostate gland using image guidance11$298$1,208
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 ↗
$140,629
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $20,090/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for urology physician
38
Companies
134
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$135,880 (96.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,370 (3.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$378 (0.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$18,833
2023
$18,365
2022
$18,657
2021
$19,445
2020
$18,196
2019
$19,815
2018
$27,318

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$132,000
NxThera, Inc.
$2,796
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$1,127
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$990
Boston Scientific Corporation
$612
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$594
PFIZER INC.
$325
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$240
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$211
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$202
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$184
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$179
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$160
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$122
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$108
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$98
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$63
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$57
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$55
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$52
Rochester Medical Corporation
$47
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$45
Olympus America Inc.
$30
Allergan, Inc.
$23
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$23
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$22
Tolmar, Inc.
$21
Coloplast Corp
$16
AbbVie Inc.
$16
Teleflex LLC
$15
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$15
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$13
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$12
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$8
Retrophin, Inc.
$1
Top 3 companies account for 96.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · 15FRX37CM · 3.5MM X 300CM. LGTH 9.8 FT · AUTOCLAV · Axumin · BOTOX · CHNL:7FR · CT3000 Pro Base Unit · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · EndoSheath Technology · FLEXIBLE CYSTOSCOPE · GENERAL BPH · GREENLIGHT · HOPKINS II · ILLUCCIX · INTERSTIM · INTERSTIM ICON · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LIGHT CABLE · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Lasers · Lumenis Pulse 120H · MYRBETRIQ · Moses 550 DFL · NANOKNIFE · NEOX · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · Otrexup · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · REZUM · RYBREVANT · Rezum · Spanner Prothetic Stent · TELESCOPE · TITAN · TRIA · UroCuff · UroLift System · VESICARE · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · iTIND System
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 (97%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for urology physician in FL.

Equivalent to $1,245 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. Swartz is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 2%), 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. Swartz experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Swartz performed 4,560 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Swartz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Swartz received a total of $140,629 from 38 companies across 134 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. Swartz's costs compare to other urology physicians in Jacksonville?
Dr. Swartz's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Swartz) 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 →