Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Patrick Houghton, MD
Urology Physician · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Houghton 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 →
Are you Dr. Houghton?
Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →
What this data tells you about Dr. Houghton
Dr. Patrick Houghton is an urology physician in Jacksonville, FL, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Houghton performed 7,799 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Houghton received a total of $4,280 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 68 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Houghton is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 9 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 15% volume in FL
$4,280 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗7,799
Medicare services
Top 15% in FL for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$17
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
3,811 | $0 | $1 |
| BCG treatment for bladder cancer | 1,573 | $2 | $11 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
279 | $8 | $19 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 245 | $18 | $72 |
| 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. |
230 | $61 | $130 |
| 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. |
209 | $92 | $165 |
| 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. |
203 | $105 | $280 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
189 | $7 | $48 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
163 | $3 | $18 |
| 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. |
151 | $2 | $10 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
80 | $89 | $580 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
74 | $25 | $125 |
| Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized) A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium. |
60 | $13 | $25 |
| Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue. |
54 | $66 | $235 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
39 | $17 | $45 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
37 | $43 | $250 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
31 | $19 | $295 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
31 | $24 | $270 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
30 | $63 | $175 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
26 | $320 | $2,170 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
26 | $90 | $506 |
| Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate A procedure involving the injection of a biodegradable substance into the tissue surrounding the prostate gland. |
24 | $123 | $480 |
| Prostate radiation therapy device placement A device is placed in the prostate to facilitate radiation therapy. This procedure involves positioning the device to aid in the delivery of radiation treatment. |
24 | $38 | $320 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
22 | $97 | $1,045 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
22 | $75 | $1,100 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
21 | $73 | $200 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
20 | $193 | $1,100 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 18 | $61 | $190 |
| Prostate needle biopsy pathology exam Laboratory examination of prostate tissue samples obtained via needle biopsy. The pathologist inspects the tissue both visually and under a microscope to identify any abnormalities. |
18 | $137 | $1,600 |
| Laser prostate fragmentation with bleeding control This procedure uses a laser to break up prostate tissue and control bleeding through an endoscope. |
16 | $611 | $2,500 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
13 | $57 | $250 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
13 | $6 | $200 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
12 | $271 | $633 |
| 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. |
12 | $24 | $535 |
| Bladder biopsy using endoscope A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the bladder using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. The sample is then examined to check for abnormalities. |
12 | $95 | $1,210 |
| 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. |
11 | $144 | $255 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.6% high complexity
54.0% medium
45.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,280
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $611/year across 7 years
Top 45% in FL for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
68
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$356
2023
$1,318
2022
$392
2021
$180
2020
$25
2019
$1,192
2018
$816
Payments by company (2024)
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$145
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$52
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$24
Axonics, Inc.
$23
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$21
Olympus America Inc.
$19
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 62.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Cook Medical LLC
$1,082
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$884
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$304
Boston Scientific Corporation
$213
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$159
Olympus America Inc.
$146
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$145
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$141
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$129
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$126
PFIZER INC.
$117
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$113
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$91
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$87
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$84
Axonics, Inc.
$77
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$72
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$58
Cook Incorporated
$54
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$31
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$30
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$27
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$24
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Coloplast Corp
$16
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 53.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
8.5 FR. X 675MM · ADSTILADRIN · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · Axonics · BALVERSA · Bovie · Bulkamid · CMOS VIDEO URETEROSCOPE · COOK MEDICAL DILATION/ACCESS · COOK MEDICAL UROLOGY · Cook · Cook Medical Biopsy · Cook Medical Holmium Laser Fiber · Cook Medical Lasers · Cook Medical Stents · Cook Medical Universa · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ENDOBEAM · ERLEADA · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · INTERSTIM · KEYTRUDA · LYNX · MYRBETRIQ · NGage · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · Olympus Laser Devices · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PLUVICTO · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Porges Coloplast · RESONANCE · Trelstar · XTANDI · iTIND System
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
75
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MAYO CLINIC
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Houghton is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in FL).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Houghton experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Houghton performed 3,811 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Houghton receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Houghton received a total of $4,280 from 27 companies across 68 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Houghton's costs compare to other urology physicians in Jacksonville?
Dr. Houghton's average Medicare payment per service is $17. 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. Houghton) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
Explore related providers
Same specialty & city
Urology Physicians in Jacksonville
Browse urology physicians in Jacksonville ranked by procedure volume and transparency data.
Highest volume
Top Urology Physicians in FL
Urology physicians ranked by total Medicare services performed statewide.
Industry payments
Pharma Payments to Urology Physicians in FL
Which FL urology physicians receive the most from drug and device companies.
By company
Cook Medical LLC Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Cook Medical LLC.
By company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
By company
Astellas Pharma US Inc Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Astellas Pharma US Inc.
About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology