Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Charles Witten, MD

Urology Physician · Lake Mary, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4106 W LAKE MARY BLVD STE 215, Lake Mary, FL 32746
4073327700
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1376518431 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. Witten 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. Witten

Dr. Charles Witten is an urology physician in Lake Mary, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Witten performed 2,920 Medicare services across 1,873 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Witten received a total of $5,374 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 198 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. Witten 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 35% volume in FL$ $5,374 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,920
Medicare services
Top 35% in FL for urology physician
1,873
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~146 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 urinalysis1,049$2$9
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)625$92$339
Bladder ultrasound after voiding401$8$53
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)225$67$232
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying212$10$104
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope128$167$549
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)87$136$467
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)39$140$634
Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum20$104$418
Biopsy of prostate gland18$170$735
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent18$19$54
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement18$45$330
Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope16$237$781
Complete laser vaporization of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope14$537$5,381
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity14$63$226
Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope13$315$1,305
Shock wave crushing of kidney stones12$453$2,312
Initial hospital admission, high complexity11$137$620
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.
1.0% high complexity
15.7% medium
83.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,374
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $768/year across 7 years
Top 39% in FL for urology physician
36
Companies
198
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
$5,374 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$731
2023
$615
2022
$1,840
2021
$626
2020
$408
2019
$504
2018
$649

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Axonics, Inc.
$1,058
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$768
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$583
Boston Scientific Corporation
$434
Teleflex LLC
$339
Coloplast Corp
$235
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$234
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$203
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$171
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$162
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$110
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$100
NeoTract Inc.
$89
Ambu Inc.
$81
PFIZER INC.
$79
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$72
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$67
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$51
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$48
Allergan Inc.
$46
Allergan, Inc.
$41
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$39
Olympus America Inc.
$39
ABBVIE INC.
$38
180 Medical, Inc.
$38
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$38
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Photocure Inc
$25
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$23
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
AbbVie Inc.
$21
Endo USA, Inc.
$21
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$21
COLOPLAST CORP
$17
AbbVie, Inc.
$15
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 44.8% 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 $184 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology Physicians within 10 mi
80
Per 100K population
16.8
County median income
$83,030
Nearest hospital
CENTRAL FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL
3.7 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. Witten is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Witten experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Witten performed 1,049 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. Witten receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Witten received a total of $5,374 from 36 companies across 198 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. Witten's costs compare to other urology physicians in Lake Mary?
Dr. Witten's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Witten) 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 →