Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Matthew Truesdale, M.D.

Urology Physician · Largo, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1775 E BAY DR, Largo, FL 33771
7274411508
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1336439702 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Truesdale

Dr. Matthew Truesdale is an urology physician in Largo, FL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Truesdale performed 5,951 Medicare services across 3,726 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Truesdale received a total of $8,683 from 59 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 256 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. Truesdale 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 21% volume in FL $8,683 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 132740 Clear January 31, 2027
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 ↗
5,951
Medicare services
Top 21% in FL for urology physician
3,726
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~425 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
Automated urinalysis 1,394 $2 $5
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 1,022 $92 $321
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 715 $69 $227
Bladder ultrasound after voiding 281 $8 $26
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 173 $118 $422
Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant 170 $41 $130
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg 166 $136 $368
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 158 $180 $603
Blood draw (venipuncture) 156 $6 $6
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity 128 $41 $98
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month 127 $50 $159
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings 120 $30 $161
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection 117 $0 $1
Insertion of lower leg neurostimulator electrode 116 $90 $302
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 93 $34 $116
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying 87 $6 $36
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis 87 $80 $211
Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder 81 $68 $220
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies 71 $295 $949
Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study 71 $145 $467
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle 60 $11 $35
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 50 $18 $57
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 45 $67 $256
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity 41 $106 $341
Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant 40 $163 $536
Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum 40 $103 $327
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 38 $84 $283
Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope 36 $86 $396
Other procedure on male genital system 34 $134 $1,000
Application of electrical stimulation with therapist present, each 15 minutes 32 $11 $37
Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle 31 $26 $81
Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes 31 $27 $84
Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope 27 $329 $1,063
Biopsy of prostate gland 24 $193 $617
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 20 $64 $179
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 20 $28 $114
Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube 17 $49 $156
Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg 17 $2 $3
Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator generator with complex spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulator programming 15 $46 $142
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.
1.1% high complexity
12.6% medium
86.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,683
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,240/year across 7 years
Top 23% in FL for urology physician
59
Companies
256
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
$5,060 (58.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,500 (40.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$122 (1.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,705
2023
$1,407
2022
$1,248
2021
$400
2020
$150
2019
$365
2018
$408

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$3,748
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$478
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$391
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$371
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$295
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$229
PFIZER INC.
$223
ABBVIE INC.
$216
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$201
Teleflex LLC
$196
Boston Scientific Corporation
$167
AbbVie Inc.
$156
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$125
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$117
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$114
Amgen Inc.
$110
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$94
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$93
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$85
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$85
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$75
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$73
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$67
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$66
Endo USA, Inc.
$57
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$50
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$43
Coloplast Corp
$41
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$41
Rochester Medical Corporation
$41
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Axonics, Inc.
$38
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$38
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$33
Baxter Healthcare
$26
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$23
Tolmar, Inc.
$23
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$22
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$21
COLOPLAST CORP
$21
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
Calyxo, Inc.
$20
Covidien LP
$16
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$16
Olympus America Inc.
$16
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$15
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$14
Retrophin, Inc.
$13
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$13
AbbVie, Inc.
$13
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$12
Mission Pharmacal Company
$11
Ambu Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 53.2% 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 (58%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $146 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology physicians within 10 mi
102
Per 100K population
10.6
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
WINDMOOR HEALTHCARE OF CLEARWATER
2.4 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 2024
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. Truesdale is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Truesdale experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Truesdale performed 1,394 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. Truesdale receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Truesdale received a total of $8,683 from 59 companies across 256 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. Truesdale's costs compare to other urology physicians in Largo?
Dr. Truesdale's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Truesdale) 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 →