Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Allen, M.D.

Urology Physician · Melbourne, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1350 HICKORY ST, Melbourne, FL 32901
3214341771
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1124091939 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. Allen 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. Allen

Dr. Robert Allen is an urology physician in Melbourne, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Allen performed 498 Medicare services across 463 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Allen received a total of $5,026 from 49 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. Allen 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▲ 498 Medicare services$ $5,026 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
498
Medicare services
Bottom 21% in FL for urology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
463
Unique beneficiaries
$86
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~25 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
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity141$101$273
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity92$40$103
Initial hospital admission, high complexity87$139$352
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes55$60$222
Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope47$121$356
Complicated insertion of bladder tube26$59$222
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent25$19$50
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity25$64$157
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.
9.4% high complexity
5.0% medium
85.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,026
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $718/year across 7 years
Top 41% in FL for urology physician
49
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
$4,486 (89.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$540 (10.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$126
2023
$648
2022
$740
2021
$426
2020
$299
2019
$694
2018
$2,092

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Cook Incorporated
$611
Coloplast Corp
$586
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$477
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$376
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$214
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$184
Boston Scientific Corporation
$179
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$171
Teleflex LLC
$151
EDAP TECHNOMED INC
$143
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$139
Medtronic, Inc.
$136
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$131
NeoTract Inc.
$131
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$122
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$108
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$87
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
PFIZER INC.
$77
ABBVIE INC.
$74
AbbVie, Inc.
$70
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$50
Cook Medical LLC
$49
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$46
Rochester Medical Corporation
$45
180 Medical, Inc.
$45
COLOPLAST CORP
$41
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$38
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$34
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
AbbVie Inc.
$28
EMD Serono, Inc.
$27
Retrophin, Inc.
$26
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$24
Axonics, Inc.
$22
Seagen Inc.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$22
Celgene Corporation
$19
Hollister Incorporated
$16
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$16
TEI Biosciences Inc
$15
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
Allergan Inc.
$12
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$12
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 33.3% 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 (89%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,009 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology Physicians within 10 mi
29
Per 100K population
4.7
County median income
$75,817
Nearest hospital
HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Allen is a mixed practice 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. Allen experienced with initial hospital admission, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Allen performed 141 initial hospital admission, moderate complexity 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. Allen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Allen received a total of $5,026 from 49 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. Allen's costs compare to other urology physicians in Melbourne?
Dr. Allen's average Medicare payment per service is $86. 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. Allen) 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 →