Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Stuart Liberman, MD

Urology Physician · Melbourne, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1223 GATEWAY DR, Melbourne, FL 32901
3217254500
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1790776243 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. Liberman 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. Liberman

Dr. Stuart Liberman is an urology physician in Melbourne, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Liberman performed 2,443 Medicare services across 1,848 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Liberman received a total of $3,165 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 101 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. Liberman 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 41% volume in FL$ $3,165 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,443
Medicare services
Top 41% in FL for urology physician
1,848
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~122 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 urinalysis743$2$9
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)486$62$180
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)179$89$255
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope141$170$485
New patient office visit (45-59 min)109$125$334
New patient office visit (30-44 min)108$78$225
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg98$135$1,067
Bladder ultrasound after voiding69$8$32
Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum61$99$262
Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube54$42$123
Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder54$66$175
Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant51$40$104
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent45$19$50
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying43$8$29
Biopsy of prostate gland37$184$482
Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle24$25$66
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)22$34$112
Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope18$98$314
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings16$25$268
Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm16$218$583
Shock wave crushing of kidney stones15$438$1,158
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies14$257$722
Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study14$136$381
Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope14$248$638
Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant12$166$425
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.
1.3% high complexity
9.7% medium
89.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,165
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $452/year across 7 years
Bottom 46% in FL for urology physician
19
Companies
101
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
$2,832 (89.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$333 (10.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$451
2023
$170
2022
$832
2021
$140
2020
$94
2019
$631
2018
$848

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Teleflex LLC
$1,082
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$399
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$348
Boston Scientific Corporation
$255
Coloplast Corp
$206
COLOPLAST CORP
$177
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$166
Calyxo, Inc.
$112
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$108
PFIZER INC.
$65
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$49
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$40
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$34
Cook Medical LLC
$26
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$26
AbbVie, Inc.
$25
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
NeoTract Inc.
$16
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 57.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMS · AVEED · Androgel · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · Cook Medical Lasers · EDEX · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · JELMYTO · LITHOVUE · MYRBETRIQ · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ReTrace · SPEEDICATH · SpeediCath · Titan · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED
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 (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $130 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. Liberman 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. Liberman experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Liberman performed 743 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. Liberman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Liberman received a total of $3,165 from 19 companies across 101 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. Liberman's costs compare to other urology physicians in Melbourne?
Dr. Liberman's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Liberman) 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 →