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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joanna Chon, M.D.

Urology Physician · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1035 PIPER BLVD STE 101, Naples, FL 34110
2394654157
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1477602068 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. Chon 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. Chon

Dr. Joanna Chon is an urology physician in Naples, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chon performed 18,343 Medicare services across 3,772 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chon received a total of $8,433 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 202 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. Chon 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 6% volume in FL$ $8,433 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
18,343
Medicare services
Top 6% in FL for urology physician
3,772
Unique beneficiaries
$18
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~965 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)9,000$0$0
Botox injection, per unit4,000$5$17
Automated urinalysis1,606$2$10
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)967$97$335
Bladder ultrasound after voiding964$8$265
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)341$69$226
New patient office visit (45-59 min)295$124$526
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope235$167$705
Insertion of temporary bladder tube191$35$196
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying90$6$369
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies89$287$991
Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study89$156$439
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings88$26$672
Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service79$8$29
Injection procedure for imaging of bladder during voiding45$87$637
Review by radiologist of urinary bladder and urethra images with contrast and after passing urine45$85$291
Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope30$321$1,022
Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrode array28$296$1,381
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity20$108$440
Biopsy of bladder using an endoscope18$113$490
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent18$20$75
Insertion of artificial material for pelvic floor defect17$215$907
Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device16$58$261
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity16$42$126
Creation of sling around urethra in female to control leakage15$585$2,451
Pessary, non rubber, any type15$53$170
Repair of bladder hernia into vaginal wall14$414$2,302
Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator12$76$564
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.
0.4% high complexity
76.7% medium
22.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,433
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,205/year across 7 years
Top 25% in FL for urology physician
41
Companies
202
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
$5,411 (64.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,021 (35.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$596
2023
$1,390
2022
$674
2021
$1,789
2020
$337
2019
$490
2018
$3,156

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$3,358
Axonics, Inc.
$2,108
Coloplast Corp
$357
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$319
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$223
PFIZER INC.
$167
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$144
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$125
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$120
Baxter Healthcare
$115
Allergan, Inc.
$111
FEMSelect Inc.
$110
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$105
Caldera Medical, Inc
$103
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$74
COLOPLAST CORP
$63
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$60
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
Allergan Inc.
$57
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$52
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$50
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$49
ABBVIE INC.
$42
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
$42
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$38
AbbVie Inc.
$35
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$29
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Ambu Inc.
$26
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Endo USA, Inc.
$24
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$22
Kerecis Limited
$21
Tolmar, Inc.
$21
Baudax Bio Inc.
$20
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$17
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$16
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 69.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALTIS · ANJESO · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · ASSURITY · AVEED · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX - UROLOGY · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bulkamid · Da Vinci Surgical System · Desara · ENPLACE · ERLEADA · Erleada · FLOSEAL · GEMTESA · GRAFIX · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · INTERSTIM ICON · INTRAROSA · JATENZO · JELMYTO · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LYNPARZA · Luja Coude · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Osphena · POSLUMA · PREMARIN · PROVENGE · RETRACE · SEGLENTIS · Self-Cath · SpeediCath · TOVIAZ · Titan · Urgent PC Neuromodulation System · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xtandi
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 (64%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $46 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology Physicians within 10 mi
50
Per 100K population
12.9
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - PINE RIDGE
5.2 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. Chon is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Chon experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chon performed 9,000 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Chon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chon received a total of $8,433 from 41 companies across 202 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. Chon's costs compare to other urology physicians in Naples?
Dr. Chon's average Medicare payment per service is $18. 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. Chon) 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 →