Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joanna Chon, M.D.
Urology Physician · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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 of NPI registration. 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
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 112716 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
9,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
4,000 | $5 | $17 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
1,606 | $2 | $10 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
967 | $97 | $335 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
964 | $8 | $265 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
341 | $69 | $226 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
295 | $124 | $526 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
235 | $167 | $705 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 191 | $35 | $196 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
90 | $6 | $369 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
89 | $287 | $991 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
89 | $156 | $439 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
88 | $26 | $672 |
| Catheter specimen collection A procedure to collect a specimen using a catheter. This service is available in all places of service. |
79 | $8 | $29 |
| Voiding cystourethrogram An imaging procedure that uses X-rays to visualize the bladder and urethra while urine is being passed. |
45 | $87 | $637 |
| Radiologist review of bladder and urethra images with contrast A radiologist reviews medical images of the urinary bladder and urethra taken with contrast dye, including images captured after the patient has urinated. |
45 | $85 | $291 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
30 | $321 | $1,022 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves. |
28 | $296 | $1,381 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $108 | $440 |
| Bladder biopsy using endoscope A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the bladder using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. The sample is then examined to check for abnormalities. |
18 | $113 | $490 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
18 | $20 | $75 |
| Insertion of artificial material for pelvic floor defect A surgical procedure to repair a pelvic floor defect by inserting artificial material to support the pelvic structures. |
17 | $215 | $907 |
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device A procedure to measure, fit, and insert a device designed to support vaginal structures. |
16 | $58 | $261 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
16 | $42 | $126 |
| Urethral sling procedure for female incontinence A surgical procedure that creates a supportive sling around the urethra to help control urinary leakage in women. |
15 | $585 | $2,451 |
| Non-rubber pessary A non-rubber device inserted into the vagina to support pelvic organs. |
15 | $53 | $170 |
| Bladder hernia repair into vaginal wall Surgical repair of a bladder hernia that has protruded into the vaginal wall. |
14 | $414 | $2,302 |
| Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach. |
12 | $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.
0.6% high complexity
76.3% medium
23.1% 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
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
5.2 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. Chon is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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 →
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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.
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