Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Laura Chang Kit, M.D.

Urology Physician · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
11181 HEALTH PARK BLVD STE 1115, Naples, FL 34110
2395974440
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1790098333 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. Chang Kit

Dr. Laura Chang Kit is an urology physician in Naples, FL, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chang Kit performed 9,125 Medicare services across 3,673 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chang Kit received a total of $2,568 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 137 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. Chang Kit 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 12% volume in FL$ $2,568 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
9,125
Medicare services
Top 12% in FL for urology physician
3,673
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~608 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
Botox injection, per unit3,200$5$21
Urinalysis, manual1,547$3$17
Bladder ultrasound after voiding1,028$9$33
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)547$141$551
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)495$95$393
Insertion of temporary bladder tube386$36$139
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope304$190$738
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)248$163$680
Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation228$37$235
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional195$18$70
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies111$318$1,188
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings111$27$199
Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study109$158$584
Insertion of lower leg neurostimulator electrode104$95$359
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying99$7$45
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)77$62$277
New patient office visit (45-59 min)70$117$515
Blood draw (venipuncture)62$8$24
Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device30$57$238
Injection of implant material beneath lining of bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope28$136$634
Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope20$323$1,214
Plastic repair of vagina and tissue separating vagina, rectum, and bladder18$658$2,526
Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrode16$553$2,092
Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator16$129$510
Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator generator with complex spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulator programming15$35$129
Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less13$13$50
Initial hospital admission, high complexity13$141$539
Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope12$266$995
Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope12$95$676
Suture closure of vagina and vaginal opening11$458$1,714
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.
0.3% high complexity
47.0% medium
52.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,568
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $367/year across 7 years
Bottom 41% in FL for urology physician
33
Companies
137
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
$2,328 (90.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$240 (9.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$342
2023
$593
2022
$384
2021
$534
2020
$103
2019
$365
2018
$246

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$341
Axonics, Inc.
$334
Medtronic, Inc.
$181
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$149
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$134
ABBVIE INC.
$124
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$122
Allergan, Inc.
$116
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$115
ADMA BioManufacturing LLC
$111
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$84
AbbVie Inc.
$82
COLOPLAST CORP
$76
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$75
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$63
Coloplast Corp
$63
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$39
Boston Scientific Corporation
$38
Tolmar, Inc.
$37
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$32
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
HealthTronics Mobile Solutions, LLC
$19
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$19
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$18
Ambu Inc.
$18
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$18
180 Medical, Inc.
$17
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
ConvaTec Inc.
$12
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 33.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · ADVANTAGE FIT · AMS Ambicor · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BIOPROTECT BALLOON IMPLANT SYSTEM · BOTOX · Bulkamid · EDEX · ELIGARD · Eclipse · GEMTESA · GENERAL - FEMALE SUI · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENTLECATH · ILLUCCIX · INTERSTIM · JATENZO · Luja Coude · MYRBETRIQ · Mobile Cryoblation Services · NOCDURNA · Natesto · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · Prolaris · REZUM · Seglentis · SpeediCath · TLANDO · Titan · Urgent PC Neuromodulation System · VESICARE · XIAFLEX · 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 (91%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $28 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. Chang Kit is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Chang Kit experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chang Kit performed 3,200 botox injection, per unit 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. Chang Kit receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chang Kit received a total of $2,568 from 33 companies across 137 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. Chang Kit's costs compare to other urology physicians in Naples?
Dr. Chang Kit's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Chang Kit) 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 →