Not Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Bernstein, M.D.
Urology Physician · Pensacola, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Bernstein 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 →
Are you Dr. Bernstein?
Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →
What this data tells you about Dr. Bernstein
Dr. David Bernstein is an urology physician in Pensacola, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bernstein performed 20,476 Medicare services across 2,763 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bernstein received a total of $6,767 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 258 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. Bernstein 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 6% volume in FL
$6,767 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗20,476
Medicare services
Top 6% in FL for urology physician
2,763
Unique beneficiaries
$18
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
13,610 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
2,000 | $0 | $3 |
| Genetic analysis to identify organisms A laboratory test that uses genetic analysis and an amplified probe technique to identify specific organisms. |
912 | $34 | $156 |
| 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. |
545 | $85 | $224 |
| 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. |
524 | $2 | $16 |
| Gadobenate dimeglumine injection Administration of gadobenate dimeglumine, a contrast agent used to enhance imaging results. |
370 | $1 | $16 |
| 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. |
323 | $63 | $148 |
| Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample. |
228 | $69 | $364 |
| Piflufolastat F-18 diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of the radioactive tracer piflufolastat F-18 used for imaging. The dose specified is 1 millicurie. |
198 | $474 | $1,380 |
| Injection, triptorelin pamoate, 3.75 mg | 168 | $297 | $2,196 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
152 | $34 | $123 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
152 | $34 | $161 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
122 | $7 | $94 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
91 | $22 | $84 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
76 | $34 | $177 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
76 | $34 | $149 |
| MRSA nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. |
76 | $34 | $149 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
76 | $34 | $123 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
76 | $34 | $123 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
72 | $176 | $664 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
69 | $26 | $141 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
61 | $11 | $93 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
47 | $3 | $27 |
| 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. |
47 | $104 | $297 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
40 | $76 | $361 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
39 | $133 | $301 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 32 | $71 | $367 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
32 | $136 | $892 |
| MRI of pelvis with and without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the pelvic area performed both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
29 | $272 | $3,458 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
28 | $26 | $418 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
28 | $5 | $30 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
26 | $106 | $730 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
24 | $45 | $249 |
| Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan. |
22 | $1,210 | $4,120 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
22 | $64 | $157 |
| 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. |
21 | $115 | $343 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
19 | $41 | $88 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
15 | $459 | $3,538 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
15 | $109 | $1,986 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
13 | $277 | $1,776 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
82.0% medium
17.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗$6,767
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $1,128/year across 6 years
Top 31% in FL for urology physician
41
Companies
258
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
$6,627 (97.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$139 (2.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$691
2022
$1,007
2021
$1,196
2020
$312
2019
$1,063
2018
$2,498
Payments by company (2023)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Coloplast Corp
$2,064
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,377
COLOPLAST CORP
$443
PFIZER INC.
$402
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$226
AbbVie Inc.
$209
Allergan, Inc.
$150
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$140
Boston Scientific Corporation
$133
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$119
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$118
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$113
Augmenix, Inc.
$100
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$100
Medtronic, Inc.
$96
Teleflex LLC
$86
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$72
ABBVIE INC.
$71
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$67
Allergan Inc.
$66
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$62
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$62
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$59
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
AbbVie, Inc.
$51
Tolmar, Inc.
$45
Amgen Inc.
$39
180 Medical, Inc.
$32
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$25
ROCHESTER MEDICAL CORPORATION
$23
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$15
Mission Pharmacal Company
$14
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$12
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$12
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 57.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANTAGE FIT · ALTIS · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Androgel · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX - UROLOGY · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENTLECATH · INTERSTIM · INTRAROSA · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolia · REZUM · SpaceOAR · SpeediCath · TITAN · Titan · Trelstar · Uribel · UroLift System · VESICARE · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $33 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
5.9
County median income
$65,715
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | — Not enrolled | N/A |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2023 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 3 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. Bernstein is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Bernstein experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bernstein performed 13,610 testosterone injection 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. Bernstein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bernstein received a total of $6,767 from 41 companies across 258 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. Bernstein's costs compare to other urology physicians in Pensacola?
Dr. Bernstein'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. Bernstein) 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 →
Explore related providers
Same specialty & city
Urology Physicians in Pensacola
Browse urology physicians in Pensacola ranked by procedure volume and transparency data.
Highest volume
Top Urology Physicians in FL
Urology physicians ranked by total Medicare services performed statewide.
Industry payments
Pharma Payments to Urology Physicians in FL
Which FL urology physicians receive the most from drug and device companies.
By company
Coloplast Corp Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Coloplast Corp.
By company
Astellas Pharma US Inc Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Astellas Pharma US Inc.
By company
COLOPLAST CORP Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from COLOPLAST CORP.
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.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology