Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Kester, MD
Urology Physician · Pompano Beach, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kester
Dr. Steven Kester is an urology physician in Pompano Beach, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kester performed 41,358 Medicare services across 2,670 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kester received a total of $4,756 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 169 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. Kester 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 3% volume in FL
$4,756 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 | 59998 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
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 ↗41,358
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for urology physician
2,670
Unique beneficiaries
$7
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2,177 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. |
37,052 | $0 | $0 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
786 | $3 | $10 |
| 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. |
709 | $71 | $118 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
330 | $8 | $35 |
| Limited ultrasound of pelvis A focused ultrasound exam of the pelvic area to evaluate specific structures. This procedure provides images of the pelvis to assist in medical assessment. |
287 | $37 | $127 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
247 | $8 | $10 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
199 | $104 | $185 |
| 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. |
196 | $11 | $32 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
182 | $213 | $390 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
178 | $84 | $165 |
| Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy. |
157 | $87 | $180 |
| 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. |
131 | $31 | $280 |
| Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique A laboratory test that uses a concentration technique to examine cells from a specimen. |
126 | $51 | $125 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
111 | $54 | $105 |
| Rectal sensitivity and function study A test to evaluate the sensitivity and functional performance of the rectum. |
110 | $220 | $310 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
90 | $159 | $295 |
| 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. |
67 | $131 | $275 |
| Assessment of muscle signal of pelvic nerves This procedure evaluates the electrical activity or signal of muscles innervated by the pelvic nerves. It is used to assess the functional status of these nerves and the muscles they control. |
59 | $218 | $305 |
| Biofeedback training for bowel or bladder control, initial 15 minutes A 15-minute session using biofeedback techniques to help patients gain control over bowel or bladder functions. The training involves monitoring physiological processes to learn how to manage muscle activity. |
51 | $63 | $80 |
| Biofeedback training for bowel or bladder control, each additional 15 minutes This procedure involves additional 15-minute sessions of biofeedback training to help improve control over bowel or bladder functions. |
51 | $26 | $50 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
38 | $85 | $160 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
31 | $313 | $532 |
| 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. |
31 | $155 | $363 |
| Computer-assisted urine cell examination A laboratory test that uses computer technology to analyze cells found in a urine sample. |
31 | $38 | $100 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
20 | $196 | $325 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
20 | $45 | $235 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 20 | $2 | $3 |
| Urethral dilation using endoscope A procedure to widen the urethra using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. This helps to open a narrowed urethral passage. |
19 | $244 | $440 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
15 | $11 | $125 |
| Prostate needle biopsy pathology exam Laboratory examination of prostate tissue samples obtained via needle biopsy. The pathologist inspects the tissue both visually and under a microscope to identify any abnormalities. |
14 | $285 | $850 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,756
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $679/year across 7 years
Top 42% in FL for urology physician
49
Companies
169
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
$4,572 (96.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$184 (3.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$932
2023
$577
2022
$770
2021
$685
2020
$397
2019
$582
2018
$813
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$584
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$264
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$263
Coloplast Corp
$188
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$186
Stryker Corporation
$167
ATRICURE, INC.
$166
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$161
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$149
Terumo Medical Corporation
$142
Davol Inc.
$141
Olympus America Inc.
$135
EAGLE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$128
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$125
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$125
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$124
CSL Behring
$123
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$119
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$107
PFIZER INC.
$104
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$102
Medline Industries, Inc.
$100
Tolmar, Inc.
$80
COLOPLAST CORP
$74
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$73
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$73
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$70
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$65
Boston Scientific Corporation
$55
ConvaTec Inc.
$52
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
AbbVie, Inc.
$43
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$41
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$39
Teleflex LLC
$36
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$34
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$32
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$28
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$26
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$26
NeoTract Inc.
$25
Endo USA, Inc.
$20
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Retrophin, Inc.
$18
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Mission Pharmacal Company
$18
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$13
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 23.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · ANDEXXA · ANKTIVA · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOSPHERE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM · AVEED · Androgel · Axumin · BARHEMSYS · BRIDION · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · CALDOLOR · CONTINENCE CARE · Dermatology and Wound Care · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · EVICEL Fibrin Sealant (Human) · Erleada · GENTLECATH · GENTLECATH GLIDE · GIAPREZA · GLIDESHEATH SLENDER · JATENZO · Kcentra · MYRBETRIQ · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · PROLARIS · Phasix Mesh · Prolaris · Resolution 360 Clip · SPEEDICATH · SPINEJACK · Seglentis · Self-Cath · SpeediCath · TOVIAZ · Tlando · Uribel · UroLift · UroLift System · XARELTO · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · ZYTIGA · iTIND System · myRisk
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $12 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
117
Per 100K population
6.0
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
BROWARD HEALTH NORTH
3.0 mi
3.0 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. Kester is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% 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. Kester experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kester performed 37,052 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. Kester receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kester received a total of $4,756 from 49 companies across 169 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. Kester's costs compare to other urology physicians in Pompano Beach?
Dr. Kester's average Medicare payment per service is $7. 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. Kester) 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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