Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brian Cronson, M.D.

Urology Physician · Riverview, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
6043 WINTHROP COMMERCE AVE STE 201, Riverview, FL 33578
8136850827
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1558597385 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. Cronson 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. Cronson

Dr. Brian Cronson is an urology physician in Riverview, FL, with 16 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cronson performed 2,175 Medicare services across 1,703 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cronson received a total of $64,781 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 117 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Cronson 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.

✓ 16 years in practice▲ Top 43% volume in FL$ $64,781 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,175
Medicare services
Top 43% in FL for urology physician
1,703
Unique beneficiaries
$67
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~136 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)654$89$271
Automated urinalysis381$2$10
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)323$64$187
Bladder ultrasound after voiding142$8$38
Initial hospital admission, high complexity134$137$512
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity105$63$183
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope76$178$524
Blood draw (venipuncture)70$8$10
New patient office visit (45-59 min)67$122$413
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity42$103$350
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent32$19$76
Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube31$43$153
New patient office visit (30-44 min)24$86$269
Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope23$91$1,153
Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope19$316$1,104
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying18$10$36
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional17$17$57
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity17$96$263
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.
1.9% high complexity
8.0% medium
90.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$64,781
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,254/year across 7 years
Top 5% in FL for urology physician
33
Companies
117
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$62,267 (96.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,514 (3.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$16,955
2023
$40,252
2022
$6,307
2021
$287
2020
$290
2019
$314
2018
$377

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Verathon Inc.
$62,267
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$409
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$354
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$183
Axonics, Inc.
$183
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$156
Boston Scientific Corporation
$117
Teleflex LLC
$108
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$96
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$80
Retrophin, Inc.
$71
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$68
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$63
AbbVie, Inc.
$62
Olympus America Inc.
$62
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$53
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$48
NeoTract Inc.
$45
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$38
AbbVie Inc.
$36
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$36
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$34
Coloplast Corp
$27
ABBVIE INC.
$25
Amgen Inc.
$24
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$21
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$20
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$15
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Cook Medical LLC
$14
Allergan Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 97.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · 16 FR. FLEXIBLE VIDEO CYSTOSCOPE · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Androgel · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Cook Medical Extractors · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · JELMYTO · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · NPD Clinical Study · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · POSLUMA · PROVENGE · Prolia · REZUM · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · Stendra · TITAN · UROLIFT · UroLift · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · iTIND System
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 →

The majority of payments (96%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for urology physician in FL.

Equivalent to $2,978 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology Physicians within 10 mi
99
Per 100K population
6.6
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH RIVERVIEW
0.0 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. Cronson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 5%), with 16 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. Cronson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cronson performed 654 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Cronson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cronson received a total of $64,781 from 33 companies across 117 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. Cronson's costs compare to other urology physicians in Riverview?
Dr. Cronson's average Medicare payment per service is $67. 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. Cronson) 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 →