Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Carey, M.D.
Urology Physician · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Carey
Dr. Robert Carey is an urology physician in Sarasota, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Carey performed 41,451 Medicare services across 4,625 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Carey received a total of $16,898 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 292 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. Carey 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 3% volume in FL
$16,898 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 | 90072 | 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 ↗41,451
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for urology physician
4,625
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2,073 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection, degarelix, 1 mg | 19,923 | $3 | $8 |
| 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. |
9,502 | $5 | $10 |
| BCG treatment for bladder cancer | 3,302 | $2 | $6 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,340 | $18 | $31 |
| 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. |
1,647 | $88 | $219 |
| 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. |
1,084 | $2 | $6 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 460 | $134 | $550 |
| 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. |
450 | $66 | $151 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
431 | $170 | $454 |
| 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. |
303 | $24 | $67 |
| 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. |
211 | $113 | $333 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
200 | $0 | $28 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 156 | $2 | $4 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
151 | $36 | $108 |
| Endoscopic destruction of bladder/urethra growth, less than 0.5 cm A procedure to remove abnormal tissue growths from the bladder or urethra using an endoscope. This specific code applies when the growths are smaller than 0.5 centimeters. |
123 | $583 | $1,417 |
| Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue. |
87 | $64 | $216 |
| Endoscopic removal of pelvic lymph nodes, bilateral A surgical procedure to remove lymph nodes from both sides of the pelvis using an endoscope. This minimally invasive technique involves making small incisions to access and excise the tissue. |
86 | $268 | $1,523 |
| Surgical removal of prostate and lymph nodes This procedure involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope. |
86 | $926 | $3,397 |
| 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. |
67 | $298 | $637 |
| 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. |
62 | $138 | $294 |
| 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. |
59 | $19 | $51 |
| 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. |
58 | $11 | $40 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
52 | $104 | $250 |
| 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. |
47 | $63 | $148 |
| 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. |
46 | $241 | $564 |
| 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. |
44 | $88 | $1,270 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
44 | $188 | $506 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
43 | $741 | $1,645 |
| Hormone pellet insertion under the skin A small hormone pellet is placed just beneath the skin to release medication slowly over time. |
34 | $68 | $196 |
| 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. |
29 | $103 | $283 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
28 | $230 | $726 |
| 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. |
27 | $40 | $86 |
| Prostate tissue destruction using radiofrequency heated water vapor A procedure that destroys prostate tissue by using radiofrequency energy to heat water vapor. This method is applied to treat the prostate gland. |
26 | $1,268 | $3,613 |
| Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding. |
22 | $572 | $1,625 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
21 | $306 | $882 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
20 | $55 | $135 |
| Bladder tumor removal via endoscope This procedure involves using an endoscope to destroy or remove a large growth from the bladder. |
17 | $271 | $998 |
| Repair of rectocele and cystocele Surgical repair to correct the bulging of the rectum and bladder into the vaginal wall. |
17 | $376 | $2,940 |
| Vaginal defect repair using endoscope A surgical procedure to repair a defect in the vagina using an endoscope, which is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize the area. |
17 | $795 | $2,417 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
15 | $70 | $158 |
| Laparoscopic partial prostate removal A minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove part of the prostate gland using a laparoscope. |
14 | $834 | $2,129 |
| Urethral sling procedure for female incontinence A surgical procedure that creates a supportive sling around the urethra to help control urinary leakage in women. |
14 | $335 | $2,835 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
14 | $94 | $213 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $66 | $211 |
| 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. |
12 | $279 | $620 |
| 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. |
12 | $25 | $368 |
| 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. |
12 | $147 | $374 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
12 | $40 | $96 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
11 | $8 | $41 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
78.8% medium
20.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,898
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,414/year across 7 years
Top 14% in FL for urology physician
55
Companies
292
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
$7,088 (41.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,899 (40.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,128 (12.6%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$782 (4.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,620
2023
$7,197
2022
$888
2021
$517
2020
$614
2019
$1,247
2018
$1,814
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$2,841
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$1,755
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$1,589
Janssen Global Services, LLC
$1,410
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,274
Profound Medical Corp.
$1,256
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,190
Olympus America Inc.
$940
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$893
Boston Scientific Corporation
$745
PFIZER INC.
$427
AbbVie, Inc.
$179
AbbVie Inc.
$149
Retrophin, Inc.
$145
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$145
ABBVIE INC.
$137
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$123
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$120
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$111
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$107
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$102
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$98
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$77
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$73
Allergan Inc.
$72
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$68
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$61
COLOPLAST CORP
$58
Coloplast Corp
$52
Tolmar, Inc.
$48
Allergan, Inc.
$46
Teleflex LLC
$43
Medtronic, Inc.
$43
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$42
Axonics, Inc.
$36
Wilmington Medical Supply, Inc.
$32
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$28
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$25
Endo USA, Inc.
$24
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$24
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$23
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$22
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$21
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$20
180 Medical, Inc.
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$18
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$17
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$17
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Baxter Healthcare
$15
Amgen Inc.
$14
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$14
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$13
Analogic Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · AMS 700 · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Androgel · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX - UROLOGY · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bulkamid · CYSTO-NEPHRO VIDEOSCOPE · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · FLOSEAL · GEMTESA · GENERAL - KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH · ILLUCCIX · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LithoVue · LithoVue Empower · Luja Coude · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NANOKNIFE · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PLUVICTO · PROVENGE · Prolia · REZUM · SpaceOAR System · Spectra · SpeediCath · Stravix · TOVIAZ · Titan · Tulsa-Pro · UGN Laser Capital · UROLIFT · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · YONSA · ZYTIGA · 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 (42%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Equivalent to $41 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
37
Per 100K population
8.2
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Carey is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 14% of FL peers, 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. Carey experienced with injection, degarelix, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Carey performed 19,923 injection, degarelix, 1 mg 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. Carey receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Carey received a total of $16,898 from 55 companies across 292 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. Carey's costs compare to other urology physicians in Sarasota?
Dr. Carey's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Carey) 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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