Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Mekras, M.D.,P.H.D.
Urology Physician · South Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Mekras
Dr. John Mekras is an urology physician in South Miami, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mekras performed 5,807 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mekras received a total of $2,913 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 100 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Mekras is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 21% volume in FL
$2,913 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,807
Medicare services
Top 21% in FL for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,441 | $7 | $8 |
| 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. |
876 | $65 | $98 |
| 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. |
799 | $42 | $62 |
| 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. |
493 | $43 | $55 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 233 | $133 | $252 |
| 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. |
197 | $72 | $94 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
192 | $82 | $124 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
183 | $86 | $116 |
| 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. |
164 | $45 | $67 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
162 | $8 | $12 |
| 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. |
155 | $101 | $137 |
| 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. |
135 | $65 | $86 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
119 | $187 | $263 |
| 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. |
91 | $28 | $36 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
87 | $17 | $25 |
| 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. |
76 | $26 | $39 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 74 | $2 | $5 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
73 | $50 | $83 |
| 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. |
37 | $112 | $154 |
| 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. |
35 | $117 | $224 |
| 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. |
26 | $363 | $478 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
25 | $22 | $72 |
| Prostate needle biopsy with image guidance A procedure to remove small tissue samples from the prostate gland using a needle. Image guidance is used to help the doctor accurately locate the area for sampling. |
23 | $309 | $437 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 22 | $35 | $50 |
| Laser vaporization of prostate A procedure that uses a laser to remove excess prostate tissue through an endoscope. The process includes controlling any bleeding that occurs during the treatment. |
21 | $608 | $788 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
18 | $57 | $86 |
| Injection to cause erection A procedure involving an injection administered to induce an erection. |
17 | $65 | $105 |
| 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. |
17 | $134 | $207 |
| 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. |
16 | $128 | $241 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
1.3% high complexity
11.2% medium
87.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,913
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $416/year across 7 years
Bottom 44% in FL for urology physician
20
Companies
100
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$164
2023
$223
2022
$362
2021
$550
2020
$143
2019
$602
2018
$869
Payments by company (2024)
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$69
180 Medical, Inc.
$27
Axonics, Inc.
$26
ABBVIE INC.
$23
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 73.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,215
Cook Medical LLC
$414
180 Medical, Inc.
$253
Coloplast Corp
$155
PFIZER INC.
$154
Wilmington Medical Supply, Inc.
$148
AbbVie, Inc.
$134
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$98
ConvaTec Inc.
$95
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$45
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$35
Axonics, Inc.
$26
ABBVIE INC.
$23
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$21
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$20
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$17
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$16
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 64.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANKTIVA · Androgel · Axonics · BOTOX · COOK · Cook · ELIGARD · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENTLECATH · GREENLIGHT · GentleCath · LUPRON DEPOT · LoFric · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Natesto · SPEEDICATH · SpeediCath · TOVIAZ · XTANDI
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
152
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Mekras is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in FL), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Mekras experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mekras performed 1,441 blood draw (venipuncture) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Mekras receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mekras received a total of $2,913 from 20 companies across 100 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Mekras's costs compare to other urology physicians in South Miami?
Dr. Mekras's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Mekras) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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