Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Crawford, MD
Urology Physician · Vero 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. Crawford
Dr. Joseph Crawford is an urology physician in Vero Beach, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Crawford performed 19,113 Medicare services across 9,135 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Crawford received a total of $7,541 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 259 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. Crawford 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
$7,541 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 | 46397 | 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 ↗19,113
Medicare services
Top 6% in FL for urology physician
9,135
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~956 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
6,052 | $34 | $70 |
| Spectrophotometric chemical analysis A laboratory test that uses light to measure the concentration or presence of specific substances in a sample. |
1,056 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
894 | $96 | $225 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
775 | $3 | $20 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
648 | $8 | $10 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 624 | $18 | $50 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
528 | $6 | $12 |
| Total bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of bilirubin, a waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells, in your body. |
528 | $5 | $10 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
528 | $5 | $10 |
| Glucose level test on body fluid A laboratory test that measures the amount of glucose (sugar) present in a sample of body fluid. |
528 | $4 | $8 |
| Urine hemoglobin level test This test measures the amount of hemoglobin present in a urine sample. It helps detect the presence of blood in the urine. |
528 | $4 | $8 |
| Body fluid pH level test A laboratory test that measures the acidity or alkalinity of a body fluid sample. |
528 | $4 | $8 |
| Urine total protein level A laboratory test that measures the total amount of protein present in a urine sample. |
528 | $4 | $8 |
| Ketone bodies analysis, quantitative A laboratory test that measures the specific amount of ketone bodies in a sample. This procedure quantifies the levels of ketones to assess metabolic status. |
527 | $8 | $17 |
| Urinalysis for bacteria A urine test to check for the presence of bacteria. This procedure analyzes a urine sample to detect bacterial growth. |
510 | $29 | $60 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
473 | $34 | $70 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
472 | $34 | $70 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
472 | $34 | $70 |
| 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. |
325 | $68 | $155 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
264 | $8 | $45 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
241 | $172 | $350 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
232 | $18 | $50 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
189 | $45 | $200 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
161 | $9 | $100 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
116 | $37 | $155 |
| 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. |
111 | $149 | $450 |
| 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. |
106 | $11 | $55 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 105 | $130 | $325 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
101 | $18 | $45 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
77 | $23 | $59 |
| 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. |
75 | $264 | $640 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
68 | $317 | $500 |
| 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. |
68 | $159 | $240 |
| 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. |
66 | $27 | $150 |
| 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. |
61 | $20 | $100 |
| 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. |
58 | $43 | $120 |
| 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. |
46 | $126 | $350 |
| 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. |
46 | $100 | $220 |
| Ultrasound of scrotum An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the scrotum and its contents. It helps evaluate the testicles and surrounding structures. |
35 | $82 | $145 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
33 | $145 | $300 |
| 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. |
32 | $279 | $750 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via cystoscopy A tube is placed into the ureter using an endoscope inserted through the bladder. |
31 | $47 | $300 |
| CT scan of pelvis, without contrast A CT scan that uses X-rays to create detailed images of the pelvic area without the use of contrast dye. |
31 | $114 | $300 |
| 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. |
31 | $28 | $75 |
| Injection to cause erection A procedure involving an injection administered to induce an erection. |
29 | $77 | $195 |
| Ultrasound of penis artery and vein blood flow An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow through the arteries and veins of the penis. |
29 | $90 | $255 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
23 | $112 | $300 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 20 | $38 | $105 |
| 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. |
17 | $267 | $575 |
| 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. |
16 | $323 | $1,000 |
| Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized) A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium. |
16 | $13 | $40 |
| 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. |
15 | $602 | $1,992 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
14 | $203 | $530 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
14 | $48 | $130 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 12 | $2 | $100 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
5.1% medium
94.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,541
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,077/year across 7 years
Top 28% in FL for urology physician
48
Companies
259
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
$6,371 (84.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,170 (15.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,332
2023
$2,106
2022
$766
2021
$841
2020
$389
2019
$603
2018
$1,505
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Coloplast Corp
$1,464
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,116
Teleflex LLC
$1,084
COLOPLAST CORP
$694
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$304
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$281
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$279
Axonics, Inc.
$266
Boston Scientific Corporation
$181
Janssen Products, LP
$161
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$160
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$137
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$134
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$103
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$96
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$87
PFIZER INC.
$73
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
AbbVie Inc.
$65
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$64
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$62
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$49
ConvaTec Inc.
$47
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$46
ABBVIE INC.
$41
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Olympus America Inc.
$38
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$37
Medtronic, Inc.
$33
Rochester Medical Corporation
$24
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$24
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$23
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$23
ROCHESTER MEDICAL CORPORATION
$22
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$22
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$18
Tolmar, Inc.
$18
Endo USA, Inc.
$17
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$17
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Rigicon,Inc.
$16
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$16
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$15
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$14
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$14
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$12
Medline Industries, Inc.
$12
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 48.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
8.5 FR. X 675MM · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · Bard InLay Optima Ureteral Stent with HydroGlide Guidewire · CAMCEVI · CMOS VIDEO URETEROSCOPE · CONTINENCE CARE · EDEX · ELIGARD · ENDOBEAM · ERLEADA · Erleada · FOUNDATIONONE · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH · GreenLight XPS · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · JATENZO · JELMYTO · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LoFric · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · POSLUMA · PROVENGE · REZUM · RIGI10 MALLEABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS · Rezum Generator · SPEEDICATH · SWISS LITHOCLAST TRILOGY · Self-Cath · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · TITAN · Titan · Trelstar · UROLIFT · VESICARE · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · ZYTIGA · eCoin Device Kit · 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 →
Most payments (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $39 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
9.8
County median income
$71,049
Nearest hospital
CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER 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. Crawford 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. Crawford experienced with infectious disease dna/rna test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Crawford performed 6,052 infectious disease dna/rna test 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. Crawford receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Crawford received a total of $7,541 from 48 companies across 259 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. Crawford's costs compare to other urology physicians in Vero Beach?
Dr. Crawford's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Crawford) 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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