Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Samuel Robinson, MD
Urology Physician · Macon, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Robinson
Dr. Samuel Robinson is an urology physician in Macon, GA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Robinson performed 4,967 Medicare services across 2,103 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Robinson received a total of $5,482 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 305 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. Robinson 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 21% volume in GA
$5,482 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,967
Medicare services
Top 21% in GA for urology physician
2,103
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
1,780 | $0 | $5 |
| 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. |
880 | $79 | $172 |
| 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. |
801 | $2 | $8 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
235 | $3 | $14 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 210 | $132 | $1,093 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
139 | $47 | $174 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
99 | $7 | $29 |
| 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. |
79 | $10 | $37 |
| 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. |
78 | $105 | $271 |
| 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. |
77 | $24 | $101 |
| 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. |
64 | $44 | $137 |
| 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. |
55 | $49 | $117 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
54 | $161 | $292 |
| 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. |
52 | $18 | $196 |
| 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. |
51 | $62 | $128 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
40 | $10 | $26 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
35 | $23 | $60 |
| 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. |
34 | $94 | $876 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
32 | $88 | $388 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 31 | $30 | $82 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the abdomen using two different angles to visualize internal structures. |
28 | $12 | $52 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via cystoscopy A tube is placed into the ureter using an endoscope inserted through the bladder. |
26 | $90 | $407 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 24 | $65 | $138 |
| 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. |
23 | $53 | $114 |
| 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. |
22 | $75 | $498 |
| 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. |
18 | $176 | $455 |
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.
1.2% high complexity
47.0% medium
51.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,482
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $783/year across 7 years
Top 43% in GA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
305
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
$5,368 (97.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$113 (2.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$522
2023
$929
2022
$656
2021
$1,315
2020
$278
2019
$1,034
2018
$746
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$132
ABBVIE INC.
$98
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$78
Medtronic, Inc.
$50
PFIZER INC.
$37
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$36
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$24
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$22
Endo USA, Inc.
$16
Calyxo, Inc.
$16
Ambu Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 58.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$773
PFIZER INC.
$441
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$330
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$309
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$244
ABBVIE INC.
$226
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$224
Medtronic, Inc.
$207
Amgen Inc.
$198
Ambu Inc.
$194
AbbVie Inc.
$194
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$171
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$158
AbbVie, Inc.
$117
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$111
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$110
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$109
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$108
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$81
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$72
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$67
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$66
Dornier MedTech America, Inc
$65
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$63
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$61
Janssen Products, LP
$60
Coloplast Corp
$58
Allergan Inc.
$51
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$44
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$43
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$42
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Rochester Medical Corporation
$38
Allergan, Inc.
$36
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Retrophin, Inc.
$26
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$24
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$20
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$17
Endo USA, Inc.
$16
Olympus America Inc.
$16
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Calyxo, Inc.
$16
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$13
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$12
Mission Pharmacal Company
$12
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Boston Scientific Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 28.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · AMS · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · AVEED · Androgel · Axumin · BIOFIX · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CAMCEVI · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · Consumables & Accessories · ELIGARD · ENDOBEAM · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · INTRAROSA · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Lithotripters & Accessories · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · NANOKNIFE · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · OXLUMO · PLUVICTO · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Porges Coloplast · Prolia · REZUM · Sonablate HIFU · TOVIAZ · TRIA · Thiola · Trelstar · Uribel · VESICARE · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · 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 →
Most payments (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
13
Per 100K population
8.3
County median income
$50,747
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT MACON NORTH 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Robinson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Robinson experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Robinson performed 1,780 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Robinson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Robinson received a total of $5,482 from 53 companies across 305 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. Robinson's costs compare to other urology physicians in Macon?
Dr. Robinson's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Robinson) 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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