Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thomas Sorbera, M.D.
Urology Physician · Statesboro, GA
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. Sorbera
Dr. Thomas Sorbera is an urology physician in Statesboro, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sorbera performed 10,929 Medicare services across 885 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sorbera received a total of $6,400 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 171 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. Sorbera 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in GA
$6,400 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,929
Medicare services
Top 9% in GA for urology physician
885
Unique beneficiaries
$11
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~575 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
9,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
499 | $91 | $180 |
| 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. |
166 | $67 | $150 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
99 | $189 | $600 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
88 | $49 | $100 |
| 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 | $110 | $250 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional. |
65 | $45 | $125 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
55 | $4 | $20 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
42 | $6 | $50 |
| 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. |
41 | $9 | $30 |
| 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. |
34 | $140 | $250 |
| 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. |
29 | $84 | $610 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
22 | $36 | $100 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 21 | $94 | $300 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with endoscope A procedure to break up a stone in the ureter using an endoscope. The endoscope is inserted to locate and crush the stone. |
18 | $291 | $617 |
| 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. |
18 | $558 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
16 | $51 | $200 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 15 | $152 | $300 |
| Injection to cause erection A procedure involving an injection administered to induce an erection. |
12 | $61 | $150 |
| Phentolamine mesylate injection, up to 5 mg An injection of phentolamine mesylate administered in a dose of up to 5 mg. |
11 | $354 | $500 |
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
88.8% medium
10.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,400
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $914/year across 7 years
Top 33% in GA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
54
Companies
171
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
$6,325 (98.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$75 (1.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$414
2023
$184
2022
$815
2021
$1,048
2020
$503
2019
$2,748
2018
$688
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$327
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Tolmar, Inc.
$16
Endo USA, Inc.
$16
ABBVIE INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 88.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Coloplast Corp
$2,118
Boston Scientific Corporation
$808
COLOPLAST CORP
$571
Dornier MedTech America, Inc
$195
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$177
NeoTract Inc.
$172
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$160
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$152
Allergan, Inc.
$144
Augmenix, Inc.
$132
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$108
Rigicon,Inc.
$102
Endocare, Inc.
$100
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$95
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$86
HealthTronics Mobile Solutions, LLC
$84
TissueTech, Inc.
$81
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$77
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$72
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$58
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$55
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$55
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$54
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$51
Allergan Inc.
$50
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$46
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$38
IsoRay, Inc
$37
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$37
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$37
AbbVie Inc.
$36
PFIZER INC.
$33
Rochester Medical Corporation
$27
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$25
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$24
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$20
AbbVie, Inc.
$18
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$18
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Zyla Life Sciences
$17
Covidien LP
$16
Tolmar, Inc.
$16
Endo USA, Inc.
$16
RGH Enterprises, Inc.
$15
ABBVIE INC.
$15
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$15
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$13
Axonics, Inc.
$13
TISSUETECH, INC.
$13
Amgen Inc.
$12
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 54.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
15FRX37CM · AMS · AMS 700 · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · Androgel · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Brachytherapy Source · CAMCEVI · CHNL:7FR · Dornier MedTech · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · FLEXIBLE CYSTOSCOPE · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL - ONCOLOGY · GIAPREZA · GRAFIX PL · GREENLIGHT · General - Erectile Dysfunction · Genesis · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · Lithotripters & Accessories · MAGIC3 · Mobile Cryoblation Services · Mobile Laser Services · NEOX · Noctiva · Nubeqa · OBTRYX · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · PROVENGE · Prokera · Prolia · REZUM · Rezum Generator · Rigi10 Malleable Penile Prosthesis · SOLYX BLUE · SPRIX · STRAVIX · SUTENT · SWISS LITHOCLAST TRILOGY · SpaceOAR · Stravix · TA · TITAN · TOVIAZ · Thiola · Titan · Trelstar · UPSYLON · UroLift · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · ZERBAXA · rezum Generator
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
3.7
County median income
$56,832
Nearest hospital
EAST GEORGIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Sorbera is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Sorbera experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sorbera performed 9,600 testosterone injection 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. Sorbera receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sorbera received a total of $6,400 from 54 companies across 171 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. Sorbera's costs compare to other urology physicians in Statesboro?
Dr. Sorbera's average Medicare payment per service is $11. 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. Sorbera) 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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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. 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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