Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Orlando Lopez, MD

Urology Physician · Stockbridge, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
180 N PARK TRL STE 100, Stockbridge, GA 30281
7704745281
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1518065754 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Lopez

Dr. Orlando Lopez is an urology physician in Stockbridge, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lopez performed 8,217 Medicare services across 3,785 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lopez received a total of $3,526 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 31 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. Lopez 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 12% volume in GA $3,526 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
8,217
Medicare services
Top 12% in GA for urology physician
3,785
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~432 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.
2,880 $0 $2
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.
1,089 $2 $15
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.
791 $66 $165
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
562 $8 $15
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.
475 $35 $266
PSA test (prostate cancer screening) 460 $18 $54
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.
266 $91 $315
Basic metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels.
239 $8 $25
Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum
An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity.
213 $74 $519
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.
176 $77 $889
Free PSA test
A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood.
136 $18 $54
Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound
A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures.
132 $41 $271
Injection, triptorelin pamoate, 3.75 mg 114 $300 $900
Abdominal X-ray, 1 view
An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures.
106 $23 $100
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine.
91 $7 $213
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
86 $8 $70
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.
71 $0 $8
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
68 $181 $800
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.
64 $11 $100
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.
44 $19 $275
Complete blood count (CBC), automated
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood.
35 $6 $40
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.
31 $182 $1,565
Total testosterone level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women.
25 $25 $75
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.
19 $26 $215
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.
18 $101 $1,436
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.
13 $322 $1,275
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.
13 $121 $380
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
52.4% medium
47.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,526
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $588/year across 6 years
Bottom 44% in GA for urology physician
14
Companies
31
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
$3,327 (94.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$198 (5.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$24
2023
$175
2022
$102
2021
$1,402
2019
$452
2018
$1,370

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
NeoTract Inc.
$1,344
Teleflex LLC
$1,343
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$206
Coloplast Corp
$205
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$152
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$124
Premier Dental Products Company
$35
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$24
Axonics, Inc.
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
Mission Pharmacal Company
$15
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$9
Retrophin, Inc.
$3
Top 3 companies account for 82.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · AMS · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · Axonics · CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM · ENAMELON PREVENTIVE TREATMENT · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · NUEDEXTA · TITAN · Thiola · UROLIFT · Uribel · UroLift · UroLift 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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Urology physicians within 10 mi
105
Per 100K population
42.8
County median income
$81,612
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT HENRY HOSPITAL
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. Lopez is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% 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. Lopez experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lopez performed 2,880 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. Lopez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lopez received a total of $3,526 from 14 companies across 31 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. Lopez's costs compare to other urology physicians in Stockbridge?
Dr. Lopez's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Lopez) 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 →
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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