Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Aaron Berger, M.D.
Urology Physician · Chicago Ridge, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Berger
Dr. Aaron Berger is an urology physician in Chicago Ridge, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Berger performed 23,572 Medicare services across 3,495 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Berger received a total of $434,286 from 76 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1510 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Berger 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 3% volume in IL
$434,286 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗23,572
Medicare services
Top 3% in IL for urology physician
3,495
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,241 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 8,580 | $18 | $42 |
| Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg | 4,620 | $65 | $192 |
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
3,300 | $5 | $11 |
| BCG treatment for bladder cancer | 1,351 | $2 | $9 |
| 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. |
997 | $92 | $225 |
| 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. |
753 | $2 | $13 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
532 | $8 | $75 |
| 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. |
494 | $34 | $58 |
| 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. |
440 | $49 | $77 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
320 | $8 | $12 |
| 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. |
284 | $0 | $25 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 159 | $131 | $983 |
| 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. |
145 | $25 | $140 |
| 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. |
143 | $70 | $148 |
| 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. |
135 | $11 | $74 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
121 | $185 | $824 |
| 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. |
110 | $121 | $358 |
| 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. |
90 | $66 | $204 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
81 | $6 | $295 |
| 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. |
81 | $31 | $813 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
76 | $34 | $58 |
| Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample. |
76 | $67 | $117 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
58 | $113 | $486 |
| Other procedure on male genital system A surgical or medical intervention performed on the male genital organs that does not fall under other specific categories. |
56 | $219 | $1,024 |
| Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate A procedure involving the injection of a biodegradable substance into the tissue surrounding the prostate gland. |
53 | $2,350 | $7,585 |
| 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. |
45 | $47 | $380 |
| Implantable tissue marker, each A small marker is implanted into tissue to serve as a reference point for future medical imaging or procedures. |
44 | $133 | $584 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
38 | $34 | $58 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
38 | $34 | $58 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
38 | $34 | $58 |
| CMV nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect cytomegalovirus (CMV) genetic material in a sample. |
36 | $34 | $58 |
| Herpes simplex virus nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the genetic material of the herpes simplex virus. |
36 | $34 | $58 |
| 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. |
32 | $71 | $225 |
| 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. |
28 | $74 | $551 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
25 | $246 | $988 |
| Prostate radiation therapy device placement A device is placed in the prostate to facilitate radiation therapy. This procedure involves positioning the device to aid in the delivery of radiation treatment. |
23 | $64 | $604 |
| 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. |
22 | $588 | $6,477 |
| 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. |
21 | $319 | $920 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
21 | $149 | $325 |
| 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. |
18 | $20 | $288 |
| 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. |
17 | $88 | $258 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
12 | $195 | $889 |
| Special tissue stain, multiplex A laboratory procedure using special stains to examine tissue samples. This multiplex technique allows for the analysis of multiple markers on a single slide. |
12 | $126 | $416 |
| Prostate needle biopsy pathology exam Laboratory examination of prostate tissue samples obtained via needle biopsy. The pathologist inspects the tissue both visually and under a microscope to identify any abnormalities. |
11 | $291 | $1,775 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
55.8% medium
44.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$434,286
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $62,041/year across 7 years
Top 1% in IL for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
76
Companies
1,510
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$318,314 (73.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$95,015 (21.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$20,957 (4.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$126,614
2023
$99,238
2022
$37,443
2021
$26,494
2020
$48,105
2019
$62,288
2018
$34,104
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$39,734
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$20,662
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18,452
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15,812
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$13,867
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$3,060
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$2,997
PFIZER INC.
$2,640
pharmaand GmbH
$2,229
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$2,200
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,439
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$1,081
ABBVIE INC.
$297
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$233
Teleflex LLC
$227
Calyxo, Inc.
$208
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$190
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$155
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$152
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$144
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$135
Tolmar, Inc.
$115
Olympus America Inc.
$97
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$84
Endo USA, Inc.
$76
Boston Scientific Corporation
$72
Tempus AI, Inc
$71
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$40
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$31
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$29
ConvaTec Inc.
$27
COLOPLAST CORP
$22
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$19
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 62.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$155,697
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$75,866
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41,688
PFIZER INC.
$28,826
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$25,893
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20,191
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$16,381
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$14,114
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$9,442
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$5,956
NeoTract Inc.
$4,436
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$4,373
BK Medical Holding Company Inc.
$3,200
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$3,197
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$2,997
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,549
Photocure Inc
$2,265
pharmaand GmbH
$2,229
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$2,200
COLOPLAST CORP
$1,114
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$1,017
Teleflex LLC
$902
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$898
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$819
Coloplast Corp
$688
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$581
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$544
ABBVIE INC.
$473
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$472
Amgen Inc.
$395
Olympus America Inc.
$389
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$386
Allergan, Inc.
$247
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$246
Ambu Inc.
$231
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$211
Calyxo, Inc.
$208
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$207
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$205
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$189
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$155
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$152
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$144
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$137
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$135
Tolmar, Inc.
$133
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$128
AbbVie Inc.
$122
AbbVie, Inc.
$117
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$110
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$106
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$93
GENZYME CORPORATION
$86
Endo USA, Inc.
$76
Retrophin, Inc.
$74
Tempus AI, Inc
$71
Cardinal Health 414 LLC
$58
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$49
180 Medical, Inc.
$38
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$36
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$33
IsoRay, Inc
$30
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$29
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$28
ConvaTec Inc.
$27
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$26
Allergan Inc.
$26
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$22
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$19
EDAP TECHNOMED INC
$17
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$16
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$16
Cook Incorporated
$15
Cook Medical LLC
$13
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$13
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$13
Top 3 companies account for 62.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · AMS · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Androgel · Axumin · BIOPROTECT BALLOON IMPLANT SYSTEM · BOTOX · BRAC CDx · BRACANALYSIS CDX · BRACAnalysis CDx · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Brachytherapy Source · CAMCEVI · CLENPIQ · CONTINENCE CARE · COOK MEDICAL DILATION/ACCESS · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · CYSTO-NEPHRO VIDEOSCOPE · CYSVIEW · Coloplast TFL Drive · Cysview · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · EVENITY · EndoSheath Technology · Erleada · FIRMAGON · FOUNDATIONONE · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - BPH · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENTLECATH · GENTLECATH GLIDE · GREENLIGHT · General - BPH · GreenLight XPS · Gyrus ACMI · ILLUCCIX · JATENZO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LithoVue · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Myrbetriq · NEOX · NOCDURNA · NanoKnife · Noctiva · Nubeqa · OLYMPUS · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Olympus Cysto-Resection · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · Otrexup · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · PREZCOBIX · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Porges Coloplast · Prolaris · Prolia · RESONANCE · REZUM · Rezum Generator · Rubraca · SOLTIVE · SPACEOAR · SPACEOAR VUE · SPEEDICATH · SUBSYS · SUTENT · SWISS LITHOCLAST TRILOGY · Soltive · Solyx SIS System · Sonablate · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · Spanner Prothetic Stent · SpeediCath · Stendra · TALZENNA · TITAN · TOVIAZ · Thiola · ThunderBeat · Titan · Trelstar · Tria Firm · UROLIFT · Ultra-Catch NT 1.8 Fr (0.60mm) x 115cm Stone Retrieval Device · UroCuff · UroLift · UroLift System · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · YONSA · iTIND System · 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 →
The majority of payments (73%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in urology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for urology physician in IL.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
321
Per 100K population
6.2
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
ADVOCATE CHRIST HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
1.6 mi
1.6 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. Berger is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in IL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of IL peers, 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. Berger experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Berger performed 8,580 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Berger receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Berger received a total of $434,286 from 76 companies across 1,510 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. Berger's costs compare to other urology physicians in Chicago Ridge?
Dr. Berger's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Berger) 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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