Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Herbert User, MD
Urology Physician · Chicago Ridge, IL
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. User
Dr. Herbert User is an urology physician in Chicago Ridge, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. User performed 5,959 Medicare services across 2,791 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. User received a total of $10,877 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 324 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. User 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 20% volume in IL
$10,877 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,959
Medicare services
Top 20% in IL for urology physician
2,791
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~298 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg | 1,386 | $67 | $192 |
| 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. |
878 | $2 | $12 |
| 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. |
824 | $95 | $225 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
656 | $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. |
546 | $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. |
275 | $49 | $76 |
| 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. |
161 | $65 | $147 |
| 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. |
116 | $0 | $26 |
| 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. |
108 | $123 | $359 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
102 | $193 | $819 |
| 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. |
84 | $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. |
84 | $67 | $117 |
| 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. |
70 | $66 | $210 |
| 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. |
59 | $11 | $73 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
48 | $114 | $481 |
| CMV nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect cytomegalovirus (CMV) genetic material in a sample. |
42 | $34 | $58 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
42 | $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. |
42 | $34 | $58 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
42 | $34 | $58 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
42 | $34 | $58 |
| 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. |
42 | $28 | $139 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
39 | $6 | $299 |
| 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. |
38 | $29 | $834 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
35 | $8 | $13 |
| 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. |
34 | $303 | $988 |
| 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. |
32 | $46 | $380 |
| 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 | $245 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
19 | $191 | $896 |
| 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. |
16 | $151 | $325 |
| 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. |
16 | $101 | $233 |
| 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. |
13 | $139 | $416 |
| Prostate tissue destruction using radiofrequency heated water vapor A procedure that destroys prostate tissue by using radiofrequency energy to heat water vapor. This method is applied to treat the prostate gland. |
12 | $1,295 | $5,000 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
12 | $45 | $574 |
| 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. |
12 | $298 | $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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,877
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,554/year across 7 years
Top 16% in IL for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
58
Companies
324
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
$10,774 (99.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$104 (1.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$971
2023
$1,253
2022
$1,189
2021
$1,955
2020
$698
2019
$1,736
2018
$3,076
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$237
ABBVIE INC.
$134
Tempus AI, Inc
$89
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$85
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$79
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$67
PFIZER INC.
$42
Olympus America Inc.
$39
Tolmar, Inc.
$37
ConvaTec Inc.
$27
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$23
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$23
COLOPLAST CORP
$20
Avation Medical, Inc.
$20
Teleflex LLC
$18
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 47.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
NeoTract Inc.
$2,548
Boston Scientific Corporation
$868
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$683
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$550
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$537
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$464
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$368
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$354
Allergan, Inc.
$294
PFIZER INC.
$263
Retrophin, Inc.
$247
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$237
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$235
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$203
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$185
ABBVIE INC.
$180
Allergan Inc.
$165
Teleflex LLC
$161
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$153
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$141
Amgen Inc.
$120
Olympus America Inc.
$112
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$112
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$104
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$104
GENZYME CORPORATION
$91
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$90
Tempus AI, Inc
$89
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$88
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$83
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$72
ConvaTec Inc.
$71
AbbVie Inc.
$70
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$70
180 Medical, Inc.
$69
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
Coloplast Corp
$52
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$44
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$39
Tolmar, Inc.
$37
COLOPLAST CORP
$36
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$33
Axonics, Inc.
$32
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$28
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$27
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$23
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$22
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$20
Avation Medical, Inc.
$20
Cardinal Health 414 LLC
$19
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$16
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$13
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$13
Ambu Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 37.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · AMS · Axonics · Axumin · BIOPROTECT BALLOON IMPLANT SYSTEM · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRACANALYSIS CDX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · CAMCEVI · CONTINENCE CARE · Coloplast TFL Drive · EDEX · ELIGARD · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FOUNDATIONONE · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENERAL - BPH · GENERAL - FEMALE SUI · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH · GENTLECATH GLIDE · GREENLIGHT · General - Kidney Stone Disease · JATENZO · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LoFric · MYRBETRIQ · NOCDURNA · NanoKnife · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Otrexup · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Porges Coloplast · Prolia · REZUM · SUTENT · SpeediCath · TLANDO · Thiola · Trelstar · Tria Firm · UROLIFT · UroCuff · UroLift · UroLift System · Vivally · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · 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 →
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
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. User is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of IL peers, with 20 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. User experienced with leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. User performed 1,386 leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg 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. User receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. User received a total of $10,877 from 58 companies across 324 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. User's costs compare to other urology physicians in Chicago Ridge?
Dr. User's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. User) 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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