Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Herbert User, MD
Urology Physician · Chicago Ridge, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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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 in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. User received a total of $10,877 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 324 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 20% volume in IL
$10,877 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,959
Medicare services
Top 20% in IL for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
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
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
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)
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? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
321
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ADVOCATE CHRIST HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
1.6 mi
1.6 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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 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. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. User receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. User received a total of $10,877 from 58 companies across 324 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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