Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Pierpaoli, MD
Urology Physician · Chicago Ridge, IL
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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Pierpaoli from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Pierpaoli
Dr. Steven Pierpaoli is an urology physician in Chicago Ridge, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pierpaoli performed 17,267 Medicare services across 5,209 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pierpaoli received a total of $6,254 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 260 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. Pierpaoli 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 4% volume in IL
$6,254 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗17,267
Medicare services
Top 4% in IL for urology physician
5,209
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~863 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection, degarelix, 1 mg | 4,080 | $3 | $7 |
| BCG treatment for bladder cancer | 3,050 | $2 | $9 |
| 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. |
1,789 | $2 | $13 |
| 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. |
1,388 | $92 | $225 |
| Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg | 1,344 | $66 | $192 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
1,022 | $8 | $76 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
797 | $5 | $26 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
667 | $8 | $13 |
| 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. |
438 | $48 | $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. |
371 | $71 | $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. |
360 | $0 | $26 |
| 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. |
286 | $34 | $58 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
169 | $195 | $818 |
| 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. |
135 | $66 | $200 |
| 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. |
134 | $11 | $75 |
| 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. |
109 | $126 | $364 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
91 | $114 | $483 |
| 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. |
88 | $28 | $138 |
| Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique A laboratory test that uses a concentration technique to examine cells from a specimen. |
70 | $52 | $269 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
69 | $6 | $275 |
| 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. |
67 | $28 | $719 |
| 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. |
60 | $73 | $560 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
53 | $205 | $890 |
| 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. |
53 | $137 | $416 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
52 | $64 | $377 |
| 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. |
44 | $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. |
44 | $67 | $117 |
| 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. |
43 | $294 | $1,762 |
| 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. |
41 | $307 | $1,037 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
41 | $162 | $983 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 35 | $78 | $495 |
| 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. |
32 | $143 | $325 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 28 | $38 | $310 |
| 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. |
23 | $238 | $1,185 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
23 | $66 | $147 |
| CMV nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect cytomegalovirus (CMV) genetic material in a sample. |
22 | $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. |
22 | $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. |
22 | $35 | $58 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
22 | $34 | $58 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
22 | $34 | $58 |
| 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. |
19 | $123 | $1,567 |
| 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. |
15 | $366 | $1,390 |
| 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. |
15 | $69 | $241 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
12 | $272 | $1,131 |
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
34.0% medium
65.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,254
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $893/year across 7 years
Top 28% in IL for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
260
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
$6,008 (96.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$247 (3.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,359
2023
$1,132
2022
$1,948
2021
$534
2020
$253
2019
$246
2018
$782
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$238
Calyxo, Inc.
$190
ABBVIE INC.
$180
Teleflex LLC
$151
COLOPLAST CORP
$76
180 Medical, Inc.
$74
Olympus America Inc.
$54
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$54
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$47
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Tolmar, Inc.
$34
ConvaTec Inc.
$25
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$22
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$22
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Endo USA, Inc.
$21
Avation Medical, Inc.
$20
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 44.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$969
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$776
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$466
Boston Scientific Corporation
$362
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$321
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$261
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$224
Olympus America Inc.
$218
ABBVIE INC.
$206
Calyxo, Inc.
$190
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$178
Teleflex LLC
$177
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$176
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$167
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$143
180 Medical, Inc.
$130
Allergan, Inc.
$100
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$99
Tolmar, Inc.
$79
COLOPLAST CORP
$76
Axonics, Inc.
$73
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$68
ConvaTec Inc.
$67
NeoTract Inc.
$50
PFIZER INC.
$45
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$45
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$36
Ambu Inc.
$32
Coloplast Corp
$30
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$27
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$25
GENZYME CORPORATION
$24
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$22
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Endo USA, Inc.
$21
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$21
Avation Medical, Inc.
$20
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$19
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$17
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$17
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$16
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$16
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$15
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 35.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · CAMCEVI · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · CYSTO-NEPHRO VIDEOSCOPE · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FOUNDATIONONE · Flexible Cystoscopes Digital · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENTLECATH · ILLUCCIX · INTERSTIM · JATENZO · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LYNPARZA · LithoVue · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · NanoKnife · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · PREZCOBIX · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Porges Coloplast · Prolaris · REZUM · Rezum Generator · SPEEDICATH · ShockPulse · SpeediCath · Titan · Trelstar · UROLIFT · UroCuff · UroLift · UroLift System · Vivally · XENFORM · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · 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 (96%) 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. Pierpaoli is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Pierpaoli experienced with injection, degarelix, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pierpaoli performed 4,080 injection, degarelix, 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. Pierpaoli receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pierpaoli received a total of $6,254 from 51 companies across 260 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. Pierpaoli's costs compare to other urology physicians in Chicago Ridge?
Dr. Pierpaoli's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Pierpaoli) 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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