Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gregory Andros, M.D.

Q: Is Dr. Andros experienced with botox injection, per unit?

Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Andros performed 2,300 botox injection, per unit 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.

Q: Does Dr. Andros receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?

Yes. Dr. Andros received a total of $22,895 from 71 companies across 512 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.

Q: How do Dr. Andros's costs compare to other urology physicians in Joliet?

Dr. Andros's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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 on this page shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.

Q: What does Data Coverage mean?

Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Andros) 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.

Urology Physician · Joliet, IL

Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types

Mixed engagement

1541 RIVERBOAT CENTER DR, Joliet, IL 60431

8157413825

In practice since 2006 (20 years)

NPI: 1962481143 verify on NPPES ↗

Very High

DATA COVERAGE

Data in 4 of 4 federal sources

Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality

Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Andros 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. Andros

Dr. Gregory Andros is an urology physician in Joliet, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Andros performed 12,941 Medicare services across 5,409 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Andros received a total of $22,895 from 71 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 512 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. Andros 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 8% volume in IL $22,895 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗

12,941

Medicare services

Top 8% in IL for urology physician

5,409

Unique beneficiaries

$49

Avg. Medicare payment

Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

~647 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
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.	2,300	$5	$15
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.	1,794	$34	$92
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.	1,600	$0	$3
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.	1,221	$2	$17
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.	896	$91	$204
Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.	673	$8	$83
Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.	579	$8	$19
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)	382	$18	$79
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.	359	$68	$143
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.	311	$50	$114
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine.	188	$8	$264
Ertapenem sodium injection, 500 mg An injection of ertapenem sodium, an antibiotic medication, administered at a dose of 500 mg.	187	$10	$141
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.	156	$126	$283
Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.	148	$193	$751
Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample.	139	$34	$92
Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria.	139	$34	$92
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.	138	$34	$92
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.	126	$27	$667
Additional urethral implant in prostate Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope.	120	$748	$2,796
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.	105	$65	$133
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.	92	$12	$66
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.	89	$290	$1,035
Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories.	89	$379	$1,279
Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures.	87	$116	$452
Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood.	85	$18	$55
Hormone pellet insertion under the skin A small hormone pellet is placed just beneath the skin to release medication slowly over time.	77	$74	$328
Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics.	73	$28	$220
Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination.	67	$23	$124
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.	61	$104	$250
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.	56	$25	$75
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.	45	$165	$601
Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination.	42	$199	$697
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.	41	$20	$368
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.	39	$48	$500
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.	38	$230	$1,136
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	$68	$192
Implantable tissue marker, each A small marker is implanted into tissue to serve as a reference point for future medical imaging or procedures.	32	$110	$628
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.	30	$148	$353
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.	29	$28	$163
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.	29	$298	$2,876
Cell examination with selective cellular enhancement A laboratory test that examines cells from a specimen using a technique to selectively enhance specific cellular features for detailed analysis.	28	$48	$295
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.	23	$364	$2,009
Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope.	20	$1,095	$3,606
Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.	19	$145	$321
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.	18	$335	$1,147
Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder.	16	$33	$369
Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate A procedure involving the injection of a biodegradable substance into the tissue surrounding the prostate gland.	16	$2,341	$9,550
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.	16	$61	$660
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.	15	$158	$896
Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections.	14	$8	$44
Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body.	13	$475	$4,620
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.	13	$123	$1,568
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.	13	$1,388	$8,169
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	$268	$819
Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves.	11	$924	$2,863

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.

0.5% high complexity

39.9% medium

59.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗

$22,895

Total received (2018-2024)

Avg $3,271/year across 7 years

Top 9% in IL for urology physician

A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.

Companies

512

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

$10,720 (46.8%)

Speaking / Promotional

Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events

$8,804 (38.5%)

Consulting

Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise

$3,309 (14.5%)

Other

Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories

$63 (0.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024

$3,165

2023

$1,376

2022

$2,466

2021

$3,110

2020

$1,084

2019

$8,784

2018

$2,910

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting

Speaking

Meals & Travel

Research

PFIZER INC.

$968

Teleflex LLC

$479

Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.

$314

Olympus America Inc.

$253

Axonics, Inc.

$216

Calyxo, Inc.

$138

ABBVIE INC.

$114

COLOPLAST CORP

$93

Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.

$55

Endo USA, Inc.

$54

Astellas Pharma US Inc

$51

Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.

$47

Boston Scientific Corporation

$45

PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation

$44

Janssen Biotech, Inc.

$40

ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.

$37

Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

$34

Antares Pharma, Inc.

$34

Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC

$29

BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.

$26

UROGEN PHARMA, INC.

$24

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

$21

Tolmar, Inc.

$18

Medtronic, Inc.

$17

LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.

$14

Top 3 companies account for 55.6% of 2024 payments

All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›

NeoTract Inc.

$6,656

Teleflex LLC

$2,258

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

$2,228

Coloplast Corp

$1,685

Astellas Pharma US Inc

$1,392

PFIZER INC.

$1,080

Olympus America Inc.

$750

Antares Pharma, Inc.

$610

Axonics, Inc.

$545

Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.

$472

Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.

$352

Boston Scientific Corporation

$340

Janssen Biotech, Inc.

$290

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc

$242

COLOPLAST CORP

$233

Myovant Sciences Inc.

$218

Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.

$214

Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC

$198

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION

$193

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.

$183

PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation

$179

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

$165

ABBVIE INC.

$155

AbbVie Inc.

$153

Calyxo, Inc.

$138

Rochester Medical Corporation

$126

Medtronic USA, Inc.

$123

PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.

$107

Amgen Inc.

$106

Medtronic, Inc.

$98

Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

$77

Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.

$74

Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

$71

C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries

$70

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

$69

Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.

$69

Allergan, Inc.

$67

Baxter Healthcare

$63

Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC

$57

Endo USA, Inc.

$54

GENZYME CORPORATION

$43

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

$43

Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited

$39

ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.

$37

TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

$35

Tolmar, Inc.

$33

HealthTronics Mobile Solutions, LLC

$32

ConvaTec Inc.

$30

180 Medical, Inc.

$29

UROVANT SCIENCES INC

$28

Mission Pharmacal Company

$27

Allergan Inc.

$27

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

$26

BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.

$26

UROGEN PHARMA, INC.

$24

Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.

$24

Accord Healthcare, Inc.

$22

Palette Life Sciences, Inc.

$22

Telix Pharmaceuticals

$21

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation

$21

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

$20

Cook Medical LLC

$18

Retrophin, Inc.

$17

Osiris Therapeutics Inc.

$16

LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.

$14

DENTSPLY IH Inc.

$13

Cook Incorporated

$13

Hollister Incorporated

$13

CARDINAL HEALTH 414 LLC

$13

Aytu BioScience, Inc

$12

Travere Therapeutics, Inc.

Top 3 companies account for 48.7% of all-time payments

Associated products mentioned in payments ›

(815) Thiola · ALTIS · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Altis · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BIOPROTECT BALLOON IMPLANT SYSTEM · BOTOX · BRIDION · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · COOK MEDICAL WIRE GUIDES · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · Coloplast TFL Drive · DORMIA NO-TIP · EDEX · ELIGARD · ENDOUROLOGY · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL ONCOLOGY · GENERAL PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE · GENTLECATH · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · GREENLIGHT · General - Erectile Dysfunction · ILLUCCIX · INTERSTIM · INVOKANA · Infyna Chic · Isiris · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LoFric · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · Mobile Cryoblation Services · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Olympus Laser Devices · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · Otrexup · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Porges Coloplast · Prolaris · RESONANCE · REZUM · Rezum Generator · SOLTIVE · SOLYX · SPEEDICATH · Soltive · SpeediCath · TALZENNA · TEFLARO · TITAN · TLANDO · TOVIAZ · Thiola · Titan · Trelstar · URIBEL · UROLIFT · UROLIFT SYSTEM · Uribel · UroLift · UroLift System · UroPass Ureteral Access Sheath · VESICARE · VIRTUE · Varian CRYOCARE TOUCH System · XARELTO · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · ZYTIGA · 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 (47%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for urology physician in IL.

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Geographic Context

Urology physicians within 10 mi

Per 100K population

6.6

County median income

$107,799

Nearest hospital

SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
4.2 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. Andros is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in IL), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 9% 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. Andros experienced with botox injection, per unit?

Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Andros performed 2,300 botox injection, per unit 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. Andros receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?

Yes. Dr. Andros received a total of $22,895 from 71 companies across 512 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. Andros's costs compare to other urology physicians in Joliet?

Dr. Andros's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Andros) 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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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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