Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Brandes, M.D.
Urology Physician · Lisle, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Brandes
Dr. Steven Brandes is an urology physician in Lisle, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brandes performed 1,572 Medicare services across 1,254 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brandes received a total of $5,471 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 144 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. Brandes 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
▲ 1,572 Medicare services
$5,471 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,572
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in IL for urology physician
1,254
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
252 | $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. |
249 | $101 | $229 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
233 | $9 | $59 |
| 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. |
175 | $72 | $157 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
121 | $8 | $20 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
93 | $207 | $822 |
| 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. |
83 | $91 | $235 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 55 | $18 | $94 |
| 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. |
48 | $112 | $359 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
30 | $8 | $214 |
| 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 | $140 | $307 |
| 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. |
25 | $25 | $133 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
21 | $18 | $94 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
18 | $76 | $179 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
17 | $110 | $389 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
17 | $8 | $44 |
| 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. |
16 | $67 | $151 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
15 | $190 | $588 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
15 | $27 | $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. |
14 | $71 | $219 |
| 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. |
12 | $110 | $2,392 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
11 | $5 | $26 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
11 | $6 | $33 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
11 | $47 | $179 |
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.
0.8% high complexity
16.9% medium
82.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,471
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $912/year across 6 years
Top 30% in IL for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
144
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
$5,400 (98.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$71 (1.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,423
2023
$2,445
2022
$543
2021
$16
2019
$394
2018
$650
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$282
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$184
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$180
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$149
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$134
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$107
ABBVIE INC.
$78
Axonics, Inc.
$73
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$73
COLOPLAST CORP
$38
Boston Scientific Corporation
$35
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
Tolmar, Inc.
$24
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 45.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,165
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,003
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$435
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$391
Axonics, Inc.
$307
Coloplast Corp
$260
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$236
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$180
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$135
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$134
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$111
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$107
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$102
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$98
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$95
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$90
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$84
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$79
ABBVIE INC.
$78
Ambu Inc.
$64
Tolmar, Inc.
$62
Olympus America Inc.
$53
COLOPLAST CORP
$38
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$32
Medtronic, Inc.
$30
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$18
AbbVie Inc.
$18
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$16
Mission Pharmacal Company
$15
Top 3 companies account for 47.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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
299
Per 100K population
32.2
County median income
$110,502
Nearest hospital
ADVOCATE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
3.4 mi
3.4 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. Brandes is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Brandes experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brandes performed 252 automated urinalysis 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. Brandes receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brandes received a total of $5,471 from 31 companies across 144 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. Brandes's costs compare to other urology physicians in Lisle?
Dr. Brandes's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Brandes) 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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