Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Kaplinsky, MD
Urology Physician · Park Ridge, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kaplinsky
Dr. Robert Kaplinsky is an urology physician in Park Ridge, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kaplinsky performed 8,559 Medicare services across 5,372 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kaplinsky received a total of $8,619 from 70 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 449 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. Kaplinsky 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 13% volume in IL
$8,619 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,559
Medicare services
Top 13% in IL for urology physician
5,372
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~428 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 | 1,806 | $67 | $150 |
| 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. |
1,708 | $2 | $20 |
| 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. |
1,280 | $64 | $163 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
1,189 | $8 | $100 |
| 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. |
532 | $91 | $228 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
353 | $43 | $80 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
251 | $193 | $930 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
210 | $81 | $570 |
| 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. |
177 | $67 | $140 |
| 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. |
165 | $122 | $302 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 150 | $137 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
88 | $148 | $380 |
| 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. |
70 | $29 | $160 |
| 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. |
70 | $82 | $204 |
| Implantable tissue marker, each A small marker is implanted into tissue to serve as a reference point for future medical imaging or procedures. |
65 | $232 | $800 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
59 | $44 | $103 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
41 | $201 | $1,010 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
41 | $103 | $590 |
| 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. |
37 | $111 | $260 |
| 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. |
36 | $51 | $340 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
35 | $88 | $243 |
| 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. |
26 | $100 | $2,140 |
| 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. |
24 | $487 | $4,100 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 22 | $82 | $500 |
| 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. |
22 | $271 | $1,130 |
| 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. |
22 | $599 | $9,800 |
| Endoscopic removal of bladder or urethra growth, 2.0-5.0 cm This procedure uses an endoscope to destroy or remove a growth from the bladder or urethra that measures between 2.0 and 5.0 centimeters. |
16 | $248 | $1,320 |
| 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. |
15 | $20 | $580 |
| Endoscopic removal of kidney or ureter stone A procedure to remove or manipulate a stone in the kidney or ureter using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize and treat the stone. |
13 | $284 | $1,680 |
| 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. |
13 | $68 | $660 |
| Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate A procedure involving the injection of a biodegradable substance into the tissue surrounding the prostate gland. |
12 | $2,439 | $9,000 |
| 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. |
11 | $341 | $1,800 |
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.
0.7% high complexity
18.6% medium
80.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,619
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,231/year across 7 years
Top 20% in IL for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
70
Companies
449
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
$8,340 (96.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$178 (2.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$100 (1.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,422
2023
$1,192
2022
$1,513
2021
$722
2020
$913
2019
$1,322
2018
$1,535
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$174
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$150
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$147
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$118
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$114
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$95
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$91
ABBVIE INC.
$64
PFIZER INC.
$63
Endo USA, Inc.
$57
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$43
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Teleflex LLC
$29
Boston Scientific Corporation
$26
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$25
ConvaTec Inc.
$22
Tempus AI, Inc
$20
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Calyxo, Inc.
$15
Olympus America Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 33.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$870
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$763
PFIZER INC.
$709
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$685
Olympus America Inc.
$407
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$400
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$388
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$344
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$237
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$231
Allergan Inc.
$221
UroGPO LLC
$166
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$150
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$143
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$137
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$130
AbbVie, Inc.
$129
ABBVIE INC.
$128
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$124
ConvaTec Inc.
$110
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$110
COMSORT, Inc
$100
Allergan, Inc.
$97
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$92
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$91
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$89
AbbVie Inc.
$85
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$84
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$84
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$73
Coloplast Corp
$72
Rochester Medical Corporation
$65
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$64
Teleflex LLC
$61
Boston Scientific Corporation
$60
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$58
Endo USA, Inc.
$57
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
Amgen Inc.
$47
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$43
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$43
Axonics, Inc.
$38
NeoTract Inc.
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$36
Mission Pharmacal Company
$35
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$34
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$30
Tolmar, Inc.
$29
ROCHESTER MEDICAL CORPORATION
$25
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$25
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$25
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$23
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$23
GENZYME CORPORATION
$22
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$20
Tempus AI, Inc
$20
Ethicon US, LLC
$19
Hollister Incorporated
$19
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
180 Medical, Inc.
$17
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$16
Calyxo, Inc.
$15
MISSION PHARMACAL COMPANY
$14
EDAP TECHNOMED INC
$14
Cook Medical LLC
$13
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$13
AKRIMAX PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$12
COLOPLAST CORP
$11
Zyla Life Sciences
$11
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 27.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Androgel · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX - UROLOGY · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · Da Vinci Surgical System · EDEX · ELIGARD · ENSEAL Product Family · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · GENTLECATH · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · GREENLIGHT · JATENZO · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LoFric · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NGAGE · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · OXLUMO · Olympus · Olympus Laser Devices · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · PROVENGE · Prolaris · Prolia · ROCHESTER MAGIC3 · Renal Dilator/Sheath Set 8.0 FR (2.667 mm) - 30FR (10 mm) · Rezum Generator · SOLTIVE · SPEEDICATH · SPRIX · SUTENT · SWISS LITHOCLAST TRILOGY · Soltive · SpeediCath · Stendra · TOVIAZ · Thiola · Titan · Trelstar · UGN Laser Capital · URIBEL · UROLIFT · Uribel · UroLift · UroLift System · VaPro · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · YONSA · ZYTIGA · eCoin Device Kit · iTIND System
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
363
Per 100K population
7.0
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
ADVOCATE LUTHERAN GENERAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Kaplinsky is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% 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. Kaplinsky experienced with leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kaplinsky performed 1,806 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. Kaplinsky receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kaplinsky received a total of $8,619 from 70 companies across 449 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. Kaplinsky's costs compare to other urology physicians in Park Ridge?
Dr. Kaplinsky's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Kaplinsky) 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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