Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Nadler, MD
Urology Physician · Springfield, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Nadler 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. Nadler
Dr. Robert Nadler is an urology physician in Springfield, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nadler performed 1,430 Medicare services across 1,245 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nadler received a total of $92,604 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 157 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Nadler 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
▲ 1,430 Medicare services
$92,604 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,430
Medicare services
Bottom 44% in IL for urology physician
1,245
Unique beneficiaries
$99
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~72 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
167 | $3 | $26 |
| 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. |
155 | $62 | $241 |
| 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. |
132 | $94 | $517 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
127 | $158 | $805 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
110 | $6 | $6 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
98 | $3 | $15 |
| 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. |
67 | $112 | $2,696 |
| 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. |
55 | $38 | $178 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
46 | $167 | $884 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
46 | $25 | $1,071 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
35 | $8 | $96 |
| 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. |
32 | $338 | $2,347 |
| 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. |
30 | $235 | $1,345 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
28 | $8 | $103 |
| 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. |
28 | $59 | $329 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
27 | $27 | $134 |
| 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. |
27 | $108 | $547 |
| Endoscopic removal of pelvic lymph nodes, bilateral A surgical procedure to remove lymph nodes from both sides of the pelvis using an endoscope. This minimally invasive technique involves making small incisions to access and excise the tissue. |
25 | $271 | $7,563 |
| Surgical removal of prostate and lymph nodes This procedure involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope. |
24 | $923 | $8,089 |
| 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. |
24 | $102 | $624 |
| Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding. |
19 | $566 | $4,425 |
| 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. |
19 | $79 | $220 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via cystoscopy A tube is placed into the ureter using an endoscope inserted through the bladder. |
16 | $84 | $1,033 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
16 | $8 | $108 |
| Bladder biopsy using endoscope A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the bladder using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. The sample is then examined to check for abnormalities. |
14 | $63 | $1,689 |
| Ureter or kidney growth biopsy or destruction via endoscope A procedure to remove or destroy a growth in the ureter or kidney using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize and treat the area. |
14 | $351 | $2,560 |
| Bladder and urethra clot removal with endoscope A procedure using an endoscope to irrigate and remove multiple blood clots from the bladder and urethra. |
13 | $195 | $1,251 |
| Intraoperative ultrasound guidance Use of ultrasound imaging during a surgical procedure to help guide the surgeon's actions. |
13 | $50 | $333 |
| 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. |
12 | $5 | $58 |
| 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. |
11 | $129 | $893 |
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.
10.1% high complexity
13.6% medium
76.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$92,604
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,229/year across 7 years
Top 4% in IL for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
157
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$66,836 (72.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$22,889 (24.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,879 (3.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$430
2023
$350
2022
$3,653
2021
$21,517
2020
$16,288
2019
$27,078
2018
$23,287
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$127
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$106
Boston Scientific Corporation
$82
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$39
Ambu Inc.
$24
PFIZER INC.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 73.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Retrophin, Inc.
$49,616
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$40,092
Boston Scientific Corporation
$873
Coloplast Corp
$294
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$267
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$220
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$187
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$152
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$127
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$106
Olympus America Inc.
$76
Medtronic, Inc.
$62
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$61
ABBVIE INC.
$58
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$57
PFIZER INC.
$41
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$41
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$39
NeoTract Inc.
$31
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$29
180 Medical, Inc.
$25
Ambu Inc.
$24
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$19
Cook Medical LLC
$18
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$18
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Ethicon US, LLC
$16
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$14
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$12
Top 3 companies account for 97.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Da Vinci Surgical System · Echelon Flex · Erleada · FLEXIVA · GEMTESA · GENERAL - BPH · GENERAL BPH · General - Kidney Stone Disease · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LithoVue · Myrbetriq · PREZCOBIX · PROLARIS · PYLARIFY · Renal Dilator/Sheath Set 8.0 FR (2.667 mm) - 30FR (10 mm) · SIGNIA · SPEEDICATH · SpeediCath · Stendra · Thiola · UroLift · WILLIAMS · XTANDI · 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 →
The majority of payments (72%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in urology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for urology physician in IL.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
32
Per 100K population
16.4
County median income
$74,114
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Nadler is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Nadler experienced with urinalysis with microscopic exam?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nadler performed 167 urinalysis with microscopic exam 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. Nadler receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nadler received a total of $92,604 from 30 companies across 157 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. Nadler's costs compare to other urology physicians in Springfield?
Dr. Nadler's average Medicare payment per service is $99. 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. Nadler) 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.
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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