Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ricardo De Oliveira Soares, MD. FEBU
Urology Physician · Sycamore, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. De Oliveira Soares
Dr. Ricardo De Oliveira Soares is an urology physician in Sycamore, IL, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. De Oliveira Soares performed 5,436 Medicare services across 1,630 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. De Oliveira Soares received a total of $3,924 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 27 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. De Oliveira Soares 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.
✓ 9 years in practice
▲ Top 23% volume in IL
$3,924 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,436
Medicare services
Top 23% in IL for urology physician
1,630
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~604 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCG treatment for bladder cancer | 3,500 | $2 | $9 |
| 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. |
348 | $91 | $255 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
293 | $7 | $137 |
| 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. |
258 | $60 | $171 |
| 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. |
162 | $2 | $20 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
131 | $173 | $938 |
| 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. |
102 | $66 | $728 |
| 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. |
92 | $136 | $378 |
| 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. |
62 | $60 | $184 |
| 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. |
58 | $77 | $280 |
| 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. |
55 | $118 | $392 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
51 | $93 | $282 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
49 | $9 | $204 |
| 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. |
39 | $66 | $292 |
| 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. |
27 | $108 | $2,124 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 25 | $74 | $608 |
| Surgical removal of prostate and lymph nodes This procedure involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope. |
22 | $939 | $6,538 |
| 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. |
21 | $45 | $423 |
| 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. |
21 | $241 | $1,262 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
21 | $67 | $175 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
20 | $25 | $164 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
19 | $101 | $1,272 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
14 | $25 | $157 |
| 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. |
12 | $343 | $2,249 |
| 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. |
12 | $502 | $3,979 |
| 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. |
11 | $276 | $2,910 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
11 | $39 | $100 |
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.
1.1% high complexity
6.1% medium
92.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗$3,924
Total received (2019-2023)
Avg $981/year across 4 years
Top 38% in IL for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
7
Companies
27
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
$3,909 (99.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15 (0.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$1,702
2022
$937
2021
$55
2019
$1,230
Payments by company (2023)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$1,702
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2023) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$1,702
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$1,147
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$970
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$48
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$21
180 Medical, Inc.
$20
PFIZER INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 97.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
8.5 FR. X 675MM · CMOS VIDEO URETEROSCOPE · Da Vinci Surgical System · GENTLECATH · LITHOVUE · NANOKNIFE · NEPHROSCOPE MIP M · XTANDI
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
29
Per 100K population
28.9
County median income
$69,022
Nearest hospital
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL
9.0 mi
9.0 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 2023 |
| 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. De Oliveira Soares is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. De Oliveira Soares experienced with bcg treatment for bladder cancer?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. De Oliveira Soares performed 3,500 bcg treatment for bladder cancer 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. De Oliveira Soares receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. De Oliveira Soares received a total of $3,924 from 7 companies across 27 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. De Oliveira Soares's costs compare to other urology physicians in Sycamore?
Dr. De Oliveira Soares's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. De Oliveira Soares) 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.
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