Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Zachareas, M.D.
Urology Physician · Beverly, MA
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. Zachareas
Dr. Michael Zachareas is an urology physician in Beverly, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zachareas performed 3,960 Medicare services across 2,346 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zachareas received a total of $24,789 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 943 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. Zachareas 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 27% volume in MA
$24,789 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,960
Medicare services
Top 27% in MA for urology physician
2,346
Unique beneficiaries
$79
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~198 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
937 | $93 | $356 |
| Mitomycin injection, 5 mg Administration of a 5 mg dose of mitomycin medication via injection. |
504 | $45 | $275 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
456 | $8 | $75 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
311 | $10 | $125 |
| 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. |
253 | $65 | $251 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
236 | $8 | $10 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
183 | $46 | $275 |
| 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. |
108 | $532 | $2,014 |
| 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. |
93 | $2 | $15 |
| 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. |
73 | $70 | $320 |
| Hormone pellet insertion under the skin A small hormone pellet is placed just beneath the skin to release medication slowly over time. |
57 | $70 | $245 |
| 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 | $129 | $425 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
51 | $181 | $650 |
| 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. |
49 | $92 | $1,531 |
| Endoscopic destruction of bladder/urethra growth, less than 0.5 cm A procedure to remove abnormal tissue growths from the bladder or urethra using an endoscope. This specific code applies when the growths are smaller than 0.5 centimeters. |
43 | $645 | $2,500 |
| 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. |
38 | $25 | $95 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator This procedure involves electronically analyzing an implanted neurostimulator generator and performing simple programming for spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulation. |
37 | $37 | $110 |
| 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. |
35 | $66 | $250 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
33 | $27 | $90 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
33 | $21 | $75 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves. |
29 | $306 | $2,638 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
28 | $111 | $550 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 27 | $35 | $165 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 27 | $18 | $60 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
26 | $62 | $290 |
| 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. |
26 | $327 | $2,750 |
| Luteinizing hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of luteinizing hormone, a reproductive hormone. This test helps evaluate hormonal balance and reproductive function. |
26 | $18 | $65 |
| 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. |
23 | $264 | $850 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
23 | $18 | $60 |
| Manipulation of stone in ureter using an endoscope | 21 | $194 | $1,300 |
| 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. |
20 | $66 | $350 |
| Limited ultrasound of pelvis A focused ultrasound exam of the pelvic area to evaluate specific structures. This procedure provides images of the pelvis to assist in medical assessment. |
18 | $39 | $270 |
| Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach. |
15 | $74 | $750 |
| 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. |
15 | $145 | $475 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
13 | $297 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
13 | $162 | $605 |
| 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. |
13 | $73 | $350 |
| 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. |
12 | $28 | $525 |
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.
2.5% high complexity
30.0% medium
67.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$24,789
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,541/year across 7 years
Top 10% in MA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
58
Companies
943
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
$24,156 (97.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$632 (2.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,596
2023
$2,703
2022
$5,295
2021
$3,705
2020
$3,074
2019
$3,673
2018
$3,742
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Teleflex LLC
$428
Medtronic, Inc.
$279
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$270
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$243
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$163
Boston Scientific Corporation
$152
Endo USA, Inc.
$123
Axonics, Inc.
$104
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$97
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$89
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$85
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$77
Tolmar, Inc.
$68
Hollister Incorporated
$58
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$58
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$50
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$49
ABBVIE INC.
$47
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$36
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$27
Tempus AI, Inc
$23
COLOPLAST CORP
$19
Top 3 companies account for 37.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
NeoTract Inc.
$3,389
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,243
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$2,483
Axonics, Inc.
$2,261
Teleflex LLC
$2,074
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,579
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,266
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$969
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$630
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$590
Coloplast Corp
$578
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$445
Allergan, Inc.
$383
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$341
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$335
PFIZER INC.
$270
AbbVie Inc.
$232
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$224
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$202
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$190
Tolmar, Inc.
$181
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$165
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$163
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$163
Boston Scientific Corporation
$152
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$151
180 Medical, Inc.
$145
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$137
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$137
AbbVie, Inc.
$131
Amgen Inc.
$127
Endo USA, Inc.
$123
COLOPLAST CORP
$112
ABBVIE INC.
$101
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$97
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$93
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$89
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$88
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$76
Hollister Incorporated
$74
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$65
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$58
KARL STORZ Lithotripsy-America, Inc.
$53
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$50
Allergan Inc.
$36
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$36
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$36
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$27
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$27
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$24
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Tempus AI, Inc
$23
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$16
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 36.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · AMS · AMS 700 · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Androgel · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRAC CDx · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · CONTINENCE CARE · DORMIA N. STONE · EDEX · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENTLECATH · GIVLAARI · GentleCath · INTERSTIM · Infyna Chic · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Luja Coude · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · OXLUMO · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · Otrexup · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · Prolia · REVI · SPEEDICATH · Seglentis · SpeediCath · TITAN · TLANDO · TOVIAZ · Titan · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · VaPro Plus Pocket · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XT CDX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · YONSA
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for urology physician in MA.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
172
Per 100K population
21.3
County median income
$99,431
Nearest hospital
NORTHEAST HOSPITAL CORPORATION
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. Zachareas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of MA 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. Zachareas experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zachareas performed 937 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Zachareas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zachareas received a total of $24,789 from 58 companies across 943 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. Zachareas's costs compare to other urology physicians in Beverly?
Dr. Zachareas's average Medicare payment per service is $79. 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. Zachareas) 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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