Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Benjamin Johnson, M.D.
Urology Physician · Livonia, MI
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. Johnson
Dr. Benjamin Johnson is an urology physician in Livonia, MI, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Johnson performed 2,255 Medicare services across 1,796 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Johnson received a total of $5,593 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 273 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. Johnson 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 25% volume in MI
$5,593 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,255
Medicare services
Top 25% in MI for urology physician
1,796
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~161 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. |
467 | $2 | $10 |
| 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. |
420 | $93 | $235 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
221 | $8 | $41 |
| 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. |
169 | $64 | $92 |
| 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. |
99 | $66 | $160 |
| Annual depression screening | 94 | $18 | $20 |
| 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. |
87 | $122 | $354 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
84 | $181 | $575 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
76 | $42 | $100 |
| 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. |
74 | $105 | $200 |
| 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. |
67 | $40 | $59 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
56 | $273 | $1,018 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
51 | $6 | $180 |
| 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. |
48 | $135 | $275 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
31 | $99 | $376 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
27 | $79 | $339 |
| 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. |
27 | $26 | $173 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
22 | $62 | $185 |
| 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. |
21 | $26 | $430 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
20 | $6 | $6 |
| 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. |
20 | $148 | $422 |
| 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. |
19 | $47 | $403 |
| 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. |
16 | $144 | $314 |
| Emergency department visit, moderate complexity An emergency department visit for an established or new patient involving a moderate level of medical decision making. |
15 | $93 | $263 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via cystoscopy A tube is placed into the ureter using an endoscope inserted through the bladder. |
12 | $63 | $614 |
| 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 | $113 | $1,044 |
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
13.6% medium
85.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,593
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $799/year across 7 years
Top 30% in MI for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
273
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
$5,425 (97.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$168 (3.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,052
2023
$1,318
2022
$1,189
2021
$894
2020
$577
2019
$448
2018
$115
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$145
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$131
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$131
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$109
PFIZER INC.
$78
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$67
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$51
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$43
Teleflex LLC
$40
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$35
Tolmar, Inc.
$34
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$27
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$21
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$21
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
180 Medical, Inc.
$18
COLOPLAST CORP
$17
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
ABBVIE INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 38.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$492
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$481
Rochester Medical Corporation
$406
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$301
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$293
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$261
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$248
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$223
180 Medical, Inc.
$183
Axonics, Inc.
$183
Boston Scientific Corporation
$180
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$169
Coloplast Corp
$152
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$131
Teleflex LLC
$130
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$121
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$120
ABBVIE INC.
$118
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$111
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$107
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$82
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$64
COLOPLAST CORP
$61
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$59
Tolmar, Inc.
$56
Allergan, Inc.
$54
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$45
ROCHESTER MEDICAL CORPORATION
$38
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$38
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
Amgen Inc.
$35
Photocure Inc
$33
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$32
DENTSPLY IH AB
$31
Kerecis Limited
$30
AbbVie Inc.
$29
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$27
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
$26
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$22
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$21
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$21
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
NeoTract Inc.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$20
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
KOELIS Inc.
$18
ConvaTec Inc.
$18
GENZYME CORPORATION
$18
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$14
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 24.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMS 700 · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · CYSVIEW · Cysview · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENTLECATH · General - Erectile Dysfunction · INTERSTIM · Isiris · JATENZO · JEVTANA · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LoFric · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · PLUVICTO · PROGEL · PROLARIS · PROPEL · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · Prolia · REZUM · SAMSCA · SPEEDICATH · SPIRIT · STRATAFIX · SpeediCath · TITAN · TLANDO · TOVIAZ · Thiola · Tlando · Trinity · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · 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.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
215
Per 100K population
12.1
County median income
$59,521
Nearest hospital
ST JOE MERCY HOSPITAL SYSTEM LIVONIA
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. Johnson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in MI), 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. Johnson experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Johnson performed 467 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. Johnson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Johnson received a total of $5,593 from 56 companies across 273 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. Johnson's costs compare to other urology physicians in Livonia?
Dr. Johnson'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. Johnson) 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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