Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Lutz, MD
Urology Physician · Rochester Hills, MI
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lutz
Dr. Michael Lutz is an urology physician in Rochester Hills, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lutz performed 4,383 Medicare services across 3,156 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lutz received a total of $20,837 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 283 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. Lutz 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 12% volume in MI
$20,837 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,383
Medicare services
Top 12% in MI for urology physician
3,156
Unique beneficiaries
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~219 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. |
1,065 | $2 | $6 |
| 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. |
1,001 | $92 | $145 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
482 | $8 | $30 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 329 | $18 | $35 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
239 | $39 | $141 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
138 | $18 | $38 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 120 | $134 | $700 |
| 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. |
99 | $66 | $100 |
| 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. |
97 | $112 | $225 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
82 | $196 | $407 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
68 | $8 | $105 |
| 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. |
63 | $107 | $165 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
58 | $46 | $70 |
| 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. |
45 | $25 | $45 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
44 | $8 | $40 |
| 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. |
39 | $282 | $575 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
39 | $20 | $112 |
| 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. |
38 | $72 | $104 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 37 | $8 | $75 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
35 | $7 | $20 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
35 | $5 | $15 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
33 | $104 | $300 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
33 | $11 | $28 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
28 | $109 | $500 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
27 | $7 | $8 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
17 | $63 | $175 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
17 | $27 | $45 |
| 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. |
16 | $101 | $900 |
| 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. |
13 | $21 | $32 |
| 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. |
12 | $18 | $225 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
12 | $29 | $45 |
| 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. |
11 | $93 | $145 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
11 | $68 | $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.
0.4% high complexity
19.8% medium
79.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$20,837
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,977/year across 7 years
Top 10% in MI for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
283
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
$12,846 (61.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,399 (21.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,592 (17.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$438
2023
$970
2022
$4,078
2021
$1,418
2020
$7,495
2019
$5,361
2018
$1,077
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$130
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$90
PFIZER INC.
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$26
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$25
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$24
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$22
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$17
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
ABBVIE INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 58.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11,686
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$3,758
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,266
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$628
PFIZER INC.
$615
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$460
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$202
Teleflex LLC
$185
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$169
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$161
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$130
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$116
Medtronic, Inc.
$114
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$106
Janssen Products, LP
$100
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$94
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$92
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$69
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$66
Boston Scientific Corporation
$59
ABBVIE INC.
$52
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$48
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$45
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$45
Photocure Inc
$44
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$40
Coloplast Corp
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$31
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$26
GENZYME CORPORATION
$26
COLOPLAST CORP
$25
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$24
180 Medical, Inc.
$24
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$22
Zyla Life Sciences
$19
Amgen Inc.
$19
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$16
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Retrophin, Inc.
$15
Axonics, Inc.
$15
AbbVie, Inc.
$14
Allergan Inc.
$14
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 80.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · AFINITOR · AMS · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · Androgel · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CYSVIEW · DORMIA N. STONE · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · EVUSHELD · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · INTERSTIM · JATENZO · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LYNPARZA · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · Otrexup · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · Prolia · Rezum Generator · SPEEDICATH · SPRIX · SpeediCath · TLANDO · TOVIAZ · UROLIFT · UroLift System · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · YONSA · ZYTIGA
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 (62%) 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 10% for urology physician in MI.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
156
Per 100K population
12.3
County median income
$95,296
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE ROCHESTER 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. Lutz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in MI), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 10% of MI 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. Lutz experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lutz performed 1,065 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. Lutz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lutz received a total of $20,837 from 46 companies across 283 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. Lutz's costs compare to other urology physicians in Rochester Hills?
Dr. Lutz's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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. Lutz) 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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