Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Elgin, D.O.
Urology Physician · Saint Clair Shores, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Elgin
Dr. Robert Elgin is an urology physician in Saint Clair Shores, MI, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Elgin performed 3,859 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Elgin received a total of $15,066 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 173 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Elgin 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 15% volume in MI
$15,066 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,859
Medicare services
Top 15% in MI for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
964 | $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. |
543 | $95 | $145 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
365 | $8 | $30 |
| 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. |
357 | $66 | $104 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 216 | $18 | $35 |
| 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. |
141 | $66 | $106 |
| 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data. |
135 | $58 | $275 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
128 | $19 | $114 |
| 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. |
122 | $108 | $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. |
116 | $50 | $70 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
95 | $189 | $405 |
| 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. |
60 | $114 | $225 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 51 | $132 | $700 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
43 | $8 | $105 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
39 | $18 | $38 |
| 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. |
38 | $20 | $225 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
38 | $63 | $100 |
| 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. |
37 | $289 | $575 |
| 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. |
35 | $11 | $27 |
| 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. |
33 | $84 | $144 |
| 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. |
29 | $25 | $45 |
| 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. |
28 | $49 | $150 |
| 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. |
28 | $5 | $15 |
| 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. |
28 | $8 | $40 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 26 | $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. |
25 | $7 | $20 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
25 | $45 | $70 |
| 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 | $249 | $700 |
| 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. |
22 | $99 | $900 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
21 | $40 | $142 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
17 | $105 | $300 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
16 | $7 | $9 |
| 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. |
15 | $334 | $1,500 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
1.6% high complexity
15.7% medium
82.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,066
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,152/year across 7 years
Top 14% in MI for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
173
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,538
2023
$2,042
2022
$603
2021
$9,330
2020
$181
2019
$997
2018
$375
Payments by company (2024)
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$207
COLOPLAST CORP
$164
Photocure Inc
$134
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$130
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$119
Axonics, Inc.
$115
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$106
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$93
Calyxo, Inc.
$77
ABBVIE INC.
$72
Boston Scientific Corporation
$67
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$33
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$32
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$32
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$23
PFIZER INC.
$19
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$16
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$16
Endo USA, Inc.
$15
Tolmar, Inc.
$13
Olympus America Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 32.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Ethicon Inc.
$9,014
Teleflex LLC
$1,150
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$660
Coloplast Corp
$368
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$339
Boston Scientific Corporation
$298
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$283
Axonics, Inc.
$250
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$246
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$207
Dornier MedTech America, Inc
$187
Medtronic, Inc.
$184
NeoTract Inc.
$178
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$172
COLOPLAST CORP
$164
Photocure Inc
$134
ABBVIE INC.
$111
Allergan, Inc.
$109
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$106
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$80
Lumenis, Inc
$78
Calyxo, Inc.
$77
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$73
Amgen Inc.
$73
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$58
Allergan Inc.
$52
Tolmar, Inc.
$48
Olympus America Inc.
$40
180 Medical, Inc.
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$33
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$32
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$25
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$23
PFIZER INC.
$19
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$16
Endo USA, Inc.
$15
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$12
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 71.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Axonics · Axumin · BIOPROTECT BALLOON IMPLANT SYSTEM · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bulkamid · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · CYSVIEW · Dornier MedTech · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LITHOCLAST · LithoVue · Luja Coude · Lumenis Pulse 120H · MYRBETRIQ · Monarch Platform · NOCDURNA · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Olympus Laser Devices · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PROLARIS · PYLARIFY · Porges Coloplast · Prolaris · Prolia · SPEEDICATH · SpeediCath · Swiss LithoClast Triology · TITAN · TLANDO · Titan · Tlando · Tria Firm · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · VESICARE · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · iTIND System
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Geographic Context
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
142
County median income
$76,399
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HENRY FORD HEALTH ST JOHN HOSPITAL
5.0 mi
5.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Elgin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in MI).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Elgin experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Elgin performed 964 automated urinalysis services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Elgin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Elgin received a total of $15,066 from 43 companies across 173 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Elgin's costs compare to other urology physicians in Saint Clair Shores?
Dr. Elgin's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Elgin) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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