Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Frank Tortora, M.D.
Urology Physician · Cary, NC
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Tortora from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tortora
Dr. Frank Tortora is an urology physician in Cary, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tortora performed 4,707 Medicare services across 2,122 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tortora received a total of $31,182 from 60 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 633 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. Tortora 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 19% volume in NC
$31,182 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,707
Medicare services
Top 19% in NC for urology physician
2,122
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~235 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
1,525 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
737 | $2 | $8 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
670 | $5 | $19 |
| 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. |
514 | $86 | $210 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
174 | $165 | $479 |
| 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. |
155 | $60 | $125 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
115 | $17 | $35 |
| 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. |
114 | $107 | $310 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
104 | $7 | $35 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
93 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
92 | $11 | $59 |
| Biofeedback training for bowel or bladder control, each additional 15 minutes This procedure involves additional 15-minute sessions of biofeedback training to help improve control over bowel or bladder functions. |
42 | $25 | $150 |
| Urethral dilation using endoscope A procedure to widen the urethra using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. This helps to open a narrowed urethral passage. |
35 | $243 | $796 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
35 | $92 | $723 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
35 | $105 | $279 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
30 | $14 | $51 |
| 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. |
24 | $41 | $185 |
| Biofeedback training for bowel or bladder control, initial 15 minutes A 15-minute session using biofeedback techniques to help patients gain control over bowel or bladder functions. The training involves monitoring physiological processes to learn how to manage muscle activity. |
24 | $62 | $150 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 21 | $106 | $367 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
21 | $25 | $88 |
| Assessment of muscle signal of pelvic nerves This procedure evaluates the electrical activity or signal of muscles innervated by the pelvic nerves. It is used to assess the functional status of these nerves and the muscles they control. |
19 | $197 | $615 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
19 | $56 | $219 |
| 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. |
19 | $34 | $75 |
| 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. |
18 | $279 | $600 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
18 | $5 | $100 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
18 | $197 | $895 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
13 | $5 | $19 |
| High-intensity ultrasound destruction of prostate cancer This procedure uses high-intensity ultrasound waves to destroy cancerous tissue in the prostate gland. The treatment is guided by ultrasound imaging accessed through the rectum. |
12 | $752 | $3,000 |
| 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. |
11 | $138 | $250 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$31,182
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,455/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NC for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
60
Companies
633
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
$25,893 (83.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,788 (12.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,500 (4.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,844
2023
$5,862
2022
$3,884
2021
$3,148
2020
$2,951
2019
$4,942
2018
$4,551
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$2,373
Axonics, Inc.
$863
CIVCO Medical Instruments
$750
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$611
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$412
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$147
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$145
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$102
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$96
PFIZER INC.
$72
Endo USA, Inc.
$68
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
ABBVIE INC.
$37
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$34
Boston Scientific Corporation
$24
Medtronic, Inc.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$16
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$13
Top 3 companies account for 68.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$6,280
NeoTract Inc.
$5,517
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$3,186
Axonics, Inc.
$2,858
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$2,765
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$2,089
Profound Medical Corp.
$834
CIVCO Medical Instruments
$770
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$715
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$637
Teleflex LLC
$450
PFIZER INC.
$444
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$320
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$314
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$270
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$226
Olympus America Inc.
$192
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$191
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$180
ConvaTec Inc.
$155
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$152
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$147
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$145
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$143
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$137
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$129
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$120
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$119
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$106
Boston Scientific Corporation
$104
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$101
Amgen Inc.
$96
AbbVie Inc.
$89
Augmenix, Inc.
$89
ABBVIE INC.
$88
Tolmar, Inc.
$83
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$82
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$79
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$78
Endo USA, Inc.
$68
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$63
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$61
GENZYME CORPORATION
$58
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$52
Allergan, Inc.
$39
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$32
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$32
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$31
Allergan Inc.
$29
Coloplast Corp
$27
Terumo Medical Corporation
$25
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$25
Ethicon US, LLC
$23
Medtronic, Inc.
$21
Biogen, Inc.
$20
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$19
Photocure Inc
$14
Mission Pharmacal Company
$13
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 48.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABIRATERONE ACETATE · ADSTILADRIN · ALTIS · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BRAC CDx · BRACANALYSIS CDX · BRACAnalysis CDx · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · CYSVIEW · Da Vinci Surgical System · EDEX · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENTLECATH · GRAFIX PL · HydroPearl · INTERSTIM · JATENZO · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LoFric · Lynx System · MYRBETRIQ · NANOKNIFE · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Nubeqa · OES CYSTONEPHROFIBERSCOPE · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · POSLUMA · PROVENGE · Prolaris · Prolia · REZUM · Rezum Generator · SPINRAZA · STRATAFIX · STRAVIX · SpaceOAR · TENOGLIDE · TOVIAZ · Tulsa-Pro · UROLIFT · Urgent PC Neuromodulation System · Uribel · UroLift · UroLift System · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · ZYTIGA · iTIND System · rezum Generator
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 (83%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for urology physician in NC.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
82
Per 100K population
7.1
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital
WAKEMED, CARY 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. Tortora is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of NC 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. Tortora experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tortora performed 1,525 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Tortora receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tortora received a total of $31,182 from 60 companies across 633 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. Tortora's costs compare to other urology physicians in Cary?
Dr. Tortora's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Tortora) 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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