Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jonathan Hamilton, M.D.
Urology Physician · Greenville, NC
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hamilton 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. Hamilton
Dr. Jonathan Hamilton is an urology physician in Greenville, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hamilton performed 2,379 Medicare services across 859 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hamilton received a total of $245,422 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 683 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. Hamilton 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 35% volume in NC
$245,422 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,379
Medicare services
Top 35% in NC for urology physician
859
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~125 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. |
1,076 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
247 | $92 | $232 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 234 | $135 | $543 |
| 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. |
162 | $2 | $34 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
135 | $16 | $45 |
| 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. |
106 | $65 | $185 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
55 | $159 | $493 |
| 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. |
41 | $26 | $81 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
39 | $15 | $43 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 33 | $72 | $263 |
| 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 | $52 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
31 | $48 | $294 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
29 | $6 | $43 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
28 | $8 | $27 |
| 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. |
25 | $91 | $1,181 |
| 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. |
23 | $45 | $178 |
| 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. |
20 | $122 | $357 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
19 | $72 | $488 |
| 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. |
16 | $170 | $881 |
| 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. |
14 | $138 | $313 |
| 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. |
13 | $244 | $636 |
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.
1.6% high complexity
52.3% medium
46.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$245,422
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $35,060/year across 7 years
Top 2% in NC for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
683
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
$237,492 (96.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,161 (2.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,769 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$37,427
2023
$57,430
2022
$40,700
2021
$47,331
2020
$4,671
2019
$16,160
2018
$41,703
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31,292
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$4,979
PFIZER INC.
$190
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$156
Endo USA, Inc.
$133
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$113
ABBVIE INC.
$100
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$82
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$58
Axonics, Inc.
$46
Teleflex LLC
$42
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$40
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$25
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$24
Ethicon US, LLC
$21
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$21
LSI SOLUTIONS INC
$20
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$17
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 97.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$173,925
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$25,252
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18,181
PFIZER INC.
$16,603
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$6,392
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$645
Olympus America Inc.
$540
Axonics, Inc.
$409
Coloplast Corp
$371
ABBVIE INC.
$282
Boston Scientific Corporation
$264
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$263
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$221
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$209
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$202
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$159
NeoTract Inc.
$155
Teleflex LLC
$138
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$137
Endo USA, Inc.
$133
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$90
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$86
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$78
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$69
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$64
AbbVie, Inc.
$60
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$60
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$58
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$54
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$51
Amgen Inc.
$41
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$41
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$36
Allergan Inc.
$29
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$24
Ethicon US, LLC
$21
LSI SOLUTIONS INC
$20
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$17
AbbVie Inc.
$17
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 88.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFINITOR · ALTIS · AMS · AMS 700 CXR RTE Kit · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Altis · Androgel · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRAC CDx · BRACANALYSIS CDX · BRACAnalysis CDx · Bulkamid · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · JELMYTO · JNW URTRAC · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Moses 550 DFL · NANOKNIFE · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Olympus Stone Baskets and Retrievers · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Prolaris · Prolia · REZUM · SPEEDICATH · SURGICEL NU-KNIT · SUTENT · ShockPulse - SE · Surgical Processors · TISSEEL · UGN Laser Capital · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · UroPass · VISERA ELITE II VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xofigo · Xtandi · ZYTIGA · iTIND System
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 (97%) 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 2% for urology physician in NC.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
8.1
County median income
$58,851
Nearest hospital
ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
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. Hamilton is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of NC peers, with 19 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. Hamilton experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hamilton performed 1,076 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. Hamilton receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hamilton received a total of $245,422 from 41 companies across 683 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. Hamilton's costs compare to other urology physicians in Greenville?
Dr. Hamilton's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Hamilton) 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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