Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Chamberlain, M.D.
Urology Physician · Laurinburg, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chamberlain
Dr. Robert Chamberlain is an urology physician in Laurinburg, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chamberlain performed 5,122 Medicare services across 3,702 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chamberlain received a total of $3,552 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 170 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. Chamberlain 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 17% volume in NC
$3,552 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,122
Medicare services
Top 17% in NC for urology physician
3,702
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~270 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
1,073 | $3 | $22 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
470 | $8 | $23 |
| 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. |
424 | $88 | $381 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 361 | $18 | $103 |
| 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. |
347 | $59 | $260 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
324 | $7 | $75 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 243 | $136 | $927 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
223 | $171 | $722 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
199 | $49 | $330 |
| 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. |
188 | $75 | $559 |
| 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. |
156 | $106 | $485 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
83 | $20 | $109 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
71 | $105 | $423 |
| 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. |
71 | $8 | $37 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
67 | $17 | $82 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
64 | $10 | $78 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
57 | $28 | $233 |
| Cell examination with selective cellular enhancement A laboratory test that examines cells from a specimen using a technique to selectively enhance specific cellular features for detailed analysis. |
55 | $21 | $106 |
| 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. |
55 | $24 | $119 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
54 | $4 | $36 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
47 | $181 | $883 |
| 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. |
44 | $133 | $437 |
| 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. |
43 | $196 | $1,161 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 42 | $2 | $11 |
| 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. |
38 | $179 | $1,057 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
36 | $5 | $161 |
| 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. |
29 | $5 | $31 |
| 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. |
28 | $11 | $53 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
24 | $58 | $304 |
| Ultrasound of scrotum An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the scrotum and its contents. It helps evaluate the testicles and surrounding structures. |
23 | $51 | $321 |
| 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. |
22 | $18 | $82 |
| Prostate needle biopsy pathology exam Laboratory examination of prostate tissue samples obtained via needle biopsy. The pathologist inspects the tissue both visually and under a microscope to identify any abnormalities. |
21 | $137 | $670 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
18 | $4 | $28 |
| 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. |
16 | $25 | $510 |
| 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. |
16 | $147 | $709 |
| Voiding cystourethrogram An imaging procedure that uses X-rays to visualize the bladder and urethra while urine is being passed. |
15 | $137 | $715 |
| Radiologist review of urinary bladder image A radiologist examines and interprets images of the urinary bladder to assess its structure and function. |
15 | $30 | $232 |
| 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. |
14 | $238 | $1,158 |
| Endoscopic removal of pelvic lymph nodes, bilateral A surgical procedure to remove lymph nodes from both sides of the pelvis using an endoscope. This minimally invasive technique involves making small incisions to access and excise the tissue. |
12 | $248 | $2,972 |
| Surgical removal of prostate and lymph nodes This procedure involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope. |
12 | $912 | $5,582 |
| Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding. |
11 | $559 | $2,795 |
| Removal of fluid-producing glands for sperm movement This procedure involves the surgical removal of glands that produce fluid for sperm movement. |
11 | $452 | $4,869 |
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 ↗$3,552
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $507/year across 7 years
Top 39% in NC for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
170
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
$3,275 (92.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$277 (7.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$517
2023
$685
2022
$545
2021
$708
2020
$522
2019
$437
2018
$138
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$98
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$68
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$65
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$58
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$56
ABBVIE INC.
$50
Boston Scientific Corporation
$48
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$24
Teleflex LLC
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$16
Axonics, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 44.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$759
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$480
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$272
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$259
Boston Scientific Corporation
$234
Teleflex LLC
$201
PFIZER INC.
$197
AbbVie Inc.
$146
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$84
Axonics, Inc.
$72
NeoTract Inc.
$71
ABBVIE INC.
$68
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$68
Dornier MedTech America, Inc
$64
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$57
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$56
Olympus America Inc.
$42
Tolmar, Inc.
$41
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$40
Allergan, Inc.
$39
Photocure Inc
$34
Allergan Inc.
$28
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$26
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$23
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$19
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$18
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
AbbVie, Inc.
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Hollister Incorporated
$14
Coloplast Corp
$13
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$13
Cook Medical LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 42.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Androgel · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRACANALYSIS CDX · BRACAnalysis CDx · Consumables & Accessories · Cook Medical Lasers · Cysview · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FEMALE INCONTINENCE · GEMTESA · INTERSTIM · Infyna Chic · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Myrbetriq · Natesto · ORGOVYX · Olympus Laser Devices · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · REZUM · STRAVIX · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift ATC System · UroLift System · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xtandi · YONSA · 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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
8.7
County median income
$43,500
Nearest hospital
SCOTLAND MEMORIAL 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. Chamberlain is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Chamberlain experienced with urinalysis with microscopic exam?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chamberlain performed 1,073 urinalysis with microscopic exam 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. Chamberlain receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chamberlain received a total of $3,552 from 36 companies across 170 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. Chamberlain's costs compare to other urology physicians in Laurinburg?
Dr. Chamberlain's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Chamberlain) 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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