Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Neighbors, M.D.
Urology Physician · Raleigh, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Neighbors 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. Neighbors
Dr. Joseph Neighbors is an urology physician in Raleigh, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Neighbors performed 5,212 Medicare services across 2,069 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Neighbors received a total of $10,966 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 547 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. Neighbors 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 16% volume in NC
$10,966 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,212
Medicare services
Top 16% in NC for urology physician
2,069
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~274 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. |
2,225 | $0 | $10 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
601 | $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. |
431 | $86 | $210 |
| 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. |
375 | $2 | $8 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 279 | $18 | $68 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
256 | $3 | $12 |
| 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. |
243 | $60 | $124 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
155 | $7 | $35 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 125 | $134 | $634 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
118 | $15 | $51 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
84 | $175 | $475 |
| 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. |
71 | $104 | $308 |
| 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. |
67 | $25 | $96 |
| 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 | $88 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
32 | $17 | $35 |
| 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. |
23 | $5 | $19 |
| 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. |
22 | $188 | $895 |
| 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. |
20 | $78 | $250 |
| 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. |
18 | $303 | $1,230 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
12 | $48 | $219 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
47.8% medium
51.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,966
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,567/year across 7 years
Top 16% in NC for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
547
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
$10,547 (96.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$419 (3.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,723
2023
$1,928
2022
$2,023
2021
$1,546
2020
$1,071
2019
$1,340
2018
$1,335
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$499
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$210
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$207
PFIZER INC.
$152
ABBVIE INC.
$134
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$115
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$83
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$76
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$58
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$57
Endo USA, Inc.
$42
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$20
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Novo Nordisk Inc
$17
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 53.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$2,277
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,801
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,268
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$822
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$508
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$389
PFIZER INC.
$322
ABBVIE INC.
$321
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$313
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$268
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$245
Olympus America Inc.
$207
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$186
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$173
NeoTract Inc.
$152
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$119
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$116
Amgen Inc.
$115
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$110
Allergan, Inc.
$109
Janssen Products, LP
$100
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$92
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$87
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$85
AbbVie Inc.
$69
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$56
Tolmar, Inc.
$53
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$44
Endo USA, Inc.
$42
Photocure Inc
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$39
GENZYME CORPORATION
$37
Allergan Inc.
$35
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$35
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$33
Abbott Laboratories
$28
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$25
AbbVie, Inc.
$24
Teleflex LLC
$20
Baxter Healthcare
$20
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$20
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$18
Novo Nordisk Inc
$17
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$15
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$15
Mission Pharmacal Company
$14
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$13
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12
Ambu Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 48.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
16 FR. FLEXIBLE VIDEO CYSTOSCOPE · ABIRATERONE ACETATE · ADSTILADRIN · AVEED · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRAC CDx · BRACAnalysis CDx · CAMCEVI · Cysview · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · FOUNDATIONONE LIQUID CDX · GEMTESA · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · JATENZO · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · OES CYSTONEPHROFIBERSCOPE · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Otrexup · POSLUMA · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prolaris · Prolia · REZUM · Rivfloza · TESTOPEL · TISSEEL · URIBEL · UROLIFT · UroLift · VESICARE · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · YONSA (abiraterone acetate) · 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 →
Most payments (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
82
Per 100K population
7.1
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital
REX HOSPITAL
2.6 mi
2.6 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. Neighbors is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% 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. Neighbors experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Neighbors performed 2,225 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. Neighbors receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Neighbors received a total of $10,966 from 51 companies across 547 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. Neighbors's costs compare to other urology physicians in Raleigh?
Dr. Neighbors's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Neighbors) 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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