Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mina Fam, MD
Urology Physician · Brick, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Fam
Dr. Mina Fam is an urology physician in Brick, NJ, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fam performed 3,582 Medicare services across 2,327 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fam received a total of $30,857 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 196 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. Fam 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 45% volume in NJ
$30,857 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,582
Medicare services
Top 45% in NJ for urology physician
2,327
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~239 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
723 | $2 | $16 |
| 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. |
637 | $99 | $710 |
| 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. |
339 | $64 | $382 |
| 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. |
237 | $104 | $723 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
182 | $33 | $108 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
132 | $19 | $128 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
118 | $9 | $60 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
112 | $10 | $78 |
| 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. |
105 | $72 | $501 |
| 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. |
90 | $130 | $915 |
| Limited ultrasound of pelvis A focused ultrasound exam of the pelvic area to evaluate specific structures. This procedure provides images of the pelvis to assist in medical assessment. |
82 | $40 | $269 |
| Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue. |
60 | $76 | $501 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
42 | $34 | $110 |
| Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample. |
42 | $69 | $222 |
| 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. |
42 | $144 | $988 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
41 | $66 | $537 |
| 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. |
34 | $131 | $2,545 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
33 | $205 | $1,343 |
| 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. |
31 | $171 | $1,083 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
30 | $3 | $15 |
| 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. |
29 | $28 | $369 |
| Molecular pathology test interpretation A physician reviews and interprets the results of a molecular pathology test to provide a diagnostic report. |
28 | $38 | $102 |
| 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. |
26 | $47 | $311 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
25 | $26 | $400 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
24 | $106 | $1,409 |
| 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. |
23 | $20 | $213 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
21 | $13 | $121 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via cystoscopy A tube is placed into the ureter using an endoscope inserted through the bladder. |
20 | $70 | $1,760 |
| 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. |
19 | $277 | $3,589 |
| Surgical removal of prostate and lymph nodes This procedure involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope. |
18 | $909 | $7,767 |
| 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. |
17 | $321 | $2,136 |
| Suture suspension of urethra to control leakage using an endoscope A surgical procedure that uses an endoscope to place sutures that suspend the urethra in order to control urinary leakage. |
16 | $311 | $4,039 |
| Bladder biopsy using endoscope A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the bladder using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. The sample is then examined to check for abnormalities. |
16 | $94 | $2,271 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
15 | $77 | $503 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
14 | $338 | $2,259 |
| Nerve repair with graft A surgical procedure to repair a damaged nerve by using a graft to bridge the gap between the severed ends. |
14 | $326 | $4,335 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
14 | $34 | $116 |
| Herpes simplex virus nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the genetic material of the herpes simplex virus. |
14 | $34 | $116 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 14 | $186 | $1,207 |
| Nerve repair using vein graft A surgical procedure to repair a damaged nerve by using a segment of a vein to bridge the gap between the nerve ends. |
13 | $438 | $5,682 |
| CMV nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect cytomegalovirus (CMV) genetic material in a sample. |
13 | $34 | $116 |
| Herpes virus-6 nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of herpes virus-6. |
13 | $34 | $116 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
13 | $34 | $116 |
| MRSA nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. |
13 | $34 | $116 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
13 | $34 | $116 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
13 | $34 | $116 |
| 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. |
12 | $232 | $1,768 |
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.
1.8% high complexity
8.6% medium
89.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$30,857
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,408/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NJ for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
196
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
$21,138 (68.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,112 (19.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,607 (11.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,656
2023
$2,494
2022
$5,060
2021
$13,118
2020
$4,380
2019
$849
2018
$299
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Baxter Healthcare
$1,851
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$1,577
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$238
COLOPLAST CORP
$144
Teleflex LLC
$135
Edap Technomed Inc
$117
PFIZER INC.
$86
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$72
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$63
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$52
ABBVIE INC.
$51
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$48
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$40
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$35
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$34
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$22
180 Medical, Inc.
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 78.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$21,366
Baxter Healthcare
$3,607
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$1,577
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$366
PFIZER INC.
$297
Teleflex LLC
$286
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$246
NeoTract Inc.
$243
Boston Scientific Corporation
$213
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$188
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$162
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$145
COLOPLAST CORP
$144
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$138
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$126
Edap Technomed Inc
$117
Medtronic, Inc.
$115
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$113
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$112
Davol Inc.
$104
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$88
Coloplast Corp
$83
Augmenix, Inc.
$80
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$72
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$67
180 Medical, Inc.
$63
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$58
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$52
ABBVIE INC.
$51
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
DENTSPLY IH AB
$46
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$45
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$43
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$34
Olympus America Inc.
$33
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$30
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$26
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$25
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$18
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$17
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Ethicon US, LLC
$15
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$15
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$15
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$14
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 86.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Axumin · BOTOX · CAMCEVI · CEREC · CHANTIX · Channel Drain · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FLOSEAL · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · HD CAMERA HEAD · ILLUCCIX · INTERSTIM · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LithoVue · LoFric · MYRBETRIQ · NOCDURNA · NanoKnife · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · OXLUMO · PLUVICTO · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · REZUM · SPEEDICATH · SpaceOAR · SpeediCath · Surgicel Powder · TITAN · TOVIAZ · Trelstar · UroLift · UroLift System · VESICARE · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · 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 (68%) 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 6% for urology physician in NJ.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
52
Per 100K population
8.0
County median income
$86,411
Nearest hospital
OCEAN 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. Fam is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 6% of NJ peers, with 15 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. Fam experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fam performed 723 automated urinalysis 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. Fam receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fam received a total of $30,857 from 51 companies across 196 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. Fam's costs compare to other urology physicians in Brick?
Dr. Fam's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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. Fam) 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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