Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Barsky, D.O.
Urology Physician · Cherry Hill, NJ
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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Barsky
Dr. Robert Barsky is an urology physician in Cherry Hill, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Barsky performed 5,228 Medicare services across 3,085 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Barsky received a total of $2,377 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 122 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. Barsky 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 30% volume in NJ
$2,377 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,228
Medicare services
Top 30% in NJ for urology physician
3,085
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~261 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCG treatment for bladder cancer | 1,200 | $2 | $5 |
| 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. |
833 | $2 | $10 |
| 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. |
599 | $43 | $116 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
414 | $9 | $115 |
| 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. |
373 | $67 | $188 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
228 | $8 | $15 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
223 | $8 | $33 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
223 | $8 | $34 |
| 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. |
96 | $20 | $59 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
90 | $8 | $13 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
85 | $8 | $33 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
77 | $82 | $274 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
62 | $190 | $890 |
| 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. |
62 | $274 | $1,400 |
| 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. |
55 | $361 | $2,290 |
| 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. |
51 | $103 | $274 |
| 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. |
47 | $65 | $179 |
| 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. |
45 | $127 | $412 |
| Additional urethral implant in prostate Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
44 | $777 | $5,607 |
| 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. |
43 | $106 | $2,500 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
37 | $121 | $340 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
35 | $38 | $97 |
| 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. |
34 | $72 | $1,459 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
34 | $19 | $60 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
32 | $145 | $497 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
30 | $10 | $295 |
| 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. |
27 | $49 | $425 |
| 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. |
25 | $108 | $336 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 22 | $2 | $3 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
20 | $40 | $201 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
18 | $478 | $5,085 |
| Endoscopic removal of kidney or ureter stone A procedure to remove or manipulate a stone in the kidney or ureter using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize and treat the stone. |
16 | $260 | $4,624 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
15 | $96 | $371 |
| 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. |
11 | $321 | $1,638 |
| 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. |
11 | $30 | $572 |
| Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
11 | $1,114 | $7,252 |
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.
3.1% high complexity
11.6% medium
85.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,377
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $340/year across 7 years
Top 48% in NJ for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
122
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
$2,148 (90.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$229 (9.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$192
2023
$83
2022
$362
2021
$674
2020
$191
2019
$367
2018
$508
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Calyxo, Inc.
$57
Medtronic, Inc.
$52
Boston Scientific Corporation
$47
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$19
Teleflex LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 81.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$389
Boston Scientific Corporation
$384
Calyxo, Inc.
$188
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$186
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$160
Teleflex LLC
$151
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$135
NeoTract Inc.
$101
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$78
Medtronic, Inc.
$52
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$43
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$42
Ambu Inc.
$41
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$41
AbbVie, Inc.
$41
Amgen Inc.
$38
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$29
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$27
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$25
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$25
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
180 Medical, Inc.
$20
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$19
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$15
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$14
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$14
PFIZER INC.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$13
Clinigen Inc
$12
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Novum Pharma, LLC
$11
Retrophin, Inc.
$2
Top 3 companies account for 40.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · AdVance XP · Alcortin A · Androgel · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRACAnalysis CDx · CVAC · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · FLOSEAL · FOUNDATIONONE · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · JATENZO · LITHOVUE · LithoVue · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · NASCOBAL · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · Otrexup · PERI-STRIPS DRY · Prolaris · Proleukin · Prolia · SOLESTA · SUTENT · Swiss LithoClast Triology · UroLift · UroLift System · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · ZYTIGA
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 (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
279
Per 100K population
53.2
County median income
$86,384
Nearest hospital
WEST JERSEY HOSPITAL
2.8 mi
2.8 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. Barsky is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Barsky experienced with bcg treatment for bladder cancer?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Barsky performed 1,200 bcg treatment for bladder cancer 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. Barsky receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Barsky received a total of $2,377 from 33 companies across 122 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. Barsky's costs compare to other urology physicians in Cherry Hill?
Dr. Barsky's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Barsky) 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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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.
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