Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gary Wasserman, MD
Urology Physician · Cliffside Park, NJ
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. Wasserman
Dr. Gary Wasserman is an urology physician in Cliffside Park, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wasserman performed 6,762 Medicare services across 4,135 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wasserman received a total of $1,893 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 118 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. Wasserman 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 18% volume in NJ
$1,893 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,762
Medicare services
Top 18% in NJ for urology physician
4,135
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~356 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. |
1,008 | $2 | $10 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
899 | $8 | $33 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
763 | $8 | $34 |
| 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. |
698 | $71 | $188 |
| 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. |
513 | $39 | $168 |
| 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. |
421 | $105 | $274 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
414 | $8 | $15 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
365 | $18 | $76 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 362 | $18 | $76 |
| 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. |
182 | $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. |
173 | $8 | $33 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 173 | $132 | $439 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
158 | $91 | $389 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
154 | $94 | $382 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
64 | $46 | $201 |
| 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. |
63 | $29 | $121 |
| 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. |
55 | $122 | $412 |
| 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. |
53 | $25 | $106 |
| Urethral dilation, female, subsequent A procedure to widen the urethra in a female patient during a follow-up visit. This is performed after an initial dilation has already taken place. |
51 | $62 | $350 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
49 | $213 | $890 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
40 | $21 | $81 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
37 | $5 | $21 |
| 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. |
20 | $94 | $274 |
| 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. |
19 | $290 | $1,143 |
| Initial dilation of urethra in female | 16 | $65 | $450 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
12 | $10 | $115 |
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 ↗$1,893
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $270/year across 7 years
Bottom 45% in NJ for urology physician
35
Companies
118
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
$1,867 (98.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$26 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$37
2023
$17
2022
$64
2021
$426
2020
$115
2019
$553
2018
$681
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$22
Endo USA, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$276
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$165
Amgen Inc.
$139
Allergan Inc.
$127
PFIZER INC.
$110
Axonics, Inc.
$95
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
$82
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$75
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$69
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$69
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$55
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$54
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$54
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$47
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$45
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$44
AbbVie, Inc.
$42
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$30
Mission Pharmacal Company
$30
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$22
Olympus America Inc.
$20
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$19
C. R. BARD FOUNDATION, INC.
$18
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$17
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$17
Rochester Medical Corporation
$16
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$15
Endo USA, Inc.
$15
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$15
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$14
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$12
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 30.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Androgel · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Balversa · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Bulkamid · CEREC · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · EVENITY · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · INTERSTIM · JATENZO · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · Lupron Depot · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PROVENGE · Prolaris · Prolia · REVI · TOVIAZ · Trelstar · Uribel · Urocit-K · VESICARE · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
737
Per 100K population
77.2
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
NEW YORK STATE PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE
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. Wasserman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in NJ), 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. Wasserman experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wasserman performed 1,008 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. Wasserman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wasserman received a total of $1,893 from 35 companies across 118 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. Wasserman's costs compare to other urology physicians in Cliffside Park?
Dr. Wasserman's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Wasserman) 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.
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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