Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Simon, MD
Urology Physician · Cliffside Park, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Simon
Dr. Robert Simon is an urology physician in Cliffside Park, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Simon performed 4,563 Medicare services across 3,030 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Simon received a total of $113,055 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 327 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Simon 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 33% volume in NJ
$113,055 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,563
Medicare services
Top 33% in NJ for urology physician
3,030
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~240 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
561 | $41 | $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. |
550 | $104 | $274 |
| 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. |
527 | $72 | $188 |
| 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. |
511 | $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. |
306 | $8 | $33 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
271 | $8 | $34 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
222 | $94 | $381 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
187 | $8 | $15 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
157 | $18 | $76 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 153 | $18 | $76 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
112 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
97 | $132 | $412 |
| 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. |
92 | $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. |
89 | $8 | $33 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
85 | $82 | $389 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
84 | $10 | $319 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
66 | $47 | $367 |
| 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. |
52 | $25 | $106 |
| 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. |
49 | $21 | $81 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
48 | $5 | $21 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
33 | $10 | $115 |
| 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. |
33 | $20 | $63 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves. |
31 | $903 | $10,947 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
29 | $40 | $201 |
| 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. |
26 | $29 | $595 |
| 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. |
26 | $180 | $1,275 |
| Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach. |
24 | $74 | $3,698 |
| 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. |
22 | $68 | $289 |
| 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 | $93 | $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 | $259 | $1,143 |
| 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. |
19 | $104 | $2,194 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
17 | $358 | $1,861 |
| 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. |
17 | $5 | $21 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
17 | $4 | $17 |
| 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. |
11 | $112 | $336 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
23.6% medium
76.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$113,055
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $16,151/year across 7 years
Top 3% in NJ for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
327
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$73,092 (64.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$37,872 (33.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,092 (1.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$9,226
2023
$1,631
2022
$22,947
2021
$40,631
2020
$17,491
2019
$15,474
2018
$5,655
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Axonics, Inc.
$8,719
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$278
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$105
Tolmar, Inc.
$50
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$43
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$14
Top 3 companies account for 98.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$49,782
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$37,745
Axonics, Inc.
$23,531
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$278
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$192
Coloplast Corp
$188
Amgen Inc.
$116
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$105
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$101
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$100
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$83
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
$82
Tolmar, Inc.
$66
Boston Scientific Corporation
$63
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$54
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$43
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Allergan Inc.
$38
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$38
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$30
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$30
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$30
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$28
PFIZER INC.
$26
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$24
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$24
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
C. R. BARD FOUNDATION, INC.
$18
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$18
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$17
Rochester Medical Corporation
$16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
NeoTract Inc.
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$15
Mission Pharmacal Company
$14
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$14
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$13
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 98.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · Altis · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Bulkamid · CEREC · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ENTERRA · ERLEADA · GEMTESA · INTERSTIM · INTERSTIM ICON · JATENZO · JELMYTO · LITHOVUE · LYNPARZA · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolia · RESTORE · REVI · REZUM · Rezum Generator · Thiola · Trelstar · UroLift · Urocit-K · VERIFY · XTANDI
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 (65%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for urology physician in NJ.
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. Simon is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 3% of NJ 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. Simon experienced with limited ultrasound of pelvis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Simon performed 561 limited ultrasound of pelvis 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. Simon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Simon received a total of $113,055 from 40 companies across 327 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. Simon's costs compare to other urology physicians in Cliffside Park?
Dr. Simon's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Simon) 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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