Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kenneth Ring, M.D.
Urology Physician · Cranford, 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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ring 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. Ring
Dr. Kenneth Ring is an urology physician in Cranford, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ring performed 8,046 Medicare services across 5,057 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ring received a total of $4,650 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 170 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. Ring 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 14% volume in NJ
$4,650 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,046
Medicare services
Top 14% in NJ for urology physician
5,057
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~402 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
1,505 | $3 | $11 |
| 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. |
1,019 | $102 | $274 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
721 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
711 | $72 | $188 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 693 | $18 | $76 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
617 | $9 | $116 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
380 | $11 | $157 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
265 | $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. |
228 | $0 | $2 |
| Other procedure on male genital system A surgical or medical intervention performed on the male genital organs that does not fall under other specific categories. |
227 | $79 | $1,419 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
225 | $51 | $201 |
| Injection, triptorelin pamoate, 3.75 mg | 129 | $296 | $629 |
| 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. |
124 | $39 | $168 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
114 | $8 | $33 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
114 | $8 | $34 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
104 | $125 | $340 |
| 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. |
99 | $24 | $106 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
89 | $99 | $432 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
75 | $219 | $890 |
| 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. |
64 | $125 | $412 |
| 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. |
63 | $8 | $33 |
| 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. |
63 | $8 | $13 |
| 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. |
62 | $29 | $121 |
| 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. |
57 | $20 | $81 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
56 | $5 | $21 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
42 | $7 | $32 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
32 | $66 | $350 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
32 | $218 | $1,443 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
32 | $87 | $391 |
| 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. |
26 | $295 | $1,143 |
| 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. |
21 | $327 | $1,190 |
| 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. |
19 | $21 | $59 |
| 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. |
13 | $158 | $366 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 13 | $2 | $3 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
12 | $8 | $35 |
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 ↗$4,650
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $664/year across 7 years
Top 28% in NJ for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
170
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
$4,450 (95.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$100 (2.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$100 (2.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$702
2023
$734
2022
$658
2021
$952
2020
$344
2019
$760
2018
$500
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$191
Teleflex LLC
$139
Medtronic, Inc.
$133
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$122
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$54
COLOPLAST CORP
$28
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$18
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 66.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,023
Teleflex LLC
$550
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$316
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$302
Axonics, Inc.
$207
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$201
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$185
PFIZER INC.
$182
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$156
Medtronic, Inc.
$153
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$137
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$126
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$122
COMSORT, Inc
$100
KOELIS Inc.
$99
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$97
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$82
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$63
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$54
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$54
Boston Scientific Corporation
$42
Allergan, Inc.
$38
180 Medical, Inc.
$34
Hollister Incorporated
$29
COLOPLAST CORP
$28
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$28
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$20
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$18
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$17
Amgen Inc.
$15
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$15
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$14
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$14
AbbVie, Inc.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 40.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVEED · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · Bulkamid · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · GEMTESA · GENERAL THERAPIES · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · POSLUMA · PROVENGE · Prolaris · Prolia · SPRIX · SpaceOAR System · Synthroid · TESTOPEL · Trelstar · Trinity 3D Prostate Suite · UROLIFT · UroLift System · VESICARE · VaPro Pocket · Virtue · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo
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
599
Per 100K population
104.6
County median income
$100,117
Nearest hospital
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT RAHWAY
3.7 mi
3.7 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. Ring is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% 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. Ring experienced with urinalysis, manual?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ring performed 1,505 urinalysis, manual 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. Ring receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ring received a total of $4,650 from 38 companies across 170 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. Ring's costs compare to other urology physicians in Cranford?
Dr. Ring'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. Ring) 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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