Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Lasser, M.D.
Urology Physician · Cranford, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Lasser
Dr. Michael Lasser is an urology physician in Cranford, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lasser performed 5,793 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lasser received a total of $2,992 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 181 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lasser 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 24% volume in NJ
$2,992 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,793
Medicare services
Top 24% in NJ for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
1,158 | $2 | $10 |
| 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. |
739 | $102 | $274 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
538 | $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. |
423 | $69 | $188 |
| 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. |
352 | $67 | $179 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
301 | $8 | $15 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 252 | $18 | $76 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
234 | $18 | $76 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
205 | $8 | $33 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
205 | $8 | $34 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
179 | $10 | $288 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
156 | $47 | $201 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
106 | $94 | $386 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
95 | $215 | $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. |
87 | $134 | $412 |
| 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. |
83 | $108 | $336 |
| 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. |
74 | $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. |
71 | $8 | $33 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 51 | $137 | $413 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 47 | $36 | $326 |
| 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. |
40 | $39 | $461 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 40 | $2 | $3 |
| 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. |
37 | $141 | $366 |
| 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. |
36 | $53 | $425 |
| 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. |
35 | $5 | $21 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
35 | $4 | $17 |
| 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. |
31 | $83 | $274 |
| 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. |
30 | $30 | $121 |
| 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. |
26 | $20 | $59 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
23 | $70 | $350 |
| 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. |
21 | $78 | $1,424 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
19 | $358 | $1,861 |
| 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. |
19 | $180 | $1,275 |
| 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. |
19 | $144 | $497 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
14 | $128 | $340 |
| 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. |
12 | $329 | $2,290 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.2% high complexity
15.7% medium
84.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2022 ↗$2,992
Total received (2018-2022)
Avg $598/year across 5 years
Top 42% in NJ for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
181
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2022
$153
2021
$833
2020
$473
2019
$749
2018
$784
Payments by company (2022)
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$100
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$29
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$13
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 92.3% of 2022 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2022) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,101
PFIZER INC.
$343
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$191
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$138
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$107
Ethicon US, LLC
$90
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$74
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$71
Amgen Inc.
$63
Boston Scientific Corporation
$56
Allergan, Inc.
$51
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$51
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$45
Coloplast Corp
$42
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$41
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$41
DAVOL INC.
$39
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$39
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$38
Olympus America Inc.
$34
Hollister Incorporated
$32
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
AbbVie, Inc.
$25
Rochester Medical Corporation
$24
Cure Medical LLC
$20
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$17
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$17
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Mission Pharmacal Company
$15
NeoTract Inc.
$15
Teleflex LLC
$15
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$14
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$14
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$13
Allergan Inc.
$13
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 54.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCS · ARISTA AH · Androgel · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axumin · BOTOX · CONTINENCE CARE · Cure Medical · Da Vinci Surgical System · ECHELON FLEX Stapler · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL - KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · INTERSTIM · Infyna Chic · JATENZO · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LoFric · MYRBETRIQ · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PENILE & TESTICULAR RECONSTRUCTN · PROVENGE · Prolaris · Prolia · SPEEDICATH · SUTENT · Stendra · Surgicel Powder · TOVIAZ · Uribel · UroLift · UroLift System · VISERA ELITE II VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER · VISTASEAL · VaPro · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xofigo · ZYTIGA
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
599
County median income
$100,117
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT RAHWAY
3.7 mi
3.7 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2022 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Lasser is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in NJ), 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. Lasser experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lasser performed 1,158 automated urinalysis services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Lasser receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lasser received a total of $2,992 from 39 companies across 181 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Lasser's costs compare to other urology physicians in Cranford?
Dr. Lasser's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Lasser) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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