Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Akwasi Boateng, M.D.
Urology Physician · East Brunswick, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Boateng
Dr. Akwasi Boateng is an urology physician in East Brunswick, NJ, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Boateng performed 3,208 Medicare services across 2,385 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Boateng received a total of $3,070 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 116 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. Boateng 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 47% volume in NJ
$3,070 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,208
Medicare services
Top 47% in NJ for urology physician
2,385
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
649 | $102 | $274 |
| 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. |
502 | $39 | $168 |
| 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. |
491 | $68 | $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. |
180 | $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. |
144 | $8 | $33 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
143 | $8 | $34 |
| 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. |
141 | $130 | $412 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
131 | $8 | $15 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 116 | $17 | $76 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
105 | $121 | $340 |
| 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. |
85 | $111 | $336 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
82 | $211 | $890 |
| 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. |
69 | $57 | $179 |
| 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. |
51 | $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. |
49 | $8 | $33 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
40 | $70 | $350 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
36 | $3 | $11 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
33 | $69 | $181 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
30 | $48 | $201 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
29 | $8 | $35 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
23 | $88 | $372 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
17 | $18 | $76 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
14 | $4 | $13 |
| Laser vaporization of prostate A procedure that uses a laser to remove excess prostate tissue through an endoscope. The process includes controlling any bleeding that occurs during the treatment. |
13 | $570 | $11,395 |
| 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. |
12 | $21 | $59 |
| 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. |
12 | $83 | $274 |
| 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. |
11 | $74 | $2,500 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
20.9% medium
78.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗$3,070
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $512/year across 6 years
Top 41% in NJ for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
116
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
$1,487 (48.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,424 (46.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$159 (5.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$16
2022
$186
2021
$377
2020
$1,718
2019
$463
2018
$310
Payments by company (2023)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$1,588
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$338
PFIZER INC.
$309
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$295
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$105
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$90
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$78
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$50
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$37
AbbVie, Inc.
$29
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$19
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$16
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$14
Allergan Inc.
$13
Zyla Life Sciences
$12
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$12
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 72.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AquaBeam Robotic System · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GREENLIGHT · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LYNPARZA · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Noctiva · Nubeqa · PROVENGE · REZUM · SPRIX · TOVIAZ · XTANDI · Xofigo · Xtandi · eCoin Device Kit
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 (48%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
180
Per 100K population
20.9
County median income
$109,028
Nearest hospital
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
4.0 mi
4.0 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 2023 |
| 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. Boateng is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. Boateng experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Boateng performed 649 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Boateng receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Boateng received a total of $3,070 from 20 companies across 116 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. Boateng's costs compare to other urology physicians in East Brunswick?
Dr. Boateng's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Boateng) 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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