Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Samuel Qassab, M.D.
Urology Physician · Hamilton, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Qassab
Dr. Samuel Qassab is an urology physician in Hamilton, NJ, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Qassab performed 6,456 Medicare services across 3,073 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Qassab received a total of $10,716 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 60 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. Qassab 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 20% volume in NJ
$10,716 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,456
Medicare services
Top 20% in NJ for urology physician
3,073
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~461 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
1,977 | $34 | $117 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
765 | $34 | $80 |
| 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. |
469 | $75 | $259 |
| Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample. |
457 | $69 | $80 |
| 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. |
364 | $106 | $440 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
153 | $34 | $75 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
153 | $34 | $74 |
| MRSA nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. |
153 | $34 | $74 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
153 | $34 | $58 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
153 | $34 | $80 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
132 | $9 | $275 |
| 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. |
126 | $66 | $400 |
| 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. |
119 | $141 | $675 |
| 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. |
87 | $143 | $820 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
81 | $210 | $1,863 |
| 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. |
80 | $0 | $160 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
74 | $104 | $259 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
69 | $10 | $348 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
63 | $13 | $300 |
| 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. |
56 | $20 | $205 |
| 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. |
56 | $94 | $444 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 51 | $132 | $934 |
| 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. |
46 | $67 | $4,441 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
36 | $59 | $765 |
| 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 | $54 | $681 |
| Bladder and urethra clot removal with endoscope A procedure using an endoscope to irrigate and remove multiple blood clots from the bladder and urethra. |
30 | $171 | $2,535 |
| Manipulation of stone in ureter using an endoscope | 28 | $129 | $2,500 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
27 | $478 | $7,701 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
27 | $103 | $694 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
27 | $25 | $740 |
| 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. |
25 | $303 | $5,995 |
| Endoscopic removal of kidney or ureter stone A procedure to remove or manipulate a stone in the kidney or ureter using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize and treat the stone. |
24 | $87 | $4,733 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
24 | $44 | $495 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
22 | $96 | $225 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 21 | $84 | $345 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
21 | $77 | $200 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
20 | $3 | $11 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
19 | $8 | $125 |
| 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. |
19 | $30 | $105 |
| 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. |
18 | $321 | $1,200 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
18 | $109 | $300 |
| 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. |
17 | $28 | $825 |
| 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. |
17 | $171 | $725 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
17 | $33 | $195 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via cystoscopy A tube is placed into the ureter using an endoscope inserted through the bladder. |
16 | $50 | $1,264 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
16 | $278 | $1,073 |
| Diagnostic exam of anus and rectum under anesthesia A medical examination of the anus and rectum performed while the patient is under anesthesia. This allows for a thorough inspection without causing discomfort. |
15 | $44 | $440 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
15 | $86 | $260 |
| Emergency department visit, low level of medical decision making An emergency department visit for a patient requiring a low level of medical decision making. |
15 | $56 | $250 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
14 | $99 | $600 |
| Bladder tumor removal via endoscope This procedure involves using an endoscope to destroy or remove a large growth from the bladder. |
13 | $322 | $4,452 |
| Endoscopic destruction of bladder, urethra, or gland tissue A procedure that uses an endoscope to destroy tissue in the bladder, urethra, or surrounding glands. |
11 | $82 | $5,603 |
| 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. |
11 | $126 | $1,522 |
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.
1.6% high complexity
7.4% medium
91.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,716
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,531/year across 7 years
Top 13% in NJ for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
60
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
$5,601 (52.3%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$5,000 (46.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$115 (1.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,227
2023
$2,760
2022
$68
2021
$5,169
2020
$242
2019
$154
2018
$95
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$1,874
Medtronic, Inc.
$150
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$50
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$48
Boston Scientific Corporation
$44
COLOPLAST CORP
$41
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$22
Top 3 companies account for 93.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$5,348
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$1,874
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,516
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$514
Medtronic, Inc.
$325
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$169
Baxter Healthcare
$146
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$131
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$122
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$115
Cook Medical LLC
$95
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$79
NeoTract Inc.
$77
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$50
COLOPLAST CORP
$41
AbbVie Inc.
$38
ABBVIE INC.
$29
180 Medical, Inc.
$19
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$15
Olympus America Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 81.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · COOK MEDICAL EXTRACTORS · COOK MEDICAL PERC SETS · Da Vinci Surgical System · HD CAMERA HEAD · INTERSTIM · LUPRON DEPOT · Moses 550 D\F\L · ORGOVYX · PROLARIS · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · SUPERION · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · UroLift · 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 →
Most payments (52%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
129
Per 100K population
33.7
County median income
$96,333
Nearest hospital
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT HAMILTON
0.0 mi
0.0 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 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. Qassab is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of NJ peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Qassab experienced with infectious disease dna/rna test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Qassab performed 1,977 infectious disease dna/rna test 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. Qassab receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Qassab received a total of $10,716 from 20 companies across 60 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. Qassab's costs compare to other urology physicians in Hamilton?
Dr. Qassab's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Qassab) 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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