Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Linden, M.D.
Urology Physician · Linwood, 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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What this data tells you about Dr. Linden
Dr. Robert Linden is an urology physician in Linwood, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Linden performed 5,584 Medicare services across 3,558 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Linden received a total of $4,759 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 118 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. Linden 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 26% volume in NJ
$4,759 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,584
Medicare services
Top 26% in NJ for urology physician
3,558
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~294 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,137 | $2 | $10 |
| 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. |
832 | $67 | $188 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
745 | $9 | $115 |
| 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. |
654 | $97 | $274 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
381 | $8 | $33 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
361 | $8 | $34 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
220 | $2 | $13 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
156 | $41 | $97 |
| 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. |
136 | $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. |
134 | $8 | $33 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
115 | $199 | $890 |
| 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. |
69 | $20 | $59 |
| 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. |
53 | $99 | $2,500 |
| 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. |
53 | $119 | $412 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 48 | $38 | $326 |
| 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. |
45 | $50 | $425 |
| 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. |
45 | $141 | $497 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
44 | $118 | $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. |
42 | $107 | $336 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
41 | $7 | $218 |
| 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. |
35 | $353 | $2,290 |
| 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. |
35 | $99 | $256 |
| 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. |
26 | $95 | $274 |
| 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 | $306 | $1,529 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
20 | $194 | $1,443 |
| 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. |
18 | $161 | $1,275 |
| 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 | $26 | $595 |
| 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. |
16 | $66 | $179 |
| 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. |
15 | $274 | $4,624 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
14 | $8 | $15 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
14 | $25 | $350 |
| 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. |
14 | $265 | $1,400 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
14 | $31 | $116 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 14 | $2 | $3 |
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.
1.8% high complexity
16.0% medium
82.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,759
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $680/year across 7 years
Top 27% in NJ for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
118
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
$3,103 (65.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,656 (34.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,152
2023
$271
2022
$255
2021
$766
2020
$132
2019
$540
2018
$644
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Calyxo, Inc.
$1,656
Teleflex LLC
$274
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$122
Boston Scientific Corporation
$54
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$46
Top 3 companies account for 95.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Calyxo, Inc.
$1,918
Teleflex LLC
$534
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$501
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$250
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$227
Boston Scientific Corporation
$221
NeoTract Inc.
$178
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$102
Medtronic, Inc.
$102
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$86
Stryker Corporation
$55
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$46
180 Medical, Inc.
$41
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$41
Amgen Inc.
$41
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$38
PFIZER INC.
$38
Axonics, Inc.
$35
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$32
DENTSPLY IH AB
$31
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$26
COLOPLAST CORP
$25
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$23
Mission Pharmacal Company
$17
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
AbbVie, Inc.
$14
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$14
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$14
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
AbbVie Inc.
$12
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 62.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMS · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Androgel · Axonics r-SNM System · CVAC · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · FLEXIVA · GEMTESA · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · JATENZO · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LithoVue · LoFric · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · OTREXUP · Otrexup · PROVENGE · Prolia · REVI · STRYKER · SUTENT · SpeediCath · UROLIFT · Uribel · UroLift · UroLift System · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xofigo · ZYTIGA
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 (65%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
28
Per 100K population
10.2
County median income
$76,819
Nearest hospital
SHORE MEDICAL CENTER
2.5 mi
2.5 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. Linden is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Linden experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Linden performed 1,137 automated urinalysis 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. Linden receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Linden received a total of $4,759 from 34 companies across 118 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. Linden's costs compare to other urology physicians in Linwood?
Dr. Linden'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. Linden) 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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