Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thomas Christiano, MD
Urology Physician · Maywood, 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. Christiano
Dr. Thomas Christiano is an urology physician in Maywood, NJ, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Christiano performed 8,770 Medicare services across 3,503 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Christiano received a total of $3,968 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 131 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. Christiano 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in NJ
$3,968 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,770
Medicare services
Top 12% in NJ for urology physician
3,503
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~516 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCG treatment for bladder cancer | 3,900 | $2 | $5 |
| 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. |
761 | $68 | $188 |
| 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. |
557 | $99 | $274 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
463 | $3 | $11 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
384 | $93 | $398 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
378 | $8 | $33 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
371 | $8 | $34 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
230 | $8 | $15 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 192 | $18 | $76 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
185 | $9 | $115 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 141 | $136 | $484 |
| 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. |
138 | $130 | $412 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
137 | $10 | $319 |
| 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. |
114 | $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. |
113 | $8 | $33 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
103 | $3 | $13 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
100 | $206 | $890 |
| Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue. |
82 | $78 | $1,459 |
| 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. |
44 | $28 | $121 |
| 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. |
43 | $5 | $21 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
43 | $4 | $17 |
| 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. |
34 | $150 | $366 |
| 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. |
31 | $142 | $497 |
| 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. |
25 | $276 | $1,143 |
| 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. |
23 | $25 | $106 |
| 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. |
22 | $29 | $595 |
| 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. |
22 | $180 | $1,275 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
20 | $26 | $300 |
| 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. |
19 | $339 | $1,737 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
19 | $105 | $1,443 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
17 | $71 | $389 |
| 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. |
16 | $95 | $2,500 |
| 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. |
16 | $319 | $2,290 |
| 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 | $254 | $1,400 |
| 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. |
13 | $21 | $300 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
7.8% medium
91.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,968
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $567/year across 7 years
Top 34% in NJ for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
131
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
$3,968 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$592
2023
$514
2022
$691
2021
$667
2020
$316
2019
$621
2018
$568
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$186
Ethicon US, LLC
$154
COLOPLAST CORP
$55
Davol Inc.
$51
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$51
Tolmar, Inc.
$31
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Organogenesis Inc.
$22
Tempus AI, Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 66.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Ethicon US, LLC
$569
Boston Scientific Corporation
$368
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$358
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$352
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$226
Coloplast Corp
$225
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$197
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$188
Royal Biologics
$146
Allergan Inc.
$119
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$103
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$98
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$86
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$82
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$73
Ambu Inc.
$72
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$69
PFIZER INC.
$58
COLOPLAST CORP
$55
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Davol Inc.
$51
AbbVie, Inc.
$46
Calyxo, Inc.
$45
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Tolmar, Inc.
$31
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$26
Organogenesis Inc.
$22
Olympus America Inc.
$19
Axonics, Inc.
$19
180 Medical, Inc.
$15
Tempus AI, Inc
$15
Rochester Medical Corporation
$14
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$14
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$14
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 32.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · AMS · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Altis · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Bulkamid · CLENPIQ · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · Channel Drain · Cryo-Cord · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Echelon Flex · Echelon; Endopath · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · JELMYTO · LYNPARZA · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · REZUM · SOLYX · SURGICEL NU-KNIT · SUTENT · Stendra · TOVIAZ · Titan · VISTASEAL Fibrin Sealant (Human) · XIAFLEX · XT CDX · XTANDI · Xofigo · ZYTIGA · iTIND System · rezum Generator
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
726
Per 100K population
76.0
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
1.3 mi
1.3 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. Christiano is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Christiano experienced with bcg treatment for bladder cancer?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Christiano performed 3,900 bcg treatment for bladder cancer 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. Christiano receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Christiano received a total of $3,968 from 37 companies across 131 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. Christiano's costs compare to other urology physicians in Maywood?
Dr. Christiano's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Christiano) 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.
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