Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Benjamin Taylor, MD
Urology Physician · Morristown, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Taylor
Dr. Benjamin Taylor is an urology physician in Morristown, NJ, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Taylor performed 2,673 Medicare services across 2,195 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Taylor received a total of $26,049 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 191 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Taylor 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
▲ 2,673 Medicare services
$26,049 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,673
Medicare services
Bottom 47% in NJ for urology physician
2,195
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~191 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. |
701 | $2 | $4 |
| 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. |
616 | $103 | $363 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
392 | $9 | $63 |
| 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. |
143 | $154 | $487 |
| 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. |
116 | $128 | $551 |
| 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. |
47 | $119 | $825 |
| Voiding cystourethrogram An imaging procedure that uses X-rays to visualize the bladder and urethra while urine is being passed. |
44 | $101 | $721 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
42 | $6 | $60 |
| 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. |
42 | $179 | $439 |
| 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. |
41 | $332 | $1,236 |
| 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. |
41 | $29 | $264 |
| Radiologist review of bladder and urethra images with contrast A radiologist reviews medical images of the urinary bladder and urethra taken with contrast dye, including images captured after the patient has urinated. |
41 | $98 | $292 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
40 | $66 | $304 |
| 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. |
40 | $148 | $733 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
39 | $40 | $169 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 39 | $192 | $691 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 30 | $82 | $350 |
| Endoscopic repair of ureteral stricture A procedure to widen or fix a narrowed section of the ureter using an endoscope inserted into the body. |
26 | $272 | $1,525 |
| 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. |
25 | $76 | $321 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
23 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
22 | $46 | $247 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
19 | $27 | $112 |
| 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. |
18 | $106 | $1,311 |
| Prostate needle biopsy with image guidance A procedure to remove small tissue samples from the prostate gland using a needle. Image guidance is used to help the doctor accurately locate the area for sampling. |
17 | $325 | $1,390 |
| 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. |
17 | $70 | $247 |
| Endoscopic destruction of bladder/urethra growth, less than 0.5 cm A procedure to remove abnormal tissue growths from the bladder or urethra using an endoscope. This specific code applies when the growths are smaller than 0.5 centimeters. |
15 | $145 | $751 |
| 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. |
13 | $282 | $1,536 |
| Endoscopic removal of pelvic lymph nodes, bilateral A surgical procedure to remove lymph nodes from both sides of the pelvis using an endoscope. This minimally invasive technique involves making small incisions to access and excise the tissue. |
12 | $284 | $2,457 |
| Surgical removal of prostate and lymph nodes This procedure involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope. |
12 | $1,017 | $5,343 |
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.
2.2% high complexity
17.5% medium
80.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$26,049
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $4,341/year across 6 years
Top 8% in NJ for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
45
Companies
191
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$16,138 (62.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,210 (20.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,701 (18.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$17,653
2023
$1,357
2022
$1,833
2021
$210
2020
$4,543
2019
$453
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$15,938
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$368
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$179
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$158
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$157
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$155
Medtronic, Inc.
$136
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$125
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$122
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$40
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$39
Hollister Incorporated
$38
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$38
PFIZER INC.
$37
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$26
Corcept Therapeutics
$20
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$17
ABBVIE INC.
$16
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$15
Top 3 companies account for 93.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$15,938
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$3,941
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$1,516
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$972
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$339
Boston Scientific Corporation
$284
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$270
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$234
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$182
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$181
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$179
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$171
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$158
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$155
Medtronic, Inc.
$151
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$138
PFIZER INC.
$128
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$122
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$114
EDAP TECHNOMED INC
$100
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$71
Hollister Incorporated
$65
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$56
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$49
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$42
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$39
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$38
AbbVie Inc.
$32
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$31
Photocure Inc
$30
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$29
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$28
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$26
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$26
Ethicon US, LLC
$23
180 Medical, Inc.
$21
Corcept Therapeutics
$20
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$17
ABBVIE INC.
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
EISAI INC.
$15
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Axonics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 82.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Bulkamid · CYSVIEW · DA VINCI SP · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL - KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · General - Kidney Stone Disease · ILLUCCIX · INTERSTIM · Infyna Chic · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · Korlym · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Lenvima · LithoVue · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NANOKNIFE · Natesto · Nubeqa · OPDIVO · ORGOVYX · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · SPRIX · Seglentis · VISTASEAL · VaPro Pocket · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xofigo
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 →
The majority of payments (62%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in urology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for urology physician in NJ.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
195
Per 100K population
38.2
County median income
$134,929
Nearest hospital
GREYSTONE PARK PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
4.7 mi
4.7 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. Taylor is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 8% of NJ peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Taylor experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Taylor performed 701 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. Taylor receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Taylor received a total of $26,049 from 45 companies across 191 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. Taylor's costs compare to other urology physicians in Morristown?
Dr. Taylor's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. Taylor) 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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