Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Chaikin, MD
Urology Physician · Morristown, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Chaikin from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chaikin
Dr. David Chaikin is an urology physician in Morristown, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chaikin performed 3,495 Medicare services across 2,515 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chaikin received a total of $40,549 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 144 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Chaikin 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 45% volume in NJ
$40,549 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,495
Medicare services
Top 45% in NJ for urology physician
2,515
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~175 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. |
844 | $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. |
805 | $103 | $363 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
608 | $9 | $63 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
166 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
118 | $149 | $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. |
99 | $124 | $551 |
| 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. |
95 | $69 | $247 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
72 | $7 | $60 |
| Voiding cystourethrogram An imaging procedure that uses X-rays to visualize the bladder and urethra while urine is being passed. |
67 | $99 | $721 |
| 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. |
67 | $179 | $439 |
| 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. |
67 | $98 | $292 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
67 | $40 | $169 |
| 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. |
66 | $29 | $264 |
| 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. |
61 | $333 | $1,236 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 46 | $88 | $350 |
| 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. |
38 | $54 | $247 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
33 | $67 | $304 |
| 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. |
25 | $325 | $1,390 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
25 | $27 | $112 |
| 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. |
23 | $105 | $730 |
| 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. |
22 | $148 | $733 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
20 | $143 | $624 |
| Bladder and urethra clot removal with endoscope A procedure using an endoscope to irrigate and remove multiple blood clots from the bladder and urethra. |
17 | $210 | $1,063 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
17 | $19 | $75 |
| 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. |
16 | $492 | $2,117 |
| Bladder biopsy using endoscope A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the bladder using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. The sample is then examined to check for abnormalities. |
11 | $68 | $526 |
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.
1.2% high complexity
21.1% medium
77.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$40,549
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,793/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NJ for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
144
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$26,143 (64.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$10,514 (25.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,891 (9.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$408
2023
$617
2022
$2,155
2021
$221
2020
$2,768
2019
$20,124
2018
$14,254
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$158
ABBVIE INC.
$70
PFIZER INC.
$50
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$33
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$17
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$17
Photocure Inc
$16
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$16
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 68.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$21,111
Integra GPO, LLC
$10,477
AbbVie, Inc.
$5,032
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$1,787
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$204
Caldera Medical, Inc
$201
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$158
PFIZER INC.
$150
Medtronic, Inc.
$142
Boston Scientific Corporation
$140
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$138
AbbVie Inc.
$100
EDAP TECHNOMED INC
$100
ABBVIE INC.
$100
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$71
Allergan Inc.
$68
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$59
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$47
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$33
Allergan, Inc.
$28
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$26
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$21
NeoTract Inc.
$19
Cook Medical LLC
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
Coloplast Corp
$17
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$17
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$17
Photocure Inc
$16
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$16
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Olympus America Inc.
$15
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$15
Exelixis Inc.
$14
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$14
Eisai Inc.
$14
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$13
EISAI INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 90.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · Axumin · BIOPROTECT BALLOON IMPLANT SYSTEM · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · COOK MEDICAL CUSTOM MADE DEVICE · CYSVIEW · Cabometyx · Desara · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL - KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · ILLUCCIX · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · Lenvima · LithoVue · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Noctiva · OPDIVO · ORGOVYX · PLUVICTO · PREMARIN · Prolaris · SHINGRIX · SUTENT · Sonablate · Stivarga · TITAN · UroLift · Veozah · XTANDI · iTIND System
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 (64%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% 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. Chaikin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 6% of NJ peers, with 20 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. Chaikin experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chaikin performed 844 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. Chaikin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chaikin received a total of $40,549 from 42 companies across 144 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. Chaikin's costs compare to other urology physicians in Morristown?
Dr. Chaikin's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Chaikin) 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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