Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Charles Polotti, M.D.

Urology Physician · Pennington, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2 CAPITAL WAY STE 407, Pennington, NJ 08534
6093034460
In practice since 2015 (11 years)
NPI: 1376923201 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Polotti 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. Polotti

Dr. Charles Polotti is an urology physician in Pennington, NJ, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Polotti performed 456 Medicare services across 369 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Polotti received a total of $959 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 48 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. Polotti 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ 456 Medicare services $959 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
456
Medicare services
Bottom 16% in NJ for urology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
369
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~41 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
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
106 $9 $443
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.
92 $104 $413
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.
66 $67 $275
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.
57 $126 $616
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
32 $3 $24
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.
29 $111 $480
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
16 $60 $3,017
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.
16 $141 $550
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.
14 $113 $7,156
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
14 $21 $116
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.
14 $53 $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.
3.1% high complexity
23.2% medium
73.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$959
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $240/year across 4 years
Bottom 31% in NJ for urology physician
22
Companies
48
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
$959 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$291
2023
$346
2022
$270
2021
$52

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$77
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$33
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$33
180 Medical, Inc.
$27
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
Cook Medical LLC
$18
Calyxo, Inc.
$17
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$16
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 49.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Olympus America Inc.
$141
Medtronic, Inc.
$96
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$72
Photocure Inc
$70
Axonics, Inc.
$65
Teleflex LLC
$62
Boston Scientific Corporation
$55
180 Medical, Inc.
$51
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$51
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$50
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$28
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$24
Hollister Incorporated
$23
Coloplast Corp
$22
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
Cook Medical LLC
$18
Calyxo, Inc.
$17
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$16
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$15
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 32.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axonics · BOTOX · COOK · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · CYSVIEW · Cysview · ERLEADA · GEMTESA · General - Erectile Dysfunction · ILLUCCIX · INTERSTIM · Infyna Chic · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · ORGOVYX · Olympus · PROLARIS · Prolaris · SpeediCath · URETERO-RENO VIDEOSCOPE · UROLIFT · UroLift System · 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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Urology physicians within 10 mi
134
Per 100K population
35.0
County median income
$96,333
Nearest hospital
CAPITAL HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - HOPEWELL
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. Polotti is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Polotti experienced with bladder ultrasound after voiding?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Polotti performed 106 bladder ultrasound after voiding 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. Polotti receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Polotti received a total of $959 from 22 companies across 48 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. Polotti's costs compare to other urology physicians in Pennington?
Dr. Polotti's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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. Polotti) 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 →
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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →