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Dr. Domenico Savatta, MD
Urology Physician · Rahway, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Savatta
Dr. Domenico Savatta is an urology physician in Rahway, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Savatta performed 3,746 Medicare services across 2,599 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Savatta received a total of $22,902 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 243 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. Savatta 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 42% volume in NJ
$22,902 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,746
Medicare services
Top 42% in NJ for urology physician
2,599
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~187 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. |
715 | $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. |
511 | $68 | $188 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
328 | $8 | $15 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 288 | $17 | $76 |
| 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. |
277 | $96 | $274 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
201 | $9 | $115 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
133 | $48 | $201 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
111 | $207 | $890 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
101 | $9 | $220 |
| Cefazolin sodium injection, 500 mg An injection of 500 mg of cefazolin sodium, an antibiotic medication, administered into the body. |
100 | $1 | $2 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
66 | $3 | $11 |
| Additional urethral implant in prostate Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
63 | $43 | $5,607 |
| 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. |
62 | $126 | $412 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
60 | $7 | $33 |
| 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. |
60 | $31 | $121 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
58 | $7 | $34 |
| 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. |
51 | $23 | $106 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
49 | $17 | $76 |
| 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. |
43 | $148 | $366 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
39 | $10 | $40 |
| 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. |
38 | $42 | $97 |
| Other procedure on male genital system A surgical or medical intervention performed on the male genital organs that does not fall under other specific categories. |
36 | $86 | $1,433 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
35 | $7 | $32 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
33 | $8 | $35 |
| 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. |
30 | $8 | $33 |
| 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. |
29 | $8 | $13 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
26 | $117 | $322 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
25 | $19 | $81 |
| 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. |
19 | $20 | $81 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
18 | $99 | $383 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
17 | $4 | $21 |
| Limited ultrasound of pelvis A focused ultrasound exam of the pelvic area to evaluate specific structures. This procedure provides images of the pelvis to assist in medical assessment. |
16 | $42 | $168 |
| Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
15 | $168 | $7,252 |
| 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. |
15 | $102 | $336 |
| Ultrasound of scrotum An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the scrotum and its contents. It helps evaluate the testicles and surrounding structures. |
14 | $85 | $236 |
| 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. |
13 | $389 | $4,623 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
13 | $107 | $1,443 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow through the arteries and veins in the abdomen and pelvis. |
13 | $115 | $525 |
| 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. |
13 | $99 | $274 |
| 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. |
12 | $31 | $361 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$22,902
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,272/year across 7 years
Top 8% in NJ for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
243
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
$11,773 (51.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,035 (35.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,094 (13.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$387
2023
$2,575
2022
$7,243
2021
$8,499
2020
$2,134
2019
$987
2018
$1,077
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$163
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$162
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$31
ABBVIE INC.
$15
Cook Medical LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 92.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$12,824
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$3,094
Teleflex LLC
$1,283
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$1,061
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$353
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$309
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$287
NeoTract Inc.
$266
Boston Scientific Corporation
$249
PFIZER INC.
$239
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$196
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$195
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$163
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$162
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$154
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$138
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$125
Allergan Inc.
$120
Baxter Healthcare
$109
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$99
KOELIS Inc.
$99
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$97
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$97
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$97
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$93
Amgen Inc.
$86
AbbVie, Inc.
$85
180 Medical, Inc.
$76
Royal Biologics
$76
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$66
Olympus America Inc.
$47
AbbVie Inc.
$44
Rochester Medical Corporation
$41
Hollister Incorporated
$35
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$34
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$31
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$29
Coloplast Corp
$27
COLOPLAST CORP
$26
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$25
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$25
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$23
Ethicon US, LLC
$19
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$18
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
ABBVIE INC.
$15
Cook Medical LLC
$15
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$15
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$14
Retrophin, Inc.
$14
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
AKRIMAX PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$13
ROCHESTER MEDICAL CORPORATION
$13
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$12
Photocure Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 75.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · AMS · AVEED · AmnioMaxx · Androgel · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CEREC · CONTINENCE CARE · COOK · Cryocord · Cysview · DA VINCI SP · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · FLOSEAL · FOUNDATIONONE · GEMTESA · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · INLAY · INTERSTIM · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Prolaris · Prolia · REZUM · SPEEDICATH · SPRAVATO · STRATAFIX · SYMPHION · SpeediCath · Stendra · Trelstar · Trinity 3D Prostate Suite · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · VAPRO · VESICARE · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · YONSA · ZYTIGA · 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 (51%) 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
585
Per 100K population
102.2
County median income
$100,117
Nearest hospital
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT RAHWAY
0.0 mi
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. Savatta is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 8% 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. Savatta experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Savatta performed 715 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. Savatta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Savatta received a total of $22,902 from 56 companies across 243 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. Savatta's costs compare to other urology physicians in Rahway?
Dr. Savatta's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Savatta) 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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