Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brent Yanke, M.D.
Urology Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Yanke
Dr. Brent Yanke is an urology physician in Brooklyn, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yanke performed 4,290 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yanke received a total of $5,303 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 102 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Yanke 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 21% volume in NY
$5,303 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,290
Medicare services
Top 21% in NY for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
926 | $77 | $300 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
529 | $53 | $150 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
490 | $10 | $100 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
366 | $8 | $20 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
317 | $6 | $800 |
| 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. |
317 | $28 | $600 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
279 | $371 | $1,200 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
210 | $52 | $350 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
207 | $3 | $50 |
| 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. |
113 | $108 | $460 |
| 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. |
106 | $95 | $390 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
85 | $208 | $1,500 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
62 | $13 | $190 |
| 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. |
52 | $32 | $120 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
52 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
39 | $338 | $1,390 |
| 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. |
29 | $22 | $400 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
27 | $129 | $800 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 24 | $18 | $50 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
18 | $216 | $1,000 |
| Laser vaporization of prostate A procedure that uses a laser to remove excess prostate tissue through an endoscope. The process includes controlling any bleeding that occurs during the treatment. |
17 | $651 | $4,000 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
13 | $10 | $60 |
| 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. |
12 | $149 | $595 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,303
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $758/year across 7 years
Top 30% in NY for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
102
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$194
2023
$3,111
2022
$40
2021
$457
2020
$287
2019
$503
2018
$711
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$94
Axonics, Inc.
$40
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$25
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$22
Teleflex LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 81.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$3,038
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$455
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$291
Boston Scientific Corporation
$156
NeoTract Inc.
$156
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$134
PFIZER INC.
$114
Teleflex LLC
$102
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$99
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$94
Axonics, Inc.
$87
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$68
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$51
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$49
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$37
Coloplast Corp
$37
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$32
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$29
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$25
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$22
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$22
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$21
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Hollister Incorporated
$19
AbbVie, Inc.
$19
180 Medical, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 71.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMS · AVEED · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · Bulkamid · DAVINCI XI · Da Vinci Surgical System · Erleada · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GreenLight XPS · JELMYTO · LITHOVUE · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · Natesto · Noctiva · ONLI · ORGOVYX · POLARIS · PROLARIS · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · Rezum Generator · SPEEDICATH · Stravix · TESTOPEL · TOVIAZ · Trelstar · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · VESICARE · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xofigo
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
702
County median income
$78,548
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BROOKLYN HOSPITAL CENTER - DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Yanke is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in NY), with 19 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. Yanke experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yanke performed 926 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Yanke receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yanke received a total of $5,303 from 28 companies across 102 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Yanke's costs compare to other urology physicians in Brooklyn?
Dr. Yanke's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Yanke) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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