Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Edelman, MD
Urology Physician · Garden City, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Edelman
Dr. Robert Edelman is an urology physician in Garden City, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Edelman performed 19,118 Medicare services across 5,192 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Edelman received a total of $3,084 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 126 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. Edelman 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 4% volume in NY
$3,084 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗19,118
Medicare services
Top 4% in NY for urology physician
5,192
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~956 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
10,000 | $0 | $5 |
| BCG treatment for bladder cancer | 1,875 | $2 | $10 |
| 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. |
1,456 | $2 | $9 |
| 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. |
1,414 | $75 | $288 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
806 | $8 | $32 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
534 | $10 | $183 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
347 | $8 | $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. |
315 | $113 | $412 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 273 | $134 | $708 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 194 | $18 | $85 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
147 | $218 | $1,632 |
| 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. |
142 | $8 | $29 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
142 | $8 | $30 |
| 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. |
142 | $8 | $35 |
| 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. |
119 | $12 | $64 |
| 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. |
115 | $93 | $395 |
| 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. |
100 | $31 | $165 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
82 | $10 | $1,212 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 77 | $2 | $10 |
| 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. |
72 | $136 | $584 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
70 | $125 | $460 |
| 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. |
68 | $58 | $310 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 67 | $40 | $225 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
55 | $71 | $500 |
| 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. |
50 | $8 | $33 |
| Implantable tissue marker, each A small marker is implanted into tissue to serve as a reference point for future medical imaging or procedures. |
48 | $112 | $395 |
| 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. |
47 | $84 | $1,251 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
47 | $220 | $910 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
45 | $10 | $43 |
| 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data. |
44 | $70 | $471 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
28 | $8 | $30 |
| 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. |
26 | $25 | $99 |
| 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. |
23 | $159 | $562 |
| 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. |
20 | $344 | $1,835 |
| 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. |
20 | $32 | $542 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
20 | $42 | $192 |
| 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. |
18 | $185 | $985 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 17 | $131 | $750 |
| Prostate radiation therapy device placement A device is placed in the prostate to facilitate radiation therapy. This procedure involves positioning the device to aid in the delivery of radiation treatment. |
14 | $72 | $745 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
14 | $3 | $15 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
13 | $50 | $373 |
| Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate A procedure involving the injection of a biodegradable substance into the tissue surrounding the prostate gland. |
12 | $2,679 | $13,953 |
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 ↗$3,084
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $441/year across 7 years
Top 43% in NY for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
126
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
$2,784 (90.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$300 (9.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$16
2023
$149
2022
$319
2021
$720
2020
$367
2019
$1,101
2018
$411
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$433
Boston Scientific Corporation
$341
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$319
NeoTract Inc.
$304
Coloplast Corp
$228
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$222
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$191
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$139
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$130
PFIZER INC.
$114
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$90
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$68
Allergan, Inc.
$53
Teleflex LLC
$51
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$48
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$37
Egalet US Inc
$29
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$28
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$24
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$23
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$18
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Hollister Incorporated
$18
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$17
Retrophin, Inc.
$17
AbbVie Inc.
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$15
Axonics, Inc.
$14
180 Medical, Inc.
$13
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 35.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - BPH · GENERAL BPH · INTRAROSA · Isiris aStent Removal Device · JATENZO · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LoFric · MYRBETRIQ · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Porges Coloplast · Prolaris · SHINGRIX · SPEEDICATH · SPRIX · SpeediCath · Thiola · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · VESICARE · VaPro · XTANDI · XYOSTED · 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 →
Most payments (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
634
Per 100K population
45.7
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
2.6 mi
2.6 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. Edelman is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Edelman experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Edelman performed 10,000 testosterone injection 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. Edelman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Edelman received a total of $3,084 from 33 companies across 126 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. Edelman's costs compare to other urology physicians in Garden City?
Dr. Edelman's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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. Edelman) 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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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.
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