Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Benjamin Brucker, MD
Urology Physician · New York, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Brucker
Dr. Benjamin Brucker is an urology physician in New York, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brucker performed 17,313 Medicare services across 2,789 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brucker received a total of $402,753 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 596 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. Brucker 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 in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in NY
$402,753 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗17,313
Medicare services
Top 5% in NY for urology physician
2,789
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~911 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
14,000 | $5 | $20 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
547 | $3 | $30 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
517 | $10 | $193 |
| 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. |
414 | $104 | $550 |
| 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. |
251 | $75 | $375 |
| 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. |
176 | $142 | $997 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 155 | $85 | $979 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
151 | $210 | $2,372 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
121 | $96 | $680 |
| 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. |
111 | $357 | $3,692 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
98 | $8 | $21 |
| 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. |
87 | $30 | $1,565 |
| Voiding cystourethrogram An imaging procedure that uses X-rays to visualize the bladder and urethra while urine is being passed. |
85 | $107 | $2,498 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
79 | $10 | $740 |
| 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. |
73 | $99 | $531 |
| 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 | $182 | $1,523 |
| 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. |
51 | $145 | $745 |
| 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. |
49 | $332 | $2,760 |
| 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. |
46 | $52 | $825 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
30 | $21 | $220 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator This procedure involves electronically analyzing an implanted neurostimulator generator and performing simple programming for spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulation. |
27 | $39 | $291 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
23 | $348 | $3,289 |
| Urethral sling procedure for female incontinence A surgical procedure that creates a supportive sling around the urethra to help control urinary leakage in women. |
20 | $495 | $7,012 |
| 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. |
20 | $39 | $530 |
| Radiologist review of urinary bladder image A radiologist examines and interprets images of the urinary bladder to assess its structure and function. |
18 | $39 | $368 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator Electronic evaluation of an implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerve stimulator device. |
18 | $16 | $320 |
| 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. |
17 | $95 | $560 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow within the bladder to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
15 | $288 | $3,495 |
| 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. |
13 | $46 | $270 |
| Vaginal defect repair using endoscope A surgical procedure to repair a defect in the vagina using an endoscope, which is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize the area. |
12 | $921 | $7,914 |
| Vaginal repair of prolapsing vaginal vault A surgical procedure to correct a prolapse of the vaginal vault by repairing it through the vagina. |
11 | $335 | $6,500 |
| Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach. |
11 | $83 | $3,803 |
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.
0.6% high complexity
84.7% medium
14.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$402,753
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $57,536/year across 7 years
Top 1% in NY for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
596
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
$306,091 (76.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$68,093 (16.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$28,569 (7.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$71,428
2023
$66,923
2022
$64,261
2021
$52,380
2020
$11,479
2019
$17,542
2018
$118,739
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$24,404
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$17,072
Axonics, Inc.
$16,227
ABBVIE INC.
$12,063
Provepharm Inc.
$1,307
Boston Scientific Corporation
$147
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$78
COLOPLAST CORP
$43
Teleflex LLC
$39
CIVCO Medical Instruments
$26
Novo Nordisk Inc
$24
Top 3 companies account for 80.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$104,301
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$47,329
Allergan, Inc.
$43,121
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$38,409
ABBVIE INC.
$36,935
Allergan Inc.
$30,922
Medtronic, Inc.
$25,598
AbbVie Inc.
$21,254
Axonics, Inc.
$18,615
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$17,952
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$10,711
Provepharm Inc.
$4,557
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$808
Boston Scientific Corporation
$467
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$269
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$225
Teleflex LLC
$167
Coloplast Corp
$154
Nuvectra Corporation
$147
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$119
Hollister Incorporated
$109
Olympus America Inc.
$108
PFIZER INC.
$100
COLOPLAST CORP
$85
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$76
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$48
CIVCO Medical Instruments
$26
DENTSPLY IH AB
$25
Novo Nordisk Inc
$24
180 Medical, Inc.
$23
Mission Pharmacal Company
$20
AbbVie, Inc.
$19
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$17
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 48.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANTAGE FIT · ALTIS · AMS 700 · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · Advantage System · Algovita · Altis · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BLUDIGO · BOTOX · BOTOX - UROLOGY · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bulkamid · ENTERRA · GEMTESA · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · LIGASURE · LoFric · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · PREMARIN · PVC · SOLESTA · SOLYX · SPEEDICATH · SWISS LITHOCLAST TRILOGY · SpeediCath · UROLIFT · Upsylon · Uribel · Uterine Manipulators & Injectors · VaPro · VaPro Pocket · 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 (76%) 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 1% for urology physician in NY.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
727
Per 100K population
44.7
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital
BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTER
0.6 mi
0.6 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. Brucker is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of NY peers, 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. Brucker experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brucker performed 14,000 botox injection, per unit 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. Brucker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brucker received a total of $402,753 from 34 companies across 596 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. Brucker's costs compare to other urology physicians in New York?
Dr. Brucker's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Brucker) 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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