Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bernard Bochner, MD

Urology Physician · New York, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
1275 YORK AVE, New York, NY 10021
6462273813
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1558347161 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Bochner

Dr. Bernard Bochner is an urology physician in New York, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bochner performed 1,819 Medicare services across 1,410 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bochner received a total of $87,556 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 143 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. Bochner 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 38% volume in NY $87,556 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,819
Medicare services
Top 38% in NY for urology physician
1,410
Unique beneficiaries
$106
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~91 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
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
623 $63 $1,045
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.
592 $58 $430
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.
127 $123 $825
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.
82 $77 $615
Endoscopic removal of bladder or urethra growth, 2.0-5.0 cm
This procedure uses an endoscope to destroy or remove a growth from the bladder or urethra that measures between 2.0 and 5.0 centimeters.
72 $254 $2,810
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 59 $154 $1,175
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.
39 $113 $1,930
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.
35 $75 $615
Bladder tumor removal via endoscope
This procedure involves using an endoscope to destroy or remove a large growth from the bladder.
33 $342 $4,535
Bladder/urethra growth removal via endoscope, 0.5-2.0 cm
This procedure uses an endoscope to destroy or remove a growth from the bladder or urethra that measures between 0.5 and 2.0 centimeters.
32 $208 $2,060
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.
25 $105 $935
Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes
A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone.
24 $85 $615
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.
21 $29 $265
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
15 $55 $430
Radical cystectomy with lymph node removal and urinary diversion
Surgical removal of the bladder and pelvic lymph nodes, with rerouting of the ureters to the intestine to create a new opening for urine drainage.
14 $1,917 $24,971
Ureter or kidney growth biopsy or destruction via endoscope
A procedure to remove or destroy a growth in the ureter or kidney using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize and treat the area.
14 $360 $3,290
Removal of prostate 12 $529 $9,955
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.
2.1% high complexity
0.8% medium
97.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$87,556
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $14,593/year across 6 years
Top 4% in NY for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
143
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
$78,965 (90.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$7,336 (8.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,255 (1.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$24,001
2023
$8,931
2022
$4,471
2021
$17,609
2019
$14,589
2018
$17,954

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$16,934
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$3,826
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,350
Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH
$1,080
Olympus Medical Systems Corporation
$540
Baxter Healthcare
$271
Top 3 companies account for 92.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$77,480
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$3,826
Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH
$1,890
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,350
Olympus Corporation
$1,215
Olympus Medical Systems Corporation
$540
Baxter Healthcare
$421
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$400
Genentech USA, Inc.
$207
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$134
Seagen Inc.
$94
Top 3 companies account for 95.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CYSTO-NEPHRO VIDEOSCOPE · Da Vinci Surgical System · ERLEADA · FLOSEAL · HD CAMERA HEAD · OES CYSTONEPHROFIBERSCOPE · Olympus · Olympus Cysto-Resection · Olympus Cystoscopes · Olympus Laser Devices · Olympus Resection Disposables · PADCEV · Rubraca · Single Use Grasping Forceps FG-253SX · TECENTRIQ
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 (90%) 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 4% for urology physician in NY.

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Geographic Context

Urology physicians within 10 mi
733
Per 100K population
45.0
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital
HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY
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. Bochner is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% of NY 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. Bochner experienced with cystourethroscopy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bochner performed 623 cystourethroscopy 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. Bochner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bochner received a total of $87,556 from 11 companies across 143 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. Bochner's costs compare to other urology physicians in New York?
Dr. Bochner's average Medicare payment per service is $106. 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. Bochner) 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 →