Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Elizabeth Kavaler, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kavaler
Dr. Elizabeth Kavaler is an urology physician in New York, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kavaler performed 60,570 Medicare services across 12,307 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kavaler received a total of $44,029 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 342 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. Kavaler 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 1% volume in NY
$44,029 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗60,570
Medicare services
Top 1% in NY for urology physician
12,307
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3,028 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. |
35,250 | $5 | $7 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
8,723 | $34 | $70 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
3,615 | $3 | $20 |
| 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. |
2,586 | $108 | $302 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
1,117 | $97 | $266 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
1,064 | $54 | $142 |
| 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. |
806 | $139 | $395 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
672 | $34 | $70 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
671 | $34 | $70 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
671 | $34 | $70 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
671 | $34 | $70 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
611 | $247 | $677 |
| Cell examination with selective cellular enhancement A laboratory test that examines cells from a specimen using a technique to selectively enhance specific cellular features for detailed analysis. |
471 | $23 | $125 |
| Special tissue stain and interpretation A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings. |
471 | $10 | $125 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
471 | $30 | $150 |
| 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. |
303 | $44 | $115 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
256 | $7 | $33 |
| 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. |
253 | $361 | $948 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
244 | $9 | $26 |
| 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. |
240 | $30 | $150 |
| 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. |
239 | $177 | $427 |
| 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. |
236 | $337 | $849 |
| Urethral dilation using endoscope A procedure to widen the urethra using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. This helps to open a narrowed urethral passage. |
216 | $301 | $819 |
| 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. |
169 | $80 | $215 |
| Vaginal irrigation and drug application for infection This procedure involves flushing the vagina with fluid and applying medication to treat an infection. |
103 | $52 | $145 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 94 | $86 | $233 |
| Manual urine cell examination A laboratory test where a technician manually examines a urine sample under a microscope to identify and count cells. |
74 | $50 | $1,513 |
| 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 | $57 | $154 |
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device A procedure to measure, fit, and insert a device designed to support vaginal structures. |
62 | $68 | $179 |
| 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. |
35 | $12 | $34 |
| 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. |
32 | $52 | $133 |
| Urethral sling procedure for female incontinence A surgical procedure that creates a supportive sling around the urethra to help control urinary leakage in women. |
26 | $638 | $1,699 |
| Bladder hernia repair into vaginal wall Surgical repair of a bladder hernia that has protruded into the vaginal wall. |
15 | $287 | $1,441 |
| Endoscopic destruction of bladder/urethra growth, less than 0.5 cm A procedure to remove abnormal tissue growths from the bladder or urethra using an endoscope. This specific code applies when the growths are smaller than 0.5 centimeters. |
13 | $730 | $1,994 |
| Vaginal repair of pelvic ligaments A surgical procedure to repair pelvic ligaments through the vagina. |
11 | $354 | $1,696 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
11 | $32 | $166 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
63.8% medium
35.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$44,029
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,290/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NY for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
342
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
$33,414 (75.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,015 (22.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$600 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,469
2023
$7,077
2022
$9,325
2021
$1,544
2020
$1,046
2019
$10,401
2018
$9,167
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$3,747
COLOPLAST CORP
$502
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$381
Boston Scientific Corporation
$350
Axonics, Inc.
$298
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$58
Hollister Incorporated
$58
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$54
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 84.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$17,338
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$12,124
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$3,384
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$2,596
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,316
Coloplast Corp
$2,116
Allergan Inc.
$717
Axonics, Inc.
$564
COLOPLAST CORP
$535
Caldera Medical, Inc
$379
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$321
Allergan, Inc.
$296
Hollister Incorporated
$184
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$148
Medtronic, Inc.
$145
PFIZER INC.
$99
180 Medical, Inc.
$86
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$58
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$54
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$54
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$54
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$53
Renovia Inc
$50
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$50
Contura, Inc.
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$40
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Egalet US Inc
$24
MILLICENT US INC
$24
Mission Pharmacal Company
$22
ConvaTec Inc.
$21
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$20
NeoTract Inc.
$20
Retrophin, Inc.
$20
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$19
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$18
ROCHESTER MEDICAL CORPORATION
$14
Top 3 companies account for 74.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADVANTAGE FIT · ALTIS · AMS · AVEED · Altis · Axonics · BOTOX · BOTOX - UROLOGY · BOTOX COSMETIC · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BYSTOLIC · Bulkamid · Desara · EDEX · ELIGARD · Erleada · Femring · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · General - Pelvic Organ Prolapse · GentleCath · INTERSTIM · INTRAROSA · Infyna Chic · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · Leva Pelvic Floor Trainer · LithoVue · LoFric · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Natesto · Noctiva · ONLI · PREMARIN · QUVIVIQ · SOLYX · SOLYX BLUE · SPEEDICATH · SPRIX · Solyx SIS System · THERAPIES · UPHOLD LITE · Upsylon · Uribel · UroLift · VaPro · Veozah · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED
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 7% 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
MOUNT SINAI WEST
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. Kavaler is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 7% 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. Kavaler experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kavaler performed 35,250 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. Kavaler receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kavaler received a total of $44,029 from 37 companies across 342 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. Kavaler's costs compare to other urology physicians in New York?
Dr. Kavaler's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Kavaler) 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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