Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Evan Goldfischer, MD
Urology Physician · Poughkeepsie, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Goldfischer
Dr. Evan Goldfischer is an urology physician in Poughkeepsie, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Goldfischer performed 7,896 Medicare services across 2,469 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Goldfischer received a total of $369,905 from 66 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 812 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Goldfischer 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 11% volume in NY
$369,905 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,896
Medicare services
Top 11% in NY for urology physician
2,469
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~416 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCG treatment for bladder cancer | 2,525 | $2 | $7 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
1,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
824 | $70 | $238 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
517 | $8 | $12 |
| 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. |
437 | $2 | $6 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 249 | $135 | $572 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 223 | $18 | $46 |
| 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. |
200 | $101 | $337 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
139 | $205 | $1,034 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
119 | $9 | $75 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
93 | $18 | $46 |
| 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. |
66 | $44 | $149 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
64 | $19 | $127 |
| 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. |
63 | $77 | $261 |
| 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. |
57 | $126 | $438 |
| 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. |
55 | $25 | $65 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
46 | $90 | $513 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
43 | $8 | $20 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
42 | $17 | $79 |
| 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. |
42 | $30 | $89 |
| 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. |
42 | $96 | $290 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
41 | $10 | $26 |
| Implantable tissue marker, each A small marker is implanted into tissue to serve as a reference point for future medical imaging or procedures. |
41 | $234 | $533 |
| Stool culture A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria or other microorganisms from a stool sample to detect infections. |
38 | $9 | $24 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
37 | $8 | $21 |
| 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. |
34 | $8 | $19 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 34 | $2 | $5 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
30 | $43 | $153 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
28 | $21 | $54 |
| 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. |
26 | $48 | $281 |
| 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. |
26 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
26 | $8 | $22 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
18 | $47 | $128 |
| Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding. |
17 | $634 | $1,927 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
16 | $285 | $994 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
15 | $232 | $987 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
14 | $122 | $338 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
14 | $38 | $103 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
14 | $4 | $11 |
| Ultrasound of scrotum An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the scrotum and its contents. It helps evaluate the testicles and surrounding structures. |
13 | $86 | $277 |
| 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. |
12 | $239 | $745 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
12 | $22 | $60 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
11 | $205 | $1,089 |
| Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate A procedure involving the injection of a biodegradable substance into the tissue surrounding the prostate gland. |
11 | $2,603 | $8,655 |
| 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. |
11 | $67 | $398 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
11 | $68 | $187 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
23.5% medium
76.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$369,905
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $52,844/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.
66
Companies
812
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$184,687 (49.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$175,649 (47.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,568 (2.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$41,007
2023
$69,420
2022
$40,888
2021
$28,648
2020
$41,903
2019
$71,291
2018
$76,747
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15,110
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$11,447
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$5,023
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$2,730
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$2,596
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,782
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,034
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$296
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$256
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$176
Tolmar, Inc.
$125
ABBVIE INC.
$71
PFIZER INC.
$63
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$56
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
$54
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$39
IntrinsiQ Specialty Solutions, Inc.
$38
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$24
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$23
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$19
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$19
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$14
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 77.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$62,979
AbbVie, Inc.
$47,165
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$37,957
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35,181
Boston Scientific Corporation
$30,992
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27,413
PFIZER INC.
$18,957
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$13,809
AbbVie Inc.
$10,436
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$8,614
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$8,271
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$7,901
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$7,037
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$6,760
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$6,525
Integra GPO, LLC
$5,895
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$5,158
Janssen Global Services, LLC
$4,992
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$4,898
ABBVIE INC.
$4,051
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$2,730
Augmenix, Inc.
$2,539
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$1,788
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,692
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,505
Novo Nordisk Inc
$595
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$564
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$470
Teleflex LLC
$396
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$365
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$327
Coloplast Corp
$227
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$165
Tolmar, Inc.
$125
Amgen Inc.
$120
COMSORT, Inc
$100
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$98
Cook Medical LLC
$78
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$76
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$74
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$69
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
Allergan, Inc.
$56
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
$54
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
Hollister Incorporated
$51
Allergan Inc.
$48
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$47
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$41
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$39
IntrinsiQ Specialty Solutions, Inc.
$38
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
COLOPLAST CORP
$32
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$31
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$25
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$23
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$17
Olympus America Inc.
$16
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$16
NeoTract Inc.
$15
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$14
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
UroViu Corporation
$12
Rochester Medical Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 40.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (50%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for urology physician in NY.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
24
Per 100K population
8.1
County median income
$97,273
Nearest hospital
VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER
3.2 mi
3.2 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. Goldfischer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in NY), with consulting-driven 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. Goldfischer experienced with bcg treatment for bladder cancer?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Goldfischer performed 2,525 bcg treatment for bladder cancer 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. Goldfischer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Goldfischer received a total of $369,905 from 66 companies across 812 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. Goldfischer's costs compare to other urology physicians in Poughkeepsie?
Dr. Goldfischer's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Goldfischer) 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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