Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Neil Kocher, M.D.
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Urology) Physician · Poughkeepsie, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kocher from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kocher
Dr. Neil Kocher is an urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physician in Poughkeepsie, NY, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kocher performed 16,928 Medicare services across 2,684 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kocher received a total of $7,191 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 164 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (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. Kocher 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in NY
$7,191 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗16,928
Medicare services
Top 7% in NY for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (urology) physician
2,684
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,411 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. |
11,500 | $5 | $15 |
| 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. |
1,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
1,018 | $2 | $6 |
| 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. |
508 | $102 | $337 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
459 | $9 | $75 |
| 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. |
362 | $72 | $237 |
| 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. |
161 | $144 | $471 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
126 | $8 | $20 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
120 | $195 | $1,040 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
114 | $92 | $298 |
| 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. |
106 | $124 | $436 |
| 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. |
98 | $332 | $1,136 |
| 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. |
94 | $65 | $187 |
| 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. |
67 | $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. |
67 | $8 | $22 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
49 | $71 | $256 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves. |
48 | $328 | $3,577 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 35 | $168 | $575 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
30 | $62 | $232 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
28 | $20 | $207 |
| 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. |
28 | $89 | $291 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
26 | $106 | $346 |
| 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. |
25 | $52 | $281 |
| 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. |
25 | $85 | $744 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
24 | $8 | $11 |
| 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. |
24 | $87 | $513 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
22 | $35 | $149 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
20 | $66 | $237 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
19 | $341 | $1,831 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 17 | $38 | $134 |
| 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 | $215 | $987 |
| 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. |
15 | $50 | $128 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
15 | $23 | $60 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $101 | $266 |
| 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. |
14 | $259 | $926 |
| Urethral sling procedure for female incontinence A surgical procedure that creates a supportive sling around the urethra to help control urinary leakage in women. |
12 | $475 | $1,996 |
| Vaginal repair of tissue between vagina, rectum, and bladder A surgical procedure to repair the vaginal wall and the tissue separating the vagina from the rectum and bladder. |
11 | $564 | $3,560 |
| Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample. |
11 | $69 | $176 |
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.
0.8% high complexity
81.2% medium
18.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,191
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,027/year across 7 years
Top 38% in NY for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (urology) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
164
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
$7,091 (98.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$100 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$625
2023
$1,504
2022
$3,035
2021
$693
2020
$698
2019
$324
2018
$312
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$209
Tolmar, Inc.
$125
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$62
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$30
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$24
180 Medical, Inc.
$23
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Kerecis Limited
$22
ABBVIE INC.
$20
Tempus AI, Inc
$20
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$19
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$17
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 63.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,745
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$1,147
Caldera Medical, Inc
$707
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$487
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$478
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$412
Boston Scientific Corporation
$316
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$152
Axonics, Inc.
$149
ABBVIE INC.
$145
Tolmar, Inc.
$145
COLOPLAST CORP
$129
AbbVie, Inc.
$114
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$110
180 Medical, Inc.
$99
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$91
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$73
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$68
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$58
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$50
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$47
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$27
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$24
Kerecis Limited
$22
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$21
Tempus AI, Inc
$20
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Hollister Incorporated
$18
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$17
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 50.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANTAGE FIT · AMS · Altis · Axonics · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Bulkamid · Desara · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · GEMTESA · GENERAL - PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE · GENTLECATH · GIVLAARI · INTERSTIM · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LITHOVUE · LYNPARZA · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · POSLUMA · PROLARIS · PYLARIFY · Trelstar · VaPro Plus Pocket · Veozah · XIAFLEX · XYOSTED · YONSA · eCoin Device Kit
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.3
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. Kocher is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kocher experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kocher performed 11,500 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. Kocher receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kocher received a total of $7,191 from 37 companies across 164 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. Kocher's costs compare to other urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physicians in Poughkeepsie?
Dr. Kocher'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. Kocher) 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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