Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Howard Lynn, MD
Urology Physician · Smithtown, 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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What this data tells you about Dr. Lynn
Dr. Howard Lynn is an urology physician in Smithtown, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lynn performed 45,765 Medicare services across 8,194 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lynn received a total of $4,249 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 208 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in 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. Lynn 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 2% volume in NY
$4,249 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗45,765
Medicare services
Top 2% in NY for urology physician
8,194
Unique beneficiaries
$11
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,409 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
34,301 | $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. |
2,418 | $80 | $313 |
| 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. |
1,454 | $2 | $8 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
1,258 | $3 | $10 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
796 | $10 | $49 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
639 | $8 | $24 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 528 | $18 | $55 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
494 | $8 | $9 |
| 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. |
327 | $8 | $26 |
| 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. |
314 | $115 | $441 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
304 | $54 | $209 |
| 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. |
300 | $25 | $77 |
| 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. |
207 | $13 | $49 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
201 | $8 | $24 |
| 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. |
199 | $8 | $24 |
| 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. |
190 | $100 | $394 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 190 | $132 | $758 |
| 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. |
183 | $31 | $227 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
176 | $47 | $172 |
| 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. |
175 | $50 | $198 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
166 | $7 | $192 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
145 | $230 | $961 |
| Other procedure on male genital system A surgical or medical intervention performed on the male genital organs that does not fall under other specific categories. |
118 | $262 | $1,305 |
| 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. |
104 | $57 | $220 |
| 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. |
96 | $80 | $290 |
| 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. |
90 | $32 | $121 |
| 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. |
74 | $326 | $1,305 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
50 | $73 | $596 |
| Antimicrobial drug detection test A laboratory test used to identify the presence of antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals in a sample. |
50 | $5 | $14 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
38 | $46 | $203 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
36 | $8 | $25 |
| 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. |
24 | $169 | $691 |
| 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. |
23 | $22 | $273 |
| 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. |
21 | $127 | $1,443 |
| Catheter specimen collection A procedure to collect a specimen using a catheter. This service is available in all places of service. |
20 | $8 | $9 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
17 | $10 | $32 |
| 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. |
14 | $422 | $1,435 |
| 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. |
13 | $299 | $1,269 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
12 | $133 | $495 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
78.1% medium
21.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,249
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $607/year across 7 years
Top 36% in NY for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
208
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
$3,840 (90.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$409 (9.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$554
2023
$769
2022
$611
2021
$77
2020
$263
2019
$1,054
2018
$920
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$145
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$117
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$106
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$25
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$24
Tolmar, Inc.
$24
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Teleflex LLC
$19
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$17
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$16
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 66.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,150
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$858
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$320
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$198
AbbVie, Inc.
$151
Rochester Medical Corporation
$134
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$127
Teleflex LLC
$107
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$101
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$92
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$87
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$83
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$75
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$74
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$67
PFIZER INC.
$62
GE HealthCare
$62
Tolmar, Inc.
$56
ABBVIE INC.
$46
ROCHESTER MEDICAL CORPORATION
$45
180 Medical, Inc.
$27
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$24
Egalet US Inc
$24
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
Zyla Life Sciences
$22
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
EMD Serono, Inc.
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
AbbVie Inc.
$21
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Mission Pharmacal Company
$18
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$17
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$16
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$16
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$15
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$15
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$12
Top 3 companies account for 54.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Axumin · BRIDION · Bavencio · CAMCEVI · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · GENERAL - KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · SPRIX · TOVIAZ · UROLIFT · Uribel · VESICARE · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · ZYTIGA
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 (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
117
Per 100K population
7.7
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
ST CATHERINE OF SIENA HOSPITAL
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. Lynn is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Lynn experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lynn performed 34,301 testosterone injection 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. Lynn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lynn received a total of $4,249 from 38 companies across 208 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. Lynn's costs compare to other urology physicians in Smithtown?
Dr. Lynn's average Medicare payment per service is $11. 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. Lynn) 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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