Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Harvey Sauer, M.D.
Urology Physician · Syracuse, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Sauer
Dr. Harvey Sauer is an urology physician in Syracuse, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sauer performed 3,465 Medicare services across 2,673 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sauer received a total of $10,652 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 202 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. Sauer 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 24% volume in NY
$10,652 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,465
Medicare services
Top 24% in NY for urology physician
2,673
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~182 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
891 | $2 | $12 |
| 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. |
507 | $62 | $180 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
363 | $22 | $130 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
297 | $8 | $11 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
274 | $7 | $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. |
244 | $88 | $265 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
158 | $174 | $730 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
158 | $48 | $124 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional. |
143 | $47 | $123 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
59 | $37 | $94 |
| 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. |
47 | $109 | $400 |
| 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. |
38 | $39 | $105 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
33 | $104 | $405 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
32 | $180 | $960 |
| 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. |
31 | $80 | $271 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
31 | $56 | $184 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
24 | $39 | $309 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 24 | $2 | $10 |
| Additional 30 minutes of principal care management This service covers each additional 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing a single high-risk disease, billed per calendar month. |
22 | $36 | $94 |
| 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. |
18 | $132 | $355 |
| 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. |
17 | $19 | $45 |
| 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. |
15 | $52 | $120 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
13 | $9 | $107 |
| 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 | $196 | $1,040 |
| 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. |
13 | $82 | $1,319 |
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
24.4% medium
74.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,652
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,522/year across 7 years
Top 17% in NY for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
202
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
$6,184 (58.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,468 (41.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$631
2023
$847
2022
$833
2021
$688
2020
$6,331
2019
$493
2018
$829
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Axonics, Inc.
$92
ABBVIE INC.
$71
Tolmar, Inc.
$65
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$60
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$52
180 Medical, Inc.
$46
COLOPLAST CORP
$43
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$28
Olympus America Inc.
$26
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$25
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$24
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$22
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$20
Teleflex LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 36.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$6,000
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,109
180 Medical, Inc.
$229
PFIZER INC.
$188
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$177
Janssen Products, LP
$175
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$174
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$172
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$165
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$160
Amgen Inc.
$150
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$148
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$147
Coloplast Corp
$137
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$101
Tolmar, Inc.
$98
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$95
Axonics, Inc.
$92
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$90
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$88
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$87
ABBVIE INC.
$87
AbbVie Inc.
$82
Teleflex LLC
$80
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$66
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$63
NeoTract Inc.
$60
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$56
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$49
Olympus America Inc.
$46
COLOPLAST CORP
$43
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$39
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$38
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$28
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$22
AbbVie, Inc.
$21
Allergan, Inc.
$19
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Allergan Inc.
$16
Rochester Medical Corporation
$15
Cook Medical LLC
$12
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 68.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANKTIVA · Altis · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · Cook Medical Extractors · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · EVENITY · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GELFOAM · GEMTESA · GENTLECATH · GENTLECATH GLIDE · GentleCath · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LoFric · Lupron Depot · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Prolaris · Prolia · SELF CATH · SUTENT · SpeediCath · TOVIAZ · UROLIFT · UroLift · VESICARE · VIRTUE · Veozah · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xofigo · ZYTIGA · iTIND System · lofric
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 (58%) 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.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
61
Per 100K population
12.9
County median income
$74,740
Nearest hospital
CROUSE 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. Sauer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 17% 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. Sauer experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sauer performed 891 automated urinalysis 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. Sauer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sauer received a total of $10,652 from 42 companies across 202 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. Sauer's costs compare to other urology physicians in Syracuse?
Dr. Sauer's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Sauer) 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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