Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Bloch, M.D.
Urology Physician · Worthington, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Bloch 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. Bloch
Dr. William Bloch is an urology physician in Worthington, OH, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bloch performed 11,399 Medicare services across 3,021 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bloch received a total of $7,387 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 333 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. Bloch 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in OH
$7,387 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,399
Medicare services
Top 2% in OH for urology physician
3,021
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~543 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
5,200 | $0 | $2 |
| BCG treatment for bladder cancer | 1,400 | $2 | $9 |
| 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. |
704 | $45 | $182 |
| 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. |
633 | $87 | $292 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
421 | $8 | $32 |
| 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. |
383 | $47 | $185 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 322 | $18 | $69 |
| 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. |
258 | $55 | $179 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
207 | $7 | $126 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
192 | $56 | $402 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 139 | $134 | $585 |
| 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. |
135 | $28 | $166 |
| 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. |
125 | $110 | $407 |
| 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. |
125 | $35 | $139 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
107 | $3 | $7 |
| 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. |
102 | $2 | $12 |
| 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. |
97 | $34 | $139 |
| 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. |
64 | $100 | $315 |
| Additional urethral implant in prostate Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
53 | $38 | $1,665 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 52 | $64 | $252 |
| 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. |
50 | $181 | $1,137 |
| 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. |
45 | $42 | $179 |
| 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. |
42 | $70 | $554 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
40 | $4 | $165 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
37 | $92 | $422 |
| 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. |
35 | $25 | $98 |
| 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. |
33 | $97 | $708 |
| Prostate needle biopsy pathology exam Laboratory examination of prostate tissue samples obtained via needle biopsy. The pathologist inspects the tissue both visually and under a microscope to identify any abnormalities. |
29 | $135 | $1,136 |
| 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. |
28 | $66 | $242 |
| 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. |
28 | $10 | $52 |
| 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. |
27 | $25 | $87 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
26 | $21 | $97 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
24 | $57 | $206 |
| 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. |
24 | $18 | $61 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
24 | $45 | $258 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
24 | $24 | $196 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
24 | $18 | $71 |
| 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. |
22 | $305 | $1,275 |
| Laser vaporization of prostate A procedure that uses a laser to remove excess prostate tissue through an endoscope. The process includes controlling any bleeding that occurs during the treatment. |
21 | $529 | $3,865 |
| Endoscopic removal of bladder or urethra growth, 2.0-5.0 cm This procedure uses an endoscope to destroy or remove a growth from the bladder or urethra that measures between 2.0 and 5.0 centimeters. |
16 | $212 | $1,335 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
16 | $14 | $72 |
| 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. |
15 | $108 | $819 |
| 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. |
15 | $114 | $536 |
| 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. |
13 | $61 | $171 |
| Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
11 | $131 | $2,449 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
11 | $19 | $76 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
50.2% medium
49.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,387
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,055/year across 7 years
Top 23% in OH for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
333
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
$6,983 (94.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$404 (5.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,310
2023
$1,043
2022
$1,920
2021
$1,093
2020
$349
2019
$865
2018
$808
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$286
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$150
PFIZER INC.
$102
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$102
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$94
ABBVIE INC.
$83
Endo USA, Inc.
$77
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$55
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$53
Boston Scientific Corporation
$51
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$46
Tolmar, Inc.
$31
Olympus America Inc.
$28
Calyxo, Inc.
$27
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$19
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$17
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Teleflex LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 41.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,572
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$975
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$477
Teleflex LLC
$460
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$421
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$347
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$328
PFIZER INC.
$284
Amgen Inc.
$281
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$194
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$138
Tolmar, Inc.
$114
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$105
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$90
Boston Scientific Corporation
$85
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$84
ABBVIE INC.
$83
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$82
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$82
NeoTract Inc.
$82
180 Medical, Inc.
$81
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$78
Endo USA, Inc.
$77
AbbVie, Inc.
$72
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
AbbVie Inc.
$68
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$46
Olympus America Inc.
$44
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$39
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$38
GENZYME CORPORATION
$37
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$35
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$31
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Calyxo, Inc.
$27
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$25
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$22
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$21
Retrophin, Inc.
$19
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$19
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Allergan, Inc.
$18
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$18
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
COLOPLAST CORP
$16
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$14
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$14
Mission Pharmacal Company
$14
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$12
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$12
PARADIGM SPINE, LLC
$11
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$11
Coloplast Corp
$11
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 40.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · AFINITOR · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Androgel · Axumin · BOTOX · CAMCEVI · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · EDEX · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FOUNDATIONONE · GEMTESA · GENERAL THERAPIES · GreenLight XPS · JATENZO · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LithoVue · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · OPDIVO · ORGOVYX · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · Otrexup · POSLUMA · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolia · SEGLENTIS · SPEEDICATH · SpeediCath · Thiola · Trelstar · UROLIFT · Ultomiris · Uribel · UroLift · UroLift System · VESICARE · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · YONSA · coflex · iTIND System
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
101
Per 100K population
7.6
County median income
$73,795
Nearest hospital
SUN BEHAVIORAL COLUMBUS
2.1 mi
2.1 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. Bloch is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 21 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. Bloch experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bloch performed 5,200 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Bloch receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bloch received a total of $7,387 from 56 companies across 333 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. Bloch's costs compare to other urology physicians in Worthington?
Dr. Bloch's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Bloch) 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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