Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ashish Behari, MD

Urology Physician · Chambersburg, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
120 N 7TH ST, Chambersburg, PA 17201
7172176803
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1538230370 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Behari

Dr. Ashish Behari is an urology physician in Chambersburg, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Behari performed 2,085 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Behari received a total of $3,805 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 65 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Behari 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 of NPI registration ▲ Top 30% volume in PA $3,805 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,085
Medicare services
Top 30% in PA for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
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.
490 $91 $190
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.
413 $65 $129
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
352 $7 $43
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.
206 $2 $14
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg 178 $134 $325
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
82 $175 $704
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.
82 $117 $288
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.
43 $19 $43
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.
40 $43 $81
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.
36 $26 $91
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.
33 $42 $167
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.
24 $324 $1,312
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
23 $49 $129
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 $115 $766
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.
18 $85 $196
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 $233 $490
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.
15 $564 $1,924
Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis
An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures.
13 $92 $245
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
2.9% high complexity
21.3% medium
75.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,805
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $544/year across 7 years
Top 34% in PA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
65
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$76
2023
$274
2022
$440
2021
$524
2020
$159
2019
$1,745
2018
$586

Payments by company (2024)

Teleflex LLC
$76
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
NeoTract Inc.
$1,358
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,093
Teleflex LLC
$323
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$222
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$196
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$155
Boston Scientific Corporation
$143
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$90
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$88
AbbVie Inc.
$74
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
Coloplast Corp
$18
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$17
Ambu Inc.
$7
Top 3 companies account for 72.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BOTOX · BRIDION · ERLEADA · Erleada · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · MAGIC3 · Noctiva · ORGOVYX · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · XTANDI · Xtandi · Xyrem
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

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County median income
$74,946
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WELLSPAN CHAMBERSBURG HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included 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. Behari is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in PA), 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. Behari experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Behari performed 490 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Behari receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Behari received a total of $3,805 from 14 companies across 65 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Behari's costs compare to other urology physicians in Chambersburg?
Dr. Behari's average Medicare payment per service is $74. 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. Behari) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →