Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Geoffrey Nuss, MD
Urology Physician · Arlington, TX
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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What this data tells you about Dr. Nuss
Dr. Geoffrey Nuss is an urology physician in Arlington, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nuss performed 3,443 Medicare services across 2,553 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nuss received a total of $15,053 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 314 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. Nuss is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 34% volume in TX
$15,053 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,443
Medicare services
Top 34% in TX for urology physician
2,553
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~191 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
571 | $92 | $287 |
| 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. |
506 | $2 | $5 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
383 | $8 | $24 |
| 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. |
195 | $69 | $251 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
130 | $34 | $233 |
| Herpes simplex virus nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the genetic material of the herpes simplex virus. |
130 | $34 | $147 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
130 | $34 | $104 |
| 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. |
89 | $279 | $817 |
| 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. |
88 | $151 | $431 |
| 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. |
86 | $25 | $143 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
83 | $5 | $31 |
| 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. |
76 | $66 | $200 |
| Voiding cystourethrogram An imaging procedure that uses X-rays to visualize the bladder and urethra while urine is being passed. |
70 | $85 | $480 |
| 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. |
70 | $111 | $373 |
| Radiologist review of bladder and urethra images with contrast A radiologist reviews medical images of the urinary bladder and urethra taken with contrast dye, including images captured after the patient has urinated. |
69 | $82 | $237 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
68 | $182 | $536 |
| CMV nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect cytomegalovirus (CMV) genetic material in a sample. |
65 | $34 | $82 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
65 | $34 | $82 |
| Herpes virus-6 nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of herpes virus-6. |
65 | $34 | $82 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
65 | $34 | $82 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
65 | $34 | $82 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
65 | $34 | $82 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
63 | $7 | $14 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
52 | $6 | $14 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
50 | $8 | $19 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
45 | $3 | $8 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator This procedure involves electronically analyzing an implanted neurostimulator generator and performing simple programming for spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulation. |
33 | $37 | $106 |
| 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. |
19 | $46 | $145 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 18 | $114 | $357 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 17 | $18 | $41 |
| Cystourethrogram An X-ray imaging procedure performed by injecting contrast material through the bladder and urethra to visualize the urinary tract. |
12 | $60 | $279 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,053
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,150/year across 7 years
Top 14% in TX for urology physician
48
Companies
314
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
$14,782 (98.2%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$170 (1.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$100 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,220
2023
$1,412
2022
$2,133
2021
$1,309
2020
$1,779
2019
$4,050
2018
$3,150
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$3,458
Coloplast Corp
$3,026
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,039
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$887
Boston Scientific Corporation
$774
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$752
NeoTract Inc.
$588
Axonics, Inc.
$576
Teleflex LLC
$443
COLOPLAST CORP
$404
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$278
ABBVIE INC.
$272
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$254
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$242
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$214
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$159
Egalet US Inc
$134
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$125
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$111
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$100
Olympus America Inc.
$98
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$97
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$85
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$84
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$78
AbbVie, Inc.
$78
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
Allergan Inc.
$58
GENZYME CORPORATION
$53
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Innovation Technologies Inc
$46
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Mission Pharmacal Company
$37
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$37
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$33
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$31
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$30
180 Medical, Inc.
$28
Amgen Inc.
$25
Caldera Medical, Inc
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
AbbVie Inc.
$16
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$15
Rochester Medical Corporation
$14
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$14
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 50.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · ADVANCE · ADVANTAGE · ADVANTAGE FIT · ALTIS · AVEED · AXIS · Altis · Androgel · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bulkamid · Desara · ELIGARD · ENTEREG · ERLEADA · FOUNDATIONONE · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL MALE SUI · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENTLECATH · GREENLIGHT · General - Therapies · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · INTERSTIM ICON · INTRAROSA · IRRISEPT · Isiris aStent Removal Device · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LithoVue · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OXAYDO · Olympus Cysto-Resection · Osphena · PICO · PROVENGE · RESTORELLE · REZUM · Restorelle · Rezum Generator · SOLYX · SPRIX · SUPRIS · Saffron · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · TITAN · Thiola · Titan · Trelstar · UPHOLD LITE · UPSYLON · UROLIFT · Uribel · UroLift · UroLift System · VESICARE · VIRTUE · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · YONSA · eCoin Device Kit · 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $437 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
144
Per 100K population
6.7
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
USMD HOSPITAL AT ARLINGTON L P
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Nuss is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of TX peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Nuss experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nuss performed 571 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Nuss receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nuss received a total of $15,053 from 48 companies across 314 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. Nuss's costs compare to other urology physicians in Arlington?
Dr. Nuss's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Nuss) 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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