Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bethany Burge, M.D.
Urology Physician · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Burge 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. Burge
Dr. Bethany Burge is an urology physician in Austin, TX, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Burge performed 1,642 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Burge received a total of $7,735 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 182 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. Burge 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.
✓ 15 years of NPI registration
▲ 1,642 Medicare services
$7,735 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,642
Medicare services
Bottom 46% in TX for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$34
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
824 | $5 | $20 |
| 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. |
185 | $2 | $25 |
| 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. |
113 | $63 | $175 |
| 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. |
89 | $86 | $246 |
| Additional urethral implant in prostate Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
74 | $40 | $2,558 |
| 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. |
59 | $126 | $344 |
| 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. |
52 | $64 | $144 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
48 | $177 | $556 |
| 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. |
43 | $108 | $281 |
| 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. |
29 | $65 | $242 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
29 | $17 | $61 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
20 | $63 | $184 |
| Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
17 | $178 | $3,359 |
| 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 | $20 | $55 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
17 | $32 | $249 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
15 | $101 | $269 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
11 | $48 | $227 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,735
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,105/year across 7 years
Top 25% in TX for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
182
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
$919
2023
$783
2022
$2,828
2021
$1,154
2020
$587
2019
$588
2018
$876
Payments by company (2024)
Medtronic, Inc.
$205
Axonics, Inc.
$143
ABBVIE INC.
$105
Olympus America Inc.
$80
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$63
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$58
Teleflex LLC
$54
Kerecis Limited
$49
Boston Scientific Corporation
$35
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$31
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$17
Endo USA, Inc.
$16
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$16
Tempus AI, Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 49.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,003
Axonics, Inc.
$1,749
Teleflex LLC
$1,087
Medivators Inc.
$500
Medtronic, Inc.
$496
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$436
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$115
Olympus America Inc.
$110
ABBVIE INC.
$105
Kerecis Limited
$96
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$92
PFIZER INC.
$91
180 Medical, Inc.
$73
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$72
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$71
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$63
UroViu Corporation
$62
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$58
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
CSL Behring
$42
Allergan, Inc.
$38
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$31
Coloplast Corp
$28
TEI Biosciences Inc
$28
Allergan Inc.
$19
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Mallinckrodt LLC
$17
Endo USA, Inc.
$16
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$16
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$15
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$15
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$14
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Tempus AI, Inc
$14
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Abbott Laboratories
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 62.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANTAGE · AMS · AMS 700 · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · AMS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · Axium Sheath Braided DRG · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · BRIDION · Bulkamid · Caldolor · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL MALE SUI · GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL - FEMALE SUI · GENTLECATH · General - Erectile Dysfunction · General - Female SUI · ILLUCCIX · INTERSTIM · Kcentra · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LITHOVUE · LYNPARZA · LithoVue · LoFric · MYRBETRIQ · Nubeqa · OBTRYX · OFIRMEV · OTREXUP · Otrexup · PROVENGE · Rezum Generator · SOLYX · SPEEDICATH · SURGIMEND · Soltive · Solyx SIS System · TOVIAZ · Tria Firm · UROLIFT · Uro-G Flexible Cystoscope · UroLift System · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · YONSA · iTIND System
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 →
Geographic Context
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
63
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
AUSTIN OAKS HOSPITAL
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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. Burge is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 15 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. Burge experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Burge performed 824 botox injection, per unit 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. Burge receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Burge received a total of $7,735 from 39 companies across 182 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. Burge's costs compare to other urology physicians in Austin?
Dr. Burge's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Burge) 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 →
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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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