Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Northway, MD
Urology Physician · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Northway
Dr. Robert Northway is an urology physician in Austin, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Northway performed 10,460 Medicare services across 3,088 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Northway received a total of $6,141 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 359 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. Northway 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in TX
$6,141 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,460
Medicare services
Top 9% in TX for urology physician
3,088
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~551 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. |
5,700 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
934 | $93 | $249 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
902 | $3 | $10 |
| 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. |
601 | $46 | $77 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
518 | $8 | $15 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
372 | $8 | $44 |
| 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. |
187 | $64 | $168 |
| 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. |
141 | $38 | $77 |
| 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. |
123 | $2 | $7 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
106 | $183 | $477 |
| 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. |
96 | $126 | $380 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 96 | $136 | $2,000 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
80 | $3 | $132 |
| 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. |
67 | $49 | $82 |
| 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. |
62 | $211 | $606 |
| 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. |
62 | $122 | $213 |
| 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. |
53 | $12 | $355 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
50 | $5 | $16 |
| 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. |
40 | $194 | $694 |
| 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. |
30 | $19 | $224 |
| 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. |
29 | $77 | $382 |
| 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. |
25 | $27 | $76 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
23 | $140 | $468 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
22 | $58 | $226 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
18 | $195 | $508 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $96 | $240 |
| 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. |
17 | $126 | $1,145 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
17 | $116 | $250 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
16 | $60 | $194 |
| 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 | $256 | $566 |
| 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. |
14 | $135 | $336 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
13 | $19 | $46 |
| 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. |
12 | $305 | $972 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
59.8% medium
39.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,141
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $877/year across 7 years
Top 32% in TX for urology physician
56
Companies
359
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
$6,053 (98.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$88 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,039
2023
$701
2022
$775
2021
$1,203
2020
$584
2019
$693
2018
$1,147
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$835
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$767
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$419
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$325
AbbVie Inc.
$316
AbbVie, Inc.
$301
ABBVIE INC.
$253
Boston Scientific Corporation
$240
Allergan, Inc.
$180
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$157
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$151
Amgen Inc.
$136
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$129
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$104
Medtronic, Inc.
$96
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$92
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$90
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$86
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$85
Olympus America Inc.
$80
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$74
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$74
Covidien LP
$73
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$67
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$63
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$58
Rochester Medical Corporation
$56
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$52
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$52
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$51
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$49
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$42
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Coloplast Corp
$36
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$33
Dornier MedTech America, Inc
$32
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$28
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$28
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$24
Allergan Inc.
$23
Photocure Inc
$22
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Ethicon US, LLC
$20
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$17
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$16
Abbott Laboratories
$15
Ambu Inc.
$14
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
EDAP TECHNOMED INC
$14
NeoTract Inc.
$14
Teleflex LLC
$13
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$11
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 32.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $59 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
63
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
AUSTIN OAKS 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Northway is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Northway experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Northway performed 5,700 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. Northway receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Northway received a total of $6,141 from 56 companies across 359 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. Northway's costs compare to other urology physicians in Austin?
Dr. Northway's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Northway) 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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