Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Buschemeyer, MD
Urology Physician · Conroe, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Buschemeyer
Dr. William Buschemeyer is an urology physician in Conroe, TX, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Buschemeyer performed 7,871 Medicare services across 1,138 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Buschemeyer received a total of $5,997 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 207 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. Buschemeyer 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in TX
$5,997 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,871
Medicare services
Top 13% in TX for urology physician
1,138
Unique beneficiaries
$18
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~463 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate) Administration of gadoterate meglumine, a contrast agent, in a 0.1 ml dose. |
3,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
2,200 | $0 | $0 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
418 | $3 | $9 |
| 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. |
330 | $94 | $348 |
| 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. |
180 | $65 | $242 |
| 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. |
152 | $127 | $486 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
140 | $0 | $1 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
98 | $81 | $293 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
95 | $6 | $38 |
| 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. |
85 | $28 | $176 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
83 | $184 | $639 |
| Other procedure on male genital system A surgical or medical intervention performed on the male genital organs that does not fall under other specific categories. |
76 | $112 | $300 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
52 | $52 | $210 |
| 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. |
40 | $11 | $38 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 37 | $142 | $583 |
| 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. |
26 | $112 | $448 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 24 | $34 | $122 |
| 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. |
24 | $85 | $437 |
| Computer-assisted urine cell examination A laboratory test that uses computer technology to analyze cells found in a urine sample. |
21 | $302 | $1,047 |
| MRI of pelvis with and without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the pelvic area performed both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
19 | $184 | $891 |
| 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. |
19 | $189 | $941 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
15 | $173 | $666 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
14 | $39 | $155 |
| Prostate tissue destruction using radiofrequency heated water vapor A procedure that destroys prostate tissue by using radiofrequency energy to heat water vapor. This method is applied to treat the prostate gland. |
12 | $1,243 | $4,851 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
11 | $11 | $41 |
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 ↗$5,997
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $857/year across 7 years
Top 33% in TX for urology physician
40
Companies
207
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
$5,842 (97.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$155 (2.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$921
2023
$1,787
2022
$447
2021
$599
2020
$574
2019
$817
2018
$852
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$800
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$684
Boston Scientific Corporation
$643
Medtronic, Inc.
$530
PFIZER INC.
$433
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$331
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$250
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$226
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$222
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$220
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$213
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$199
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$146
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$116
Cook Medical LLC
$96
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$92
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$80
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$75
AbbVie, Inc.
$74
180 Medical, Inc.
$67
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$58
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$37
AbbVie Inc.
$36
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$26
ABBVIE INC.
$26
Agiliti Health, Inc.
$26
Allergan, Inc.
$25
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$21
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$21
Axonics, Inc.
$21
Olympus America Inc.
$19
Amgen Inc.
$19
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
Retrophin, Inc.
$16
GENZYME CORPORATION
$15
Allergan Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 35.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · Cook Medical Stents · Cook Medical Urology · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENTLECATH · GENTLECATH GLIDE · GREENLIGHT · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Moses 550 DFL · NANOKNIFE · NOCDURNA · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · OXLUMO · Olympus Laser Devices · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · Otrexup · PROCLAIM · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · REZUM · Rezum Generator · SEGLENTIS · SPRIX · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · TOVIAZ · UroCuff · Veozah · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · rezum Generator
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $76 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
35
Per 100K population
5.3
County median income
$97,266
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CONROE
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. Buschemeyer is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Buschemeyer experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Buschemeyer performed 3,700 mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate) 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. Buschemeyer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Buschemeyer received a total of $5,997 from 40 companies across 207 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. Buschemeyer's costs compare to other urology physicians in Conroe?
Dr. Buschemeyer's average Medicare payment per service is $18. 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. Buschemeyer) 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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