Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Naismith, MD

Urology Physician · Corpus Christi, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
601 TEXAN TRL, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
3618848631
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1013903624 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Naismith 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. Naismith

Dr. Robert Naismith is an urology physician in Corpus Christi, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Naismith performed 4,446 Medicare services across 2,827 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Naismith received a total of $4,182 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 168 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. Naismith 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 27% volume in TX $4,182 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,446
Medicare services
Top 27% in TX for urology physician
2,827
Unique beneficiaries
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~222 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
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated 1,235 $4 $25
Bladder ultrasound after voiding 649 $7 $31
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 629 $91 $370
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 554 $62 $257
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg 183 $132 $750
Blood draw (venipuncture) 177 $8 $15
PSA test (prostate cancer screening) 172 $18 $105
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 170 $173 $683
Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant 83 $39 $508
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 83 $117 $483
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection 72 $0 $30
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 67 $74 $323
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 51 $38 $163
Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle 39 $24 $98
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 39 $62 $232
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying 38 $4 $31
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings 24 $18 $125
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies 23 $174 $686
Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant 23 $161 $1,123
Insertion of temporary bladder tube 22 $35 $129
Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study 22 $94 $348
Biopsy of prostate gland 17 $188 $701
Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum 17 $107 $583
Complete laser vaporization of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope 16 $533 $2,647
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity 15 $102 $380
Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope 14 $102 $638
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent 12 $19 $84
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.
0.3% high complexity
18.1% medium
81.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,182
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $597/year across 7 years
Top 42% in TX for urology physician
28
Companies
168
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
$4,082 (97.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$100 (2.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$577
2023
$295
2022
$365
2021
$537
2020
$1,606
2019
$312
2018
$491

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
NeoTract Inc.
$1,403
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$823
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$340
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$255
ABBVIE INC.
$235
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$195
Allergan Inc.
$178
Medtronic, Inc.
$116
Janssen Products, LP
$100
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$79
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$64
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$58
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$49
Retrophin, Inc.
$34
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Tolmar, Inc.
$21
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$20
Mission Pharmacal Company
$20
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$19
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$16
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$16
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$15
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15
AbbVie, Inc.
$14
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
HealthTronics Stone Solutions, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 61.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · AMS · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · AMS 700 CXR RTE Kit · AquaBeam Robotic System · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRACANALYSIS CDX · Dornier MedTech · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · ORGOVYX · PROVENGE · Uribel · UroLift · VESICARE · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xtandi · ZYTIGA
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 $94 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology physicians within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
3.1
County median income
$66,021
Nearest hospital
CORPUS CHRISTI MEDICAL CENTER,THE
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. Naismith is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Naismith experienced with manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Naismith performed 1,235 manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated 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. Naismith receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Naismith received a total of $4,182 from 28 companies across 168 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. Naismith's costs compare to other urology physicians in Corpus Christi?
Dr. Naismith's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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. Naismith) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures 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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →