Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Eric Smith, M.D.
Urology Physician · Dallas, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Smith
Dr. Eric Smith is an urology physician in Dallas, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Smith performed 4,549 Medicare services across 2,814 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Smith received a total of $2,970 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 159 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. Smith 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 26% volume in TX
$2,970 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,549
Medicare services
Top 26% in TX for urology physician
2,814
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~239 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
719 | $2 | $5 |
| 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. |
653 | $65 | $183 |
| 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. |
446 | $47 | $127 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
397 | $8 | $17 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 357 | $18 | $37 |
| 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. |
201 | $95 | $259 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 201 | $134 | $377 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
199 | $8 | $22 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
159 | $8 | $16 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
158 | $18 | $37 |
| 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. |
149 | $38 | $96 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
128 | $3 | $6 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
124 | $8 | $16 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
92 | $25 | $52 |
| 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. |
89 | $122 | $336 |
| 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. |
72 | $64 | $158 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
58 | $8 | $16 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
57 | $8 | $17 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
50 | $178 | $494 |
| 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. |
47 | $28 | $70 |
| 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. |
39 | $105 | $261 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 30 | $122 | $306 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
27 | $10 | $21 |
| 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. |
20 | $113 | $306 |
| 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. |
20 | $85 | $226 |
| 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. |
16 | $145 | $362 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
15 | $193 | $491 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
15 | $113 | $282 |
| Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding. |
11 | $580 | $1,447 |
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
6.1% medium
93.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,970
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $424/year across 7 years
Bottom 49% in TX for urology physician
39
Companies
159
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
$2,655 (89.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$315 (10.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$755
2023
$371
2022
$496
2021
$424
2020
$164
2019
$333
2018
$428
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,136
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$204
Boston Scientific Corporation
$181
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$107
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$104
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$98
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$98
Olympus America Inc.
$77
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$71
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$65
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$65
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$64
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$61
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$55
Innovation Technologies Inc
$47
PFIZER INC.
$42
Axonics, Inc.
$39
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$36
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$32
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Medtronic, Inc.
$29
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
CIVCO Medical Instruments
$25
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$25
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$25
Endo USA, Inc.
$22
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$21
Cook Medical LLC
$20
Ambu Inc.
$20
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$20
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$18
Coloplast Corp
$17
Covidien LP
$16
Allergan Inc.
$15
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$15
AbbVie, Inc.
$14
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$12
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$12
Mission Pharmacal Company
$3
Top 3 companies account for 51.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · ADVANTAGE FIT · AVEED · Androgel · Axonics · BIOPROTECT BALLOON IMPLANT SYSTEM · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL - BPH · GREENLIGHT · GreenLight XPS · ILLUCCIX · IRRISEPT · JELMYTO · LIGASURE · LITHOVUE · LOCAMETZ · LUTATHERA · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Natesto · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Olympus Guidewires · Otrexup · PLUVICTO · PROVENGE · RESONANCE · REZUM · SIGNIA · STELARA · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · Titan · Trelstar · URIBEL TABS · Valleylab · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xtandi · YONSA · YSIO X.pree · ZYTIGA · iTIND System · 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 (89%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $65 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
149
Per 100K population
5.7
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
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. Smith is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% 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. Smith experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Smith performed 719 automated urinalysis 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. Smith receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Smith received a total of $2,970 from 39 companies across 159 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. Smith's costs compare to other urology physicians in Dallas?
Dr. Smith's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Smith) 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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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.
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