Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Scott Thurman, MD
Urology Physician · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Thurman
Dr. Scott Thurman is an urology physician in Fort Worth, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Thurman performed 2,617 Medicare services across 2,025 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Thurman received a total of $17,507 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 199 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Thurman 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 42% volume in TX
$17,507 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,617
Medicare services
Top 42% in TX for urology physician
2,025
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
450 | $3 | $8 |
| 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. |
409 | $90 | $288 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
245 | $7 | $13 |
| 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. |
157 | $61 | $200 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 137 | $18 | $41 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
105 | $8 | $25 |
| Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample. |
96 | $69 | $268 |
| 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 | $120 | $367 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
83 | $180 | $542 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
83 | $8 | $19 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
77 | $6 | $14 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
75 | $34 | $112 |
| 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. |
68 | $0 | $1 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
64 | $34 | $265 |
| Herpes simplex virus nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the genetic material of the herpes simplex virus. |
64 | $34 | $160 |
| 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. |
46 | $128 | $383 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
38 | $109 | $312 |
| CMV nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect cytomegalovirus (CMV) genetic material in a sample. |
32 | $34 | $81 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
32 | $34 | $81 |
| Herpes virus-6 nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of herpes virus-6. |
32 | $34 | $81 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
32 | $34 | $81 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
32 | $34 | $81 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
32 | $34 | $81 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 22 | $153 | $491 |
| 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. |
19 | $2 | $5 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
17 | $179 | $530 |
| Endoscopic removal of pelvic lymph nodes, bilateral A surgical procedure to remove lymph nodes from both sides of the pelvis using an endoscope. This minimally invasive technique involves making small incisions to access and excise the tissue. |
13 | $256 | $1,295 |
| Bladder aspiration with tube insertion Removal of fluid from the bladder using a needle or tube, followed by the placement of a catheter through the skin into the bladder. |
13 | $55 | $548 |
| Surgical removal of prostate and lymph nodes This procedure involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope. |
13 | $902 | $2,619 |
| Laparoscopic partial prostate removal A minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove part of the prostate gland using a laparoscope. |
12 | $739 | $2,333 |
| 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. |
12 | $50 | $218 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
11 | $18 | $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 ↗$17,507
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,501/year across 7 years
Top 13% in TX for urology physician
48
Companies
199
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$13,165 (75.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,142 (23.7%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$199 (1.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$13,659
2023
$734
2022
$524
2021
$662
2020
$394
2019
$1,112
2018
$422
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$13,165
NeoTract Inc.
$531
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$366
AbbVie Inc.
$312
Boston Scientific Corporation
$262
ABBVIE INC.
$258
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$243
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$185
Axonics, Inc.
$142
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$127
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$122
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$116
Innovation Technologies Inc
$109
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$98
GENZYME CORPORATION
$89
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$88
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$87
Olympus America Inc.
$84
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$70
HealthTronics Mobile Solutions, LLC
$69
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$69
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$68
Teleflex LLC
$67
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$62
Ethicon US, LLC
$60
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$57
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$47
Aesculap, Inc.
$38
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$34
Cook Medical LLC
$33
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$31
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$25
COLOPLAST CORP
$22
Amgen Inc.
$21
Coloplast Corp
$21
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
AbbVie, Inc.
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Covidien LP
$19
180 Medical, Inc.
$18
Rochester Medical Corporation
$14
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Augmenix, Inc.
$13
Mission Pharmacal Company
$12
Top 3 companies account for 80.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVYCAZ · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · Bulkamid · CAIMAN VESSEL SEALERS · DA VINCI SP · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Endocare Cryocare System · Erleada · FLOSEAL · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · General - Kidney Stone Disease · INTERSTIM · IRRISEPT · ImaJin · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LithoVue · Lupron Depot · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · Mobile Cryoblation Services · Myrbetriq · NANOKNIFE · NEOX · NOCDURNA · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolia · RESONANCE · REZUM · STRATAFIX · SpaceOAR · SpeediCath · TISSEEL · Thiola · UROLIFT · Uribel · UroLift · UroLift System · VESICARE · VISTASEAL · VISTASEAL Fibrin Sealant (Human) · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xofigo · iDrive · iTIND System
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 →
The majority of payments (75%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in urology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Equivalent to $669 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
79
Per 100K population
3.7
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHWEST F
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. Thurman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 13% of TX peers, 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. Thurman experienced with urinalysis, manual?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Thurman performed 450 urinalysis, manual 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. Thurman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Thurman received a total of $17,507 from 48 companies across 199 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. Thurman's costs compare to other urology physicians in Fort Worth?
Dr. Thurman's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Thurman) 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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