Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Zvi Schiffman, MD
Urology Physician · Houston, 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. Schiffman
Dr. Zvi Schiffman is an urology physician in Houston, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schiffman performed 3,156 Medicare services across 1,414 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schiffman received a total of $29,073 from 76 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 603 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. Schiffman 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 38% volume in TX
$29,073 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,156
Medicare services
Top 38% in TX for urology physician
1,414
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~158 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg | 630 | $63 | $80 |
| 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. |
593 | $2 | $2 |
| 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. |
480 | $63 | $95 |
| 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. |
372 | $86 | $134 |
| 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. |
287 | $47 | $64 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
273 | $8 | $8 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 124 | $132 | $182 |
| Limited ultrasound of pelvis A focused ultrasound exam of the pelvic area to evaluate specific structures. This procedure provides images of the pelvis to assist in medical assessment. |
94 | $37 | $50 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
65 | $11 | $15 |
| 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. |
56 | $106 | $178 |
| 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. |
46 | $22 | $35 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
38 | $63 | $250 |
| 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. |
35 | $10 | $15 |
| 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. |
14 | $70 | $124 |
| Online digital E/M service, established patient, 11-20 min An online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient. The service involves a total time of 11 to 20 minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
13 | $23 | $30 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
12 | $101 | $250 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
12 | $26 | $33 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
12 | $25 | $31 |
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 ↗$29,073
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,153/year across 7 years
Top 9% in TX for urology physician
76
Companies
603
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
$18,504 (63.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$7,284 (25.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,284 (11.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,641
2023
$4,112
2022
$1,743
2021
$5,884
2020
$3,879
2019
$6,182
2018
$3,631
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$9,744
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$2,139
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$1,628
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,354
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$1,221
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,108
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$957
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$954
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$849
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$745
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
$554
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$499
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$438
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$393
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$344
Cook Incorporated
$325
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$320
Amgen Inc.
$305
Olympus America Inc.
$299
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$273
AbbVie, Inc.
$254
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$223
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$211
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$211
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$198
ConvaTec Inc.
$192
AbbVie Inc.
$175
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$174
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$168
Axonics, Inc.
$158
Teleflex LLC
$156
Allergan Inc.
$143
Profound Medical Corp.
$131
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$127
NeoTract Inc.
$125
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$124
EDAP TECHNOMED INC
$118
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$113
180 Medical, Inc.
$100
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$95
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$88
Medtronic, Inc.
$76
Tolmar, Inc.
$75
Tempus AI, Inc
$71
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$67
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$64
ABBVIE INC.
$63
Baxter Healthcare
$61
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$57
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$56
NxThera, Inc.
$56
Coloplast Corp
$54
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$50
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$49
HealthTronics Stone Solutions, LLC
$49
Ambu Inc.
$44
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$40
Allergan, Inc.
$38
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$35
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$28
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$27
Endo USA, Inc.
$22
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$22
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$20
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$20
STERIS CORPORATION
$19
Ethicon US, LLC
$18
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$18
Baudax Bio Inc.
$17
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
AKRIMAX PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$15
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$15
Zyla Life Sciences
$14
Top 3 companies account for 46.5% 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 (64%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for urology physician in TX.
Equivalent to $921 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
186
Per 100K population
3.9
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
WEST 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. Schiffman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% 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. Schiffman experienced with leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schiffman performed 630 leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg 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. Schiffman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schiffman received a total of $29,073 from 76 companies across 603 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. Schiffman's costs compare to other urology physicians in Houston?
Dr. Schiffman's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Schiffman) 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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