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Dr. Howard Beck, M.D.
Urology Physician · Lubbock, 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. Beck
Dr. Howard Beck is an urology physician in Lubbock, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Beck performed 13,919 Medicare services across 8,025 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Beck received a total of $6,826 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 248 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. Beck 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 7% volume in TX
$6,826 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗13,919
Medicare services
Top 7% in TX for urology physician
8,025
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~696 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. |
2,183 | $2 | $9 |
| 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. |
1,621 | $34 | $50 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,186 | $8 | $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. |
1,081 | $89 | $262 |
| 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. |
913 | $0 | $20 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 900 | $19 | $47 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 869 | $18 | $70 |
| 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. |
864 | $61 | $177 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
462 | $41 | $168 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
316 | $10 | $43 |
| 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. |
284 | $11 | $72 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 231 | $2 | $20 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
229 | $8 | $32 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
222 | $21 | $66 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
213 | $8 | $54 |
| 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. |
171 | $34 | $50 |
| 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. |
171 | $74 | $265 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 162 | $135 | $1,920 |
| 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. |
158 | $61 | $179 |
| 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. |
154 | $32 | $138 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
151 | $181 | $598 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
133 | $34 | $50 |
| MRSA nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. |
133 | $34 | $50 |
| 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. |
120 | $25 | $106 |
| 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. |
120 | $11 | $49 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
117 | $34 | $50 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
115 | $34 | $50 |
| Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue. |
102 | $64 | $322 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
83 | $18 | $70 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
43 | $247 | $714 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
43 | $19 | $394 |
| Radiologist review of urinary bladder image A radiologist examines and interprets images of the urinary bladder to assess its structure and function. |
42 | $30 | $107 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
41 | $56 | $243 |
| 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. |
41 | $75 | $1,396 |
| 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. |
35 | $25 | $92 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
34 | $475 | $2,142 |
| 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. |
30 | $539 | $2,578 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
26 | $79 | $324 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
21 | $125 | $640 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
21 | $52 | $270 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
19 | $310 | $1,276 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $129 | $503 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
15 | $42 | $203 |
| 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. |
13 | $102 | $404 |
| 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. |
13 | $102 | $341 |
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.
0.7% high complexity
23.7% medium
75.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,826
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $975/year across 7 years
Top 28% in TX for urology physician
50
Companies
248
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
$6,504 (95.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$322 (4.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,285
2023
$961
2022
$1,448
2021
$985
2020
$332
2019
$979
2018
$836
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,112
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$768
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$436
Boston Scientific Corporation
$399
PFIZER INC.
$380
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$324
Teleflex LLC
$251
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$225
ABBVIE INC.
$197
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$189
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$175
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$169
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$164
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$149
STORZ MEDICAL America, Inc.
$133
Axonics, Inc.
$124
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$118
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$116
NeoTract Inc.
$111
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$101
AbbVie Inc.
$99
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$99
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$91
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$78
GENZYME CORPORATION
$70
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$68
Amgen Inc.
$63
COLOPLAST CORP
$58
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$56
Coloplast Corp
$53
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$41
Ethicon US, LLC
$39
Innovation Technologies Inc
$37
Baxter Healthcare
$30
Ambu Inc.
$28
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Medtronic, Inc.
$25
Cook Medical LLC
$25
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$21
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$19
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$19
Allergan, Inc.
$18
Retrophin, Inc.
$15
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$14
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$13
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$13
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 33.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVYCAZ · Altis · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BRAC CDx · BRIDION · Da Vinci Surgical System · ECHELON ENDOPATH · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FOUNDATIONONE · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Female SUI · General - Therapies · INTERSTIM · IRRISEPT · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · JYNARQUE · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LithoVue · Luja Coude · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Natesto · Nubeqa · OXLUMO · Oncology Solutions · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · Osphena · PERCLOT · POSLUMA · PREMARIN · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Prolaris · Prolia · RESONANCE · REZUM · SUTENT · SpeediCath · TOVIAZ · Thiola · Titan · Trelstar · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · Vaginal Speculum - Snowman/ Pederson Blade · Veozah · XGEVA · XTANDI · XYOSTED · YONSA · 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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $49 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
5.1
County median income
$63,367
Nearest hospital
EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LUBBOCK
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. Beck is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% 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. Beck experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Beck performed 2,183 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. Beck receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Beck received a total of $6,826 from 50 companies across 248 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. Beck's costs compare to other urology physicians in Lubbock?
Dr. Beck's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Beck) 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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