Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Carl Bischoff, MD
Urology Physician · Round Rock, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bischoff
Dr. Carl Bischoff is an urology physician in Round Rock, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bischoff performed 6,177 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bischoff received a total of $51,058 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 419 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bischoff is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 18% volume in TX
$51,058 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,177
Medicare services
Top 18% in TX for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,900 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
800 | $45 | $77 |
| 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. |
623 | $89 | $249 |
| 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. |
358 | $35 | $77 |
| 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. |
227 | $2 | $7 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
222 | $8 | $15 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional. |
179 | $44 | $82 |
| 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. |
132 | $35 | $110 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
127 | $40 | $213 |
| 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. |
106 | $112 | $380 |
| 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. |
104 | $0 | $3 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
70 | $178 | $477 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
51 | $7 | $149 |
| 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. |
45 | $61 | $168 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
33 | $7 | $44 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
25 | $5 | $16 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
24 | $110 | $250 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
21 | $131 | $584 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
21 | $69 | $208 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
19 | $162 | $508 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
17 | $87 | $430 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
17 | $44 | $101 |
| 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. |
16 | $11 | $59 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
15 | $13 | $390 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
13 | $194 | $733 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
12 | $57 | $194 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$51,058
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,294/year across 7 years
Top 6% in TX for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
58
Companies
419
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,258
2023
$1,979
2022
$14,059
2021
$16,115
2020
$7,481
2019
$8,232
2018
$932
Payments by company (2024)
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$810
ABBVIE INC.
$301
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$206
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$205
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$135
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$87
PFIZER INC.
$87
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$68
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$54
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$49
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$48
Endo USA, Inc.
$48
Innovation Technologies Inc
$36
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$22
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$16
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$16
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 58.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$41,454
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,260
NeoTract Inc.
$921
ABBVIE INC.
$560
EDAP TECHNOMED INC
$502
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$449
AbbVie Inc.
$367
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$361
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$360
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$350
Allergan, Inc.
$342
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$287
Axonics, Inc.
$285
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$283
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$247
PFIZER INC.
$233
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$219
Medtronic, Inc.
$200
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$191
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$183
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$150
Teleflex LLC
$145
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$134
Allergan Inc.
$134
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$117
Hollister Incorporated
$106
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$87
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$84
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$75
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$68
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$68
Janssen Products, LP
$60
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$58
Abbott Laboratories
$58
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$57
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$48
Endo USA, Inc.
$48
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Boston Scientific Corporation
$41
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$37
Innovation Technologies Inc
$36
AbbVie, Inc.
$31
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$31
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$24
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$22
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$22
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$20
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$17
Coloplast Corp
$17
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$16
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$13
180 Medical, Inc.
$13
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$13
Covidien LP
$13
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 85.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
65
County median income
$108,309
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ROUND ROCK MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Bischoff is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in TX), with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Bischoff experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bischoff performed 2,900 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Bischoff receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bischoff received a total of $51,058 from 58 companies across 419 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Bischoff's costs compare to other urology physicians in Round Rock?
Dr. Bischoff's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Bischoff) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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