Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Sukin, M.D.
Urology Physician · Tomball, 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. Sukin
Dr. Steven Sukin is an urology physician in Tomball, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sukin performed 6,986 Medicare services across 3,363 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sukin received a total of $15,836 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 193 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. Sukin 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 15% volume in TX
$15,836 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,986
Medicare services
Top 15% in TX for urology physician
3,363
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~349 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 | 1,512 | $65 | $247 |
| 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. |
1,470 | $2 | $16 |
| 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. |
1,108 | $84 | $368 |
| 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. |
663 | $34 | $166 |
| 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. |
223 | $109 | $565 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
203 | $167 | $684 |
| Additional urethral implant in prostate Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
163 | $672 | $3,366 |
| Nucleic acid test for organism quantification A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid detection to measure the amount of a specific organism present in a sample. |
153 | $42 | $222 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
135 | $7 | $97 |
| 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. |
125 | $57 | $250 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 96 | $142 | $3,675 |
| 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. |
82 | $60 | $247 |
| 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. |
71 | $123 | $694 |
| 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. |
52 | $25 | $145 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
52 | $16 | $68 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
51 | $166 | $775 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
51 | $45 | $633 |
| 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. |
51 | $34 | $123 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
51 | $34 | $182 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
51 | $34 | $153 |
| 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. |
51 | $34 | $153 |
| Strep A nucleic acid test, quantification A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid detection to identify and measure the amount of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. |
51 | $41 | $146 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
51 | $34 | $123 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
50 | $52 | $296 |
| Chlamydia trachomatis nucleic acid test, quantitative A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect Chlamydia trachomatis and measure the amount of the organism present. |
35 | $52 | $187 |
| Gonorrhea nucleic acid test, quantification A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect and measure the amount of gonorrhea bacteria in a sample. |
35 | $42 | $150 |
| Trichomonas vaginalis nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the genetic material of the Trichomonas vaginalis parasite. This method identifies the presence of the organism responsible for trichomoniasis. |
35 | $34 | $168 |
| Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
30 | $968 | $4,403 |
| 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. |
24 | $19 | $61 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
23 | $5 | $277 |
| Assessment of muscle signal of pelvic nerves This procedure evaluates the electrical activity or signal of muscles innervated by the pelvic nerves. It is used to assess the functional status of these nerves and the muscles they control. |
23 | $104 | $747 |
| 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. |
23 | $147 | $522 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
22 | $295 | $1,205 |
| 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. |
20 | $247 | $837 |
| 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. |
19 | $430 | $2,574 |
| 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. |
18 | $302 | $1,272 |
| 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. |
17 | $551 | $3,047 |
| 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. |
16 | $69 | $372 |
| Endoscopic removal of bladder or urethra growth, 2.0-5.0 cm This procedure uses an endoscope to destroy or remove a growth from the bladder or urethra that measures between 2.0 and 5.0 centimeters. |
15 | $210 | $1,670 |
| Gardnerella vaginalis detection and quantification test A laboratory test that detects the presence of Gardnerella vaginalis bacteria and measures the amount present in a sample. |
15 | $41 | $146 |
| Vaginal defect repair using endoscope A surgical procedure to repair a defect in the vagina using an endoscope, which is a thin, flexible tube with a camera used to view the inside of the body. |
14 | $335 | $2,685 |
| Vaginal defect repair using endoscope A surgical procedure to repair a defect in the vagina using an endoscope, which is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize the area. |
13 | $756 | $2,872 |
| Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate A procedure involving the injection of a biodegradable substance into the tissue surrounding the prostate gland. |
12 | $2,351 | $11,392 |
| 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. |
11 | $68 | $2,046 |
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
4.7% medium
94.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,836
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,262/year across 7 years
Top 14% in TX for urology physician
43
Companies
193
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
$14,328 (90.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,508 (9.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,866
2023
$2,153
2022
$1,739
2021
$367
2020
$274
2019
$2,966
2018
$2,471
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Profound Medical Corp.
$4,721
NeoTract Inc.
$3,231
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,889
Coloplast Corp
$956
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$683
Teleflex LLC
$466
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$427
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$345
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$248
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$229
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$223
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$221
Axonics, Inc.
$197
Olympus America Inc.
$187
ABBVIE INC.
$178
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$158
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$152
COLOPLAST CORP
$150
AbbVie Inc.
$138
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$125
Allergan Inc.
$112
Ethicon Inc.
$103
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$94
PFIZER INC.
$73
NxThera, Inc.
$60
Medtronic, Inc.
$47
Ambu Inc.
$44
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$39
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$35
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$34
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$32
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$28
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$22
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$20
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$19
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$19
AbbVie, Inc.
$19
Ethicon US, LLC
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$16
180 Medical, Inc.
$15
Mission Pharmacal Company
$13
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 62.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALTIS · AMS · AMS 700 · AMS Ambicor · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Altis · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CAMCEVI · Clot Management · Da Vinci Surgical System · EDEX · ELIGARD · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL - BPH · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · General - Kidney Stone Disease · ILLUCCIX · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · LITHOVUE · LithoVue · Lupron · Lynx System · MYRBETRIQ · Monarch · NOCDURNA · ORGOVYX · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PROLARIS · Porges Coloplast · Restorelle · Rezum · Rezum Generator · SEGLENTIS · SWISS LITHOCLAST TRILOGY · SenSura Mio · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · TACTRA · Tria Firm · Tulsa-Pro · UROLIFT · Uribel · UroLift · UroLift System · VISTASEAL · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · ZYTIGA · 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 →
Most payments (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $227 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
62
Per 100K population
1.3
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL
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. Sukin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% 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. Sukin experienced with leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sukin performed 1,512 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. Sukin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sukin received a total of $15,836 from 43 companies across 193 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. Sukin's costs compare to other urology physicians in Tomball?
Dr. Sukin's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Sukin) 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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