Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Evans, MD
Urology Physician · Winston Salem, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Evans
Dr. Robert Evans is an urology physician in Winston Salem, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Evans performed 1,255 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Evans received a total of $10,910 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 82 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. Evans 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ 1,255 Medicare services
$10,910 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,255
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in NC for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$66
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
151 | $58 | $201 |
| 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. |
124 | $87 | $291 |
| 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. |
121 | $2 | $8 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
114 | $8 | $47 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
68 | $3 | $13 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
66 | $32 | $181 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
50 | $5 | $223 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
46 | $171 | $720 |
| 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. |
45 | $121 | $392 |
| Bladder dilation with endoscope A procedure to widen the bladder using an endoscope, performed under general or spinal anesthesia. |
43 | $151 | $745 |
| 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. |
40 | $24 | $233 |
| 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. |
39 | $144 | $552 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
35 | $14 | $136 |
| 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. |
33 | $259 | $1,200 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
32 | $3 | $12 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 27 | $62 | $327 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
27 | $4 | $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. |
23 | $120 | $441 |
| 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. |
22 | $19 | $90 |
| 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. |
20 | $46 | $210 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
20 | $72 | $600 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves. |
16 | $235 | $1,108 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 15 | $154 | $558 |
| Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach. |
14 | $82 | $563 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
14 | $96 | $291 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
13 | $54 | $255 |
| 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. |
13 | $71 | $288 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
13 | $58 | $201 |
| 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. |
11 | $546 | $2,579 |
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.
1.6% high complexity
14.7% medium
83.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,910
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,559/year across 7 years
Top 16% in NC for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
82
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
$472
2023
$1,434
2022
$5,619
2021
$2,108
2020
$818
2019
$277
2018
$180
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$179
COLOPLAST CORP
$91
Axonics, Inc.
$77
Medtronic, Inc.
$74
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$21
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$16
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 73.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Axonics, Inc.
$3,361
ABBVIE INC.
$3,189
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,612
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$821
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$497
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$422
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$352
Boston Scientific Corporation
$297
Coloplast Corp
$98
COLOPLAST CORP
$91
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$39
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$31
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$24
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$21
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$16
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Novo Nordisk Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 74.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · Altis · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · Bulkamid · INTERSTIM · JARDIANCE · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LYNPARZA · PROVENGE · Restorelle · Trulance · XTANDI · rezum Generator
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
47
County median income
$65,541
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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. Evans is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 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. Evans experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Evans performed 151 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Evans receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Evans received a total of $10,910 from 18 companies across 82 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. Evans's costs compare to other urology physicians in Winston Salem?
Dr. Evans's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Evans) 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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