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Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Stanford University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: kidney tumor, ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction, robotic surgery, and more.

7200 Cambridge
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 798-4001

Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD is an urologist in Houston, TX specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Houston Methodist and TX Health Network.

Office Locations

7200 Cambridge
Houston, TX 77030

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2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston Vamc (580)
Houston, TX 77030

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Some issues Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD can help you with:

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“Dr. Richard Link, Michael Wingard's surgeon, arrives a few hours after Wingard checks in to explain the surgery will be laparoscopic; he'll remove the left kidney through a 2-inch long incision in...”—"10 strangers come together for a life-changing kidney swap", NPR, March 2022

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

cancer antigen tests

In 2023, Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD had a list price for cancer antigen tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

cystoscopic stone removal

cystoscopy with foreign body removal

cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal

By Affordability:

cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement

ureteral stent placement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD performed more cystoscopic stone removal, cystoscopy with foreign body removal, and cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement, and ureteral stent placement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	15
doctor visit	335
lab tests	328
minimally invasive procedures	38
stent placement (stenting)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
urologic procedures	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	21
doctor visit	324
lab tests	299
minimally invasive procedures	53
stent placement (stenting)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	21
urologic procedures	53

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	30
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	4
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	29
doctor visit	337
lab tests	297
minimally invasive procedures	31
stent placement (stenting)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	29
urologic procedures	42

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	29
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	19
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	5
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	36
doctor visit	328
lab tests	68
minimally invasive procedures	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	36
urologic procedures	55

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	426
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	74
Hispanic	72
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	34
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	40
doctor visit	318
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lab tests	152
minimally invasive procedures	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	40
urologic procedures	65

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	35
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	19
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	48
doctor visit	392
lab tests	299
minimally invasive procedures	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	48
urologic procedures	82

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	44
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	16
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	51
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	24
chemotherapy	24
doctor visit	356
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
lab tests	338
minimally invasive procedures	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	51
urologic procedures	71

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	33
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	22
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	47
doctor visit	357
foreign body removal	28
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71
lab tests	315
minimally invasive procedures	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	47
urologic procedures	93

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	52
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	22
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	50
doctor visit	345
foreign body removal	27
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
lab tests	359
minimally invasive procedures	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	50
urologic procedures	63

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	44
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	19
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	52
doctor visit	398
foreign body removal	36
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
lab tests	447
minimally invasive procedures	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	52
urologic procedures	74

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	52
Hispanic	41
Asian	15
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	18
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	57
doctor visit	392
foreign body removal	23
lab tests	462
minimally invasive procedures	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	57
urologic procedures	35

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	35
Hispanic	38
Asian	14
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	13
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	40
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	24
chemotherapy	24
doctor visit	352
foreign body removal	28
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
lab tests	305
minimally invasive procedures	43
stent placement (stenting)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	40
urologic procedures	62

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	38
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	228
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	37
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	83
85 and over	16
Less than 65	47
65 to 74	174

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	22

Education & Training

Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston Methodist Hospital

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Houston Methodist

TX Health Network

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Galaxy PPO, HealthSmart PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Best Doctors, USA Managed Care Organization, HealthSmart, Medicare, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Superior Health Plan, PacifiCare PPO, Beech Street PPO, First Health, Evolutions Healthcare PPO, First Health PPO, USA Managed Care PPO, KELSEY-SEYBOLD, Interlink, Blue Cross Blue Shield Select Choice PPO, Texas Children's Health Plan, Medcorp Southwest PPO, PacificCare HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Select Saver PPO, Providers Network of Amer PPO, Blue Edge, Community Health Choice, Provider Select, Independent Medical Systems and Direct Care America PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Galaxy PPO

HealthSmart PPO

MultiPlan PPO

Best Doctors

USA Managed Care Organization

HealthSmart

Medicare

Humana

Coventry

Cigna

Superior Health Plan

PacifiCare PPO

Beech Street PPO

First Health

Evolutions Healthcare PPO

First Health PPO

USA Managed Care PPO

KELSEY-SEYBOLD

Interlink

Blue Cross Blue Shield Select Choice PPO

Texas Children's Health Plan

Medcorp Southwest PPO

PacificCare HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Select Saver PPO

Providers Network of Amer PPO

Blue Edge

Community Health Choice

Provider Select

Independent Medical Systems

Direct Care America PPO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard Edward Link Jr., MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$34,952 Da Vinci Surgical System $24,762	DA VINCI SP $10,191
Boston Scientific Corporation	$12,381 GENERAL - THERAPIES $3,150	GENERAL - KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $2,768	General - BPH $1,729	GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $1,563	OTHER- BSC PRODUCT NOT LISTED $829	Other $2,342
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$10,613 Exparel $10,613
Coloplast Corp	$559 TITAN $276	TOROSA $168	RESTORELLE $115
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America	$386 CMOS VIDEO URETEROSCOPE, 8.5 FR. X 700MM $222	CYSTO-URETHRO-FIBERSCOPE $136	URETERO-RENOSCOPE, 7FR X 34CM, ACLAV $19	URETEROSCOPE, 7.5 FR. X 675 MM $9
Other	$717 Macroplastique $175	AMS 700 Series $89	Biosurgicals $77	Urology $73	XTANDI $56	Other $247

**Types of Payments**
Education	$21,500
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$10,350
Grant	$10,000
Consulting Fee	$6,650
Travel and Lodging	$6,221
Other	$4,886

Biography

Dr. Richard Link is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). He works in Houston, TX. Clinical interests for Dr. Link include cancer surgery, polycystic kidney disease, and ablation. He appears to be an in-network provider for Coventry, HealthSmart, and Viant, in addition to other insurance carriers. His education and training includes medical school at Stanford University School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. He has received the following distinctions: Distinguished Surgeon of the Year, Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN); Rising Star Clinician Award, Baylor College of Medicine; and Staff Man of the Year Award, Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine. His professional affiliations include Houston Methodist Hospital, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Baylor College of Medicine. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Link is currently accepting new patients at his office in Houston, TX.