Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gregory Brunet, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant · Santa Barbara, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
Low-engagement
936 CAMINO DEL RETIRO, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
8056815095
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1013060128 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Brunet from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Brunet

Dr. Gregory Brunet is a surgical physician assistant in Santa Barbara, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brunet performed 161 Medicare services across 155 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brunet received a total of $17,892 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 75 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgical physician assistant. 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. Brunet 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 in practice ▲ 161 Medicare services $17,892 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
161
Medicare services
Bottom 43% in CA for surgical physician assistant
155
Unique beneficiaries
$136
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~8 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
Total knee replacement 84 $146 $1,997
Total hip replacement
Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components.
 34 $144 $847
Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair
Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function.
 29 $158 $291
Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure
A surgical procedure involving muscles or bones that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning or execution.
 14 $16 $674
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.
82.0% high complexity
0.0% medium
18.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$17,892
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $4,473/year across 4 years
Top 1% in CA for surgical physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
75
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
$12,890 (72.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,003 (28.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$6,371
2023
$586
2022
$5,758
2021
$5,177

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$5,129
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$771
Stryker Corporation
$143
ILLUMINOSS MEDICAL, INC.
$114
Innovation Technologies Inc
$89
FX Shoulder Solutions, Inc
$64
UOC USA INC
$38
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 94.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Lima USA, Inc.
$10,003
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$5,192
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$771
Limacorporate S.p.A.
$549
Stryker Corporation
$384
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$284
Next Science LLC
$276
ILLUMINOSS MEDICAL, INC.
$114
IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
$105
Innovation Technologies Inc
$89
FX Shoulder Solutions, Inc
$64
UOC USA INC
$38
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 89.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
EVOS · FIBERGRAFT Aeridyan Matrix · GMK SPHERE · INSIGNIA · IRRISEPT · JOURNEY II · LANTERN SURGICAL ASSISTANT · MAKO · MASTERSL · Mecta-C Cervical Cages · NA · PHYSICA CR · Photodynamic Bone Stabilization Procedure Pack · Product Portfolio · REAL INTELLIGENCE · SMR SHOULDER · SMR Shoulder · Smart SPACE · SurgX · TFN-Advance · TRIGEN INTERTAN · U2 Press-fit · VA-LCP · ZYNRELEF
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 (72%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for surgical physician assistant in CA.

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Geographic Context

Surgical physician assistants within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
2.0
County median income
$95,977
Nearest hospital
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PSYCHIATRIC HEALTH FACILITY
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Brunet is a cardiac surgery specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 1% of CA peers, 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. Brunet experienced with total knee replacement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brunet performed 84 total knee replacement 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. Brunet receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brunet received a total of $17,892 from 13 companies across 75 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. Brunet's costs compare to other surgical physician assistants in Santa Barbara?
Dr. Brunet's average Medicare payment per service is $136. 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. Brunet) 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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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →