Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ryan Brandt, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Santa Cruz, CA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Brandt
Dr. Ryan Brandt is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Santa Cruz, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brandt performed 14,682 Medicare services across 7,241 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brandt received a total of $20,918 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 376 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Brandt 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 in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in CA
$20,918 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗14,682
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for cardiovascular disease
7,241
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~734 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
5,333 | $0 | $6 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
1,462 | $12 | $83 |
| 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. |
1,170 | $98 | $364 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
722 | $20 | $126 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
608 | $23 | $150 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
559 | $163 | $879 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
372 | $22 | $337 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
330 | $11 | $63 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
329 | $21 | $101 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
253 | $67 | $304 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
242 | $22 | $94 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
234 | $198 | $1,077 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
230 | $47 | $204 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
219 | $100 | $365 |
| 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. |
214 | $147 | $489 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
199 | $28 | $343 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
198 | $10 | $216 |
| 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. |
140 | $146 | $704 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
121 | $27 | $292 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
110 | $420 | $2,562 |
| 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. |
108 | $134 | $554 |
| 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. |
107 | $66 | $252 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
106 | $20 | $87 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
99 | $54 | $351 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 90 | $195 | $725 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
87 | $42 | $132 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
86 | $19 | $98 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
85 | $48 | $108 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
83 | $110 | $478 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
57 | $61 | $263 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 57 | $176 | $697 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
49 | $178 | $957 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
45 | $427 | $2,395 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
45 | $83 | $377 |
| Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mg | 41 | $6 | $19 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
38 | $17 | $74 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
30 | $15 | $149 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
30 | $13 | $119 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
26 | $405 | $1,782 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
26 | $18 | $98 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
26 | $12 | $71 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
26 | $58 | $317 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
23 | $148 | $1,171 |
| 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. |
23 | $73 | $247 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
22 | $90 | $423 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
21 | $11 | $62 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
21 | $19 | $91 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
19 | $89 | $987 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
19 | $247 | $820 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
18 | $297 | $1,316 |
| Permanent leadless pacemaker insertion A small, self-contained pacemaker is placed directly into the heart without using wires. The procedure is guided by imaging to ensure correct positioning. |
18 | $383 | $1,935 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
18 | $88 | $599 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
18 | $116 | $726 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
16 | $49 | $198 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
14 | $90 | $531 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
14 | $22 | $169 |
| Stent placement and plaque removal in one vessel A procedure to clear plaque and blood clots from a single blood vessel, followed by the insertion of a stent and/or balloon dilation to keep the vessel open. |
13 | $521 | $2,016 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
13 | $17 | $105 |
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.
19.4% high complexity
43.7% medium
37.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$20,918
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,988/year across 7 years
Top 17% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
376
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
$14,217 (68.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,700 (32.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$7,459
2023
$4,359
2022
$380
2021
$451
2020
$182
2019
$5,369
2018
$2,717
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$6,700
Medtronic, Inc.
$333
Baxter Healthcare
$197
Abbott Laboratories
$153
CVRx, Inc.
$75
Top 3 companies account for 96.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$6,715
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$6,678
Medtronic, Inc.
$4,011
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,060
Abbott Laboratories
$977
Penumbra, Inc.
$717
Baxter Healthcare
$197
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$175
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$123
HeartFlow, Inc.
$110
CVRx, Inc.
$75
Amgen Inc.
$24
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$24
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 83.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCENT · AMVIA EDGE · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Abre · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Adapta · Advisa · Amplia MRI · Assurity Pacemaker · Attain · Azure · Barostim Neo System · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CareLink · Claria MRI · Confirm Rx · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · Edora 8 DR-T · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Ellipse ICD · Evera · FFRct · Fortify Assura · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · ILAB · Indigo · LINQ II · LifeVest · MICRA · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · Pacemakers · Percepta · Performa · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Reveal LINQ · SELECTSECURE · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SelectSecure · Selectra · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Solia · Sprint Quattro · SureFix · TYRX · Visia AF · XARELTO
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 (68%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
45
Per 100K population
16.9
County median income
$109,266
Nearest hospital
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PSYCHIATRIC HEALTH FACILITY
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Brandt is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of CA peers, 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. Brandt experienced with adenosine injection, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brandt performed 5,333 adenosine injection, 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. Brandt receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brandt received a total of $20,918 from 15 companies across 376 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. Brandt's costs compare to other cardiologists in Santa Cruz?
Dr. Brandt's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Brandt) 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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