Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Prabhtej Brara, M.D.
Optician · Santa Monica, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology 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. Brara
Dr. Prabhtej Brara is an optician specialist in Santa Monica, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brara performed 4,561 Medicare services across 2,963 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brara received a total of $19,999 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 847 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Brara 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 19% volume in CA
$19,999 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,561
Medicare services
Top 19% in CA for optician
2,963
Unique beneficiaries
$131
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~228 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
900 | $12 | $84 |
| 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. |
680 | $110 | $248 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
388 | $43 | $107 |
| 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. |
343 | $62 | $182 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
338 | $170 | $589 |
| 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. |
253 | $174 | $429 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 189 | $417 | $1,063 |
| 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. |
108 | $63 | $291 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. |
95 | $1,303 | $3,205 |
| 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. |
90 | $128 | $333 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
88 | $0 | $23 |
| 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. |
84 | $143 | $426 |
| 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. |
82 | $195 | $560 |
| 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. |
80 | $101 | $282 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
77 | $44 | $100 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
74 | $43 | $220 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
74 | $20 | $287 |
| 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. |
72 | $67 | $183 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
58 | $35 | $100 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
57 | $48 | $100 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
44 | $174 | $427 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 39 | $168 | $804 |
| 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. |
31 | $457 | $2,274 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
30 | $806 | $1,858 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
29 | $997 | $3,081 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
29 | $22 | $50 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
29 | $112 | $304 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
25 | $61 | $209 |
| 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. |
23 | $10 | $117 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
18 | $12 | $150 |
| 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. |
18 | $147 | $350 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
17 | $99 | $235 |
| 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. |
17 | $9 | $116 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
16 | $73 | $180 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
15 | $222 | $660 |
| 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. |
14 | $97 | $250 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram monitoring over a period of 8 to 15 days, including analysis and reporting of heart rhythm. |
13 | $125 | $210 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
12 | $37 | $150 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
12 | $18 | $50 |
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.
12.8% high complexity
24.6% medium
62.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,999
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,857/year across 7 years
Top 9% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
847
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
$19,999 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,784
2023
$3,213
2022
$2,952
2021
$2,970
2020
$1,639
2019
$3,284
2018
$3,158
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$426
Abbott Laboratories
$353
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$327
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$259
PFIZER INC.
$161
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$148
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$142
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$120
Boston Scientific Corporation
$109
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$100
Amgen Inc.
$90
Philips North America LLC
$73
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$70
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$57
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$47
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$47
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$44
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$41
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$36
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 39.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$2,126
Abbott Laboratories
$1,832
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,809
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,426
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,373
Amgen Inc.
$1,312
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,193
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$941
PFIZER INC.
$884
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$714
Medtronic, Inc.
$535
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$412
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$399
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$373
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$368
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$308
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$301
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$282
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$241
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$239
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$213
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$212
BIOTRONIK INC.
$201
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$193
ABIOMED
$188
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$169
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$156
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$148
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$148
Surmodics, Inc.
$145
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$143
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$104
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$84
HeartFlow, Inc.
$83
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$79
Philips North America LLC
$73
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$68
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$57
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$57
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$53
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$47
CHIESI USA, INC.
$43
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$36
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$31
bsn medical inc
$29
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$28
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$26
Novo Nordisk Inc
$23
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$23
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$21
Venclose Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 28.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for optician in CA.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
1,492
Per 100K population
15.1
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL
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. Brara is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% 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. Brara experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brara performed 900 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Brara receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brara received a total of $19,999 from 53 companies across 847 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. Brara's costs compare to other opticians in Santa Monica?
Dr. Brara's average Medicare payment per service is $131. 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. Brara) 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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