Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andrew Brooks, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Vacaville, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1010 NUT TREE RD, Vacaville, CA 95687
7076247900
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1376519561 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. Brooks 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. Brooks

Dr. Andrew Brooks is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Vacaville, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brooks performed 3,295 Medicare services across 691 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brooks received a total of $7,190 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 169 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Brooks 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 17% volume in CA $7,190 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,295
Medicare services
Top 17% in CA for orthopedic surgery
691
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~165 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
Joint lubricant injection (Synvisc) 2,448 $7 $36
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.
191 $74 $219
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
187 $64 $246
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.
102 $104 $317
Hyaluronan injection (Euflexxa) for joint
An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Euflexxa, administered directly into a joint space.
85 $97 $481
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.
70 $140 $472
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 54 $6 $20
Total knee replacement 51 $1,108 $3,832
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.
49 $87 $314
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.
38 $47 $135
Total hip replacement
Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components.
20 $1,108 $3,836
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.
2.2% high complexity
84.2% medium
13.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$7,190
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,027/year across 7 years
Top 36% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
169
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
$7,190 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,436
2023
$187
2022
$383
2021
$947
2020
$245
2019
$584
2018
$408

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$4,257
Stryker Corporation
$61
Bioventus LLC
$30
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$23
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$23
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$22
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 98.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$5,054
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,452
Bioventus LLC
$110
Stryker Corporation
$109
Amgen Inc.
$77
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$75
Heraeus Medical, LLC.
$60
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$44
Ethicon US, LLC
$25
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$23
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$22
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$22
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$21
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$18
KCI USA, Inc.
$17
AbbVie, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 92.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BENLYSTA · DUROLANE · DYNACORD · Durolane · EUFLEXXA · Enbrel · INSIGNIA · LUPKYNIS · MAKO · PALACOS · PICO · PREVENA · Persona · Persona Revision · ROSA · Rinvoq · STRATAFIX · SYNVISC-ONE · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · TRIATHLON · Taperloc · Tavneos · ZYNRELEF · Zilretta
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.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
48
Per 100K population
10.6
County median income
$99,994
Nearest hospital
60th Medical Group (Travis AFB)
4.4 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. Brooks is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Brooks experienced with joint lubricant injection (synvisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brooks performed 2,448 joint lubricant injection (synvisc) 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. Brooks receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brooks received a total of $7,190 from 18 companies across 169 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. Brooks's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Vacaville?
Dr. Brooks's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Brooks) 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 →
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 →