Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jeffrey Brackett, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Ventura, CA
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Brackett 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. Brackett
Dr. Jeffrey Brackett is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Ventura, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brackett performed 4,081 Medicare services across 2,549 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brackett received a total of $3,394 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 172 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. Brackett 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 25% volume in CA
$3,394 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,081
Medicare services
Top 25% in CA for cardiovascular disease
2,549
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
960 | $101 | $402 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
497 | $53 | $198 |
| 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. |
414 | $12 | $47 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
346 | $172 | $662 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
319 | $41 | $151 |
| 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. |
131 | $22 | $93 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
131 | $19 | $80 |
| 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. |
131 | $128 | $514 |
| 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. |
121 | $11 | $42 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
121 | $22 | $80 |
| 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. |
110 | $20 | $80 |
| 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. |
107 | $28 | $41 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
73 | $47 | $171 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
73 | $22 | $81 |
| 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. |
73 | $202 | $782 |
| 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. |
73 | $65 | $244 |
| 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. |
69 | $147 | $545 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
39 | $9 | $37 |
| 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. |
38 | $147 | $535 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
37 | $48 | $180 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 35 | $177 | $684 |
| 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. |
31 | $17 | $65 |
| 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. |
31 | $11 | $43 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
24 | $89 | $326 |
| 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. |
22 | $11 | $42 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
22 | $20 | $72 |
| 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. |
19 | $63 | $247 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
19 | $25 | $138 |
| 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. |
15 | $101 | $367 |
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.
18.1% high complexity
5.7% medium
76.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,394
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $485/year across 7 years
Top 49% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
172
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
$3,394 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$310
2023
$311
2022
$202
2021
$78
2020
$401
2019
$1,091
2018
$1,002
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$89
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$64
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$55
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Abbott Laboratories
$36
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$18
Top 3 companies account for 67.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$520
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$303
Amgen Inc.
$302
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$261
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$233
Abbott Laboratories
$222
PFIZER INC.
$209
Boston Scientific Corporation
$177
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$156
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$119
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$90
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$88
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$81
Allergan Inc.
$71
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$68
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$57
Medtronic, Inc.
$56
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$55
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$43
CVRx, Inc.
$40
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$33
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$29
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$29
Lundbeck LLC
$25
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$23
AtriCure, Inc.
$22
BIOTRONIK INC.
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
Novo Nordisk Inc
$14
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 33.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ATRICURE ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION · AVEIR · Adempas · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · BYSTOLIC · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Carto 3 System · Claria MRI · Confirm Rx · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · FARXIGA · GALLANT · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Micra · NORTHERA · OPSUMIT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Pacemakers · RESONATE · REVEAL LINQ · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · UPTRAVI · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Vascular Closure Device · Victoza · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · ZIO Patch
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.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
39
Per 100K population
4.7
County median income
$107,327
Nearest hospital
VENTURA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
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. Brackett is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% 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. Brackett experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brackett performed 960 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Brackett receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brackett received a total of $3,394 from 31 companies across 172 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. Brackett's costs compare to other cardiologists in Ventura?
Dr. Brackett's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Brackett) 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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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.
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