Not Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Brown, DO
Family Medicine · Belleview, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Brown 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. Brown
Dr. James Brown is a family medicine specialist in Belleview, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brown performed 8,311 Medicare services across 5,350 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brown received a total of $12,465 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 848 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Brown is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. 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 FL
$12,465 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,311
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for family medicine
5,350
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~416 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 (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. |
2,038 | $30 | $153 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
874 | $8 | $9 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
842 | $8 | $33 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
822 | $10 | $45 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
785 | $13 | $57 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
696 | $45 | $341 |
| 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. |
320 | $45 | $225 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
265 | $10 | $41 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
229 | $9 | $75 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
217 | $1 | $7 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
195 | $16 | $71 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
125 | $15 | $64 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
124 | $2 | $10 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
97 | $1 | $5 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
80 | $30 | $75 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
71 | $19 | $62 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
69 | $29 | $125 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
63 | $76 | $183 |
| 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. |
51 | $10 | $67 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
51 | $38 | $43 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 49 | $18 | $78 |
| 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. |
48 | $40 | $92 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
38 | $13 | $58 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
32 | $31 | $170 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
31 | $4 | $20 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
21 | $20 | $98 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
19 | $22 | $59 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
18 | $8 | $36 |
| 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. |
16 | $59 | $232 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
13 | $9 | $39 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
12 | $18 | $55 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,465
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,781/year across 7 years
Top 3% in FL for family medicine
55
Companies
848
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
$12,465 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$110
2023
$2,055
2022
$2,022
2021
$2,349
2020
$2,046
2019
$1,897
2018
$1,986
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,587
PFIZER INC.
$1,095
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,032
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$993
AbbVie Inc.
$931
Amgen Inc.
$622
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$470
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$450
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$423
ABBVIE INC.
$394
Allergan Inc.
$359
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$345
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$334
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$286
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$273
Allergan, Inc.
$252
AbbVie, Inc.
$240
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$187
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$185
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$176
Eisai Inc.
$128
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$125
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$120
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$118
Exact Sciences Corporation
$113
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$104
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$103
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$94
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$91
Myriad Women's Health, Inc.
$72
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$64
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$60
Boston Scientific Corporation
$56
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$55
DEXCOM, INC.
$45
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$38
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$37
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$36
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
EISAI INC.
$32
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$24
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$22
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$17
Biogen, Inc.
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Lundbeck LLC
$15
Shire North American Group Inc
$13
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$13
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 29.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVAIR · AIMOVIG · AJOVY · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · Aimovig · Androgel · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · BRACANALYSIS CDX · BREO · BREZTRI · BYDUREON · BYSTOLIC · CHANTIX · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · CREON · Cologuard Collection Kit · CoolSeal Generator · Creon · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dayvigo · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Edarbi · FARXIGA · GARDASIL 9 · GEMTESA · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · INVOKANA · InPen · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KEVEYIS · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LOKELMA · LONHALA MAGNAIR · LYRICA · LifeVest · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · NUVENT · Otezla · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PRALUENT · PREMARIN · PREVNAR - 13 · Prolia · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SUNOSI · SYMBICORT · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULANCE · TRULICITY · TRUMENBA · Tresiba · Trintellix · Trudhesa · Trulance · UBRELVY · Utibron · VERQUVO · VIBERZI · VIIBRYD · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · WAKIX · WATCHMAN FLX · Wakix · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xultophy 100/3.6 · ZENPEP
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 3% for family medicine in FL.
Equivalent to $150 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
255
Per 100K population
65.8
County median income
$58,535
Nearest hospital
MARION COMMUNTIY HOSPITAL
9.2 mi
9.2 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | — Not enrolled | N/A |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Brown is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of FL peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Brown experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brown performed 2,038 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Brown receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brown received a total of $12,465 from 55 companies across 848 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. Brown's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Belleview?
Dr. Brown's average Medicare payment per service is $20. 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. Brown) 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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