Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Craig Brodsky
Cardiovascular Disease · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Brodsky 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. Brodsky
Dr. Craig Brodsky is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Boca Raton, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brodsky performed 14,400 Medicare services across 9,149 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brodsky received a total of $9,272 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 481 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. Brodsky 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
$9,272 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 83887 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗14,400
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for cardiovascular disease
9,149
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~720 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. |
1,538 | $96 | $140 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,274 | $7 | $7 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
1,056 | $44 | $80 |
| 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. |
944 | $11 | $55 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
905 | $10 | $72 |
| 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. |
759 | $8 | $25 |
| 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. |
737 | $66 | $100 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
634 | $88 | $300 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
541 | $13 | $27 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
530 | $16 | $40 |
| 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. |
511 | $97 | $145 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
405 | $142 | $850 |
| 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. |
317 | $341 | $1,140 |
| 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. |
317 | $49 | $300 |
| 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. |
317 | $1 | $15 |
| 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. |
299 | $29 | $45 |
| 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. |
297 | $69 | $141 |
| 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. |
267 | $20 | $96 |
| 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. |
261 | $138 | $200 |
| 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. |
216 | $137 | $260 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
210 | $10 | $20 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
183 | $6 | $12 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
151 | $3 | $10 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
148 | $17 | $35 |
| 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. |
148 | $65 | $120 |
| 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. |
145 | $22 | $50 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
144 | $16 | $50 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
133 | $7 | $12 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
125 | $8 | $22 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
117 | $38 | $70 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
91 | $10 | $28 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
88 | $7 | $15 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
87 | $32 | $50 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
66 | $66 | $110 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
54 | $27 | $65 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
38 | $15 | $30 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
35 | $29 | $65 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
34 | $21 | $50 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 33 | $159 | $250 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
29 | $7 | $15 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
28 | $29 | $30 |
| Thyroid hormone evaluation A blood test to measure the levels of thyroid hormones in the body. This evaluation helps assess how well the thyroid gland is functioning. |
27 | $6 | $15 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
27 | $76 | $80 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
26 | $10 | $35 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
24 | $4 | $12 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
20 | $42 | $80 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 19 | $8 | $25 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
16 | $85 | $400 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
15 | $2 | $35 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
14 | $14 | $60 |
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.
7.5% high complexity
18.4% medium
74.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,272
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,325/year across 7 years
Top 26% in FL for cardiovascular disease
46
Companies
481
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
$8,823 (95.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$449 (4.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,503
2023
$1,710
2022
$1,973
2021
$584
2020
$485
2019
$1,512
2018
$1,506
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,430
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,217
Amgen Inc.
$1,100
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$526
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$512
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$470
PFIZER INC.
$458
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$408
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$356
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$332
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$311
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$234
Medtronic, Inc.
$186
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$181
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$141
HeartFlow, Inc.
$131
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$126
Welch Allyn
$108
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$82
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$76
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$71
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$69
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$67
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$58
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$56
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$50
Philips North America LLC
$39
Allergan Inc.
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$35
ABIOMED
$31
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$29
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$28
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$26
Boston Scientific Corporation
$26
ATRICURE, INC.
$25
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
AtriCure, Inc.
$21
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$19
Lundbeck LLC
$18
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$16
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$15
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 40.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (5065) Telcare BioTel · (5091) Amb Mon & Diag Und · (7999) SRC Undivided · ATRICURE CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEM · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Accent Pacemaker · Advisa · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · BEVYXXA · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARTO 3 · CONFIRM RX · CardioMEMS HF System · Cobalt · Confirm Rx · Connectivity and Remote care · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Evera · FARXIGA · FFRct · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · KENGREAL · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LIVALO · Lexiscan · LifeVest · Livalo · MERLIN@HOME · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · NA · NAVITOR · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · NUVISION ICE CATHETER · ONPATTRO · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · QUADRA ALLURE MP · Repatha · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · TEGSEDI · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Visia AF · WAINUA · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · 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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $64 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
259
Per 100K population
17.2
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
BOCA RATON REGIONAL 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Brodsky is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Brodsky experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brodsky performed 1,538 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. Brodsky receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brodsky received a total of $9,272 from 46 companies across 481 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. Brodsky's costs compare to other cardiologists in Boca Raton?
Dr. Brodsky's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Brodsky) 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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