Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Anthony Brown, M.D.
Neurology · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. 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. Anthony Brown is a neurology specialist in Fort Myers, FL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brown performed 31,402 Medicare services across 1,819 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brown received a total of $19,714 from 79 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 951 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in FL
$19,714 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 | 127139 | 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 ↗31,402
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for neurology
1,819
Unique beneficiaries
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,847 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
22,800 | $5 | $9 |
| Botox injection (Xeomin), per unit An injection of incobotulinumtoxin A, a botulinum toxin type A product, administered in a quantity of one unit. |
5,850 | $4 | $8 |
| 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. |
1,552 | $96 | $272 |
| 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. |
191 | $127 | $418 |
| 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. |
131 | $64 | $186 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
126 | $79 | $235 |
| 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. |
113 | $11 | $63 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
112 | $1 | $4 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
103 | $1 | $7 |
| Bilateral facial and neck nerve muscle paralysis injection Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze muscles in the face and neck on both sides. |
100 | $133 | $398 |
| 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. |
82 | $139 | $363 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 57 | $174 | $526 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 5-6 tests A series of 5 to 6 tests that measure how well nerves send electrical signals. The procedure evaluates nerve function and helps identify damage or dysfunction. |
49 | $110 | $375 |
| 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. |
35 | $41 | $137 |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle | 26 | $63 | $184 |
| 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. |
18 | $32 | $102 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
17 | $306 | $909 |
| Punch biopsy of additional skin growth A small circular tool is used to remove a sample of an extra skin growth for laboratory examination. |
16 | $50 | $140 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
13 | $135 | $489 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
11 | $105 | $289 |
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 ↗$19,714
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,816/year across 7 years
Top 16% in FL for neurology
79
Companies
951
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
$19,402 (98.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$312 (1.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,195
2023
$4,397
2022
$3,737
2021
$2,575
2020
$1,273
2019
$1,583
2018
$1,953
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UCB, Inc.
$1,495
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,295
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$1,090
Lundbeck LLC
$1,068
AbbVie Inc.
$977
Amgen Inc.
$922
ABBVIE INC.
$825
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$586
Genentech USA, Inc.
$581
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$571
GENZYME CORPORATION
$520
Allergan, Inc.
$440
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$423
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$399
GE HEALTHCARE
$389
ARGENX US, INC.
$358
Lilly USA, LLC
$355
Biogen, Inc.
$347
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$335
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$320
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$281
GE Healthcare
$271
Neurelis, Inc.
$258
PFIZER INC.
$257
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$249
SK Life Science, Inc.
$238
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$231
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$231
CSL Behring
$216
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$216
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$201
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$194
MDD US Operations, LLC
$184
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$183
Celgene Corporation
$180
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$161
Eisai Inc.
$151
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$146
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$142
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$140
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$131
Grifols USA, LLC
$123
EMD Serono, Inc.
$120
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$111
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$110
Allergan Inc.
$103
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$102
Merz North America, Inc.
$102
GE HealthCare
$101
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$99
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$95
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$89
Almatica Pharma LLC
$87
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$73
HEMA Biologics, LLC
$66
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$59
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Corium, LLC
$47
EISAI INC.
$46
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$44
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$42
Medtronic, Inc.
$42
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$40
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$40
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$39
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$38
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$37
InSightec,Inc
$28
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$21
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$21
Promius Pharma LLC
$18
Mallinckrodt LLC
$17
Sandoz Inc.
$16
AbbVie, Inc.
$13
US WorldMeds, LLC
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 19.7% of total 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $63 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
182
Per 100K population
23.0
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER LEE HEALTH
3.4 mi
3.4 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Brown is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of FL peers, with 17 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 botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brown performed 22,800 botox injection, per unit 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 $19,714 from 79 companies across 951 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 neurologists in Fort Myers?
Dr. Brown's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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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