Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brett Mercer, DO

Neurology · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
12600 CREEKSIDE LN STE 2, Fort Myers, FL 33919
2393439235
In practice since 2016 (10 years)
NPI: 1427416114 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. Mercer 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. Mercer

Dr. Brett Mercer is a neurology in Fort Myers, FL, with 10 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mercer performed 1,333 Medicare services across 950 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mercer received a total of $13,697 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 459 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. Mercer 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.

✓ 10 years in practice▲ Top 25% volume in FL$ $13,697 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,333
Medicare services
Top 25% in FL for neurology
950
Unique beneficiaries
$109
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~133 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)846$94$334
New patient office visit (45-59 min)194$123$435
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)166$154$574
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)127$132$474
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 ↗
$13,697
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,957/year across 7 years
Top 22% in FL for neurology
61
Companies
459
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
$13,674 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$23 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$5,244
2023
$2,647
2022
$2,112
2021
$2,574
2020
$634
2019
$357
2018
$130

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$2,602
UCB, Inc.
$1,206
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$1,046
ABBVIE INC.
$831
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$831
Amgen Inc.
$414
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$380
Eisai Inc.
$358
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$336
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$324
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$319
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$305
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$299
Neurelis, Inc.
$262
GENZYME CORPORATION
$256
Lilly USA, LLC
$221
AbbVie Inc.
$217
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$211
Biogen, Inc.
$197
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$193
PFIZER INC.
$155
Genentech USA, Inc.
$150
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$145
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$145
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$137
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$132
MDD US Operations, LLC
$123
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$116
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$114
GE HEALTHCARE
$108
Allergan Inc.
$104
Celgene Corporation
$104
Lundbeck LLC
$101
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$97
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$96
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$91
ARGENX US, INC.
$87
GE HealthCare
$84
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$81
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$73
Grifols USA, LLC
$62
EISAI INC.
$60
Banner Life Sciences, LLC
$45
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$44
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$41
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$35
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$34
Almatica Pharma LLC
$34
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$32
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$25
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$24
SK Life Science, Inc.
$23
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$22
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$21
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$19
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$16
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 35.4% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,028 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
182
Per 100K population
23.0
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
4.8 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Mercer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Mercer experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mercer performed 846 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. Mercer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mercer received a total of $13,697 from 61 companies across 459 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. Mercer's costs compare to other neurologys in Fort Myers?
Dr. Mercer's average Medicare payment per service is $109. 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. Mercer) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →