Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thomas Brown, M.D.

Nuclear Medicine · Gulf Breeze, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
200 NORTHCLIFF DR, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
8509329404
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1053383786 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. 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. Thomas Brown is a nuclear medicine in Gulf Breeze, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brown performed 70,128 Medicare services across 4,520 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brown received a total of $84 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nuclear 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 20% volume in FL$ $84 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
70,128
Medicare services
Top 20% in FL for nuclear medicine
4,520
Unique beneficiaries
$6
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~3,506 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)54,339$0$0
MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate)9,920$0$1
Injection, gadobenate dimeglumine (multihance), per ml2,037$1$2
CT scan of chest, without contrast624$82$754
Chest X-ray, 1 view411$7$65
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast388$128$972
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast312$75$640
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast267$249$1,724
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast236$214$1,451
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening160$136$1,198
Ct scan of chest with contrast115$95$1,032
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast101$265$2,750
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast83$67$565
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast78$282$2,723
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast72$73$653
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity68$56$372
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue62$53$394
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen58$53$394
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast53$60$484
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen48$50$408
Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast41$166$1,257
Mri scan of pelvis without contrast37$168$1,775
Ct scan of abdomen without contrast37$91$704
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity36$45$261
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast33$140$1,950
Ct scan of chest before and after contrast32$110$1,333
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers28$28$254
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast27$176$1,381
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers27$18$161
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast26$69$615
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast26$66$615
Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast26$95$825
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast25$63$525
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast25$67$539
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast24$64$551
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina21$80$274
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast20$281$1,812
Ct scan of abdomen with contrast19$175$1,119
Ct scan of face without contrast18$77$744
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast18$79$650
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views18$9$80
Mri scan of brain without contrast17$170$753
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis17$70$248
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow15$121$800
Chest X-ray, 2 views13$25$56
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view13$7$65
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views12$8$80
Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow12$154$667
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views11$9$80
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views11$8$67
Ct scan of leg without contrast11$39$352
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 2020 ↗
$84
Total received (2020-2020)
Bottom 25% in FL for nuclear medicine
1
Company
1
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
$84 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2020
$84

Payments by company (2020)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$84
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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.

Equivalent to $0 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Nuclear Medicines within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$65,715
Nearest hospital
GULF BREEZE HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2020
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. Brown is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

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 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brown performed 54,339 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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 $84 from 1 company across 1 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 nuclear medicines in Gulf Breeze?
Dr. Brown's average Medicare payment per service is $6. 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 →
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 →