Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brendon Colaco, MBBS
Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Colaco 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. Colaco
Dr. Brendon Colaco is a sleep medicine physician in Jacksonville, FL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Colaco performed 2,608 Medicare services across 2,332 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Colaco received a total of $14,073 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 127 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sleep medicine (internal medicine) physician. 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. Colaco 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 32% volume in FL
$14,073 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 | 128907 | 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 ↗2,608
Medicare services
Top 32% in FL for sleep medicine (internal medicine) physician
2,332
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~163 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 for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
279 | $15 | $96 |
| Overnight continuous oxygen level test This test measures oxygen levels in the blood continuously overnight using a device attached to the ear or finger. |
213 | $18 | $132 |
| Methacholine chloride administered as inhalation solution through a nebulizer, per 1 mg | 155 | $0 | $40 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
142 | $41 | $311 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
135 | $40 | $317 |
| Artery puncture collection of blood sample | 125 | $20 | $215 |
| Blood gas test with oxygen saturation A test that measures the levels of gases in the blood, including oxygen saturation. |
125 | $75 | $243 |
| Carboxyhemoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of carbon monoxide bound to hemoglobin in the blood. |
122 | $12 | $133 |
| Methemoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of methemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin that cannot carry oxygen effectively. This quantitative analysis helps determine the level of methemoglobin in the blood. |
122 | $8 | $105 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
119 | $2 | $40 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
112 | $19 | $211 |
| 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. |
109 | $96 | $450 |
| 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. |
101 | $65 | $296 |
| 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. |
95 | $95 | $452 |
| Sleep study with continuous airway pressure, age 6+ A sleep study conducted in a sleep lab that monitors breathing and other body functions while administering continuous airway pressure. This test is performed on patients aged 6 years or older. |
85 | $485 | $6,143 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
77 | $29 | $342 |
| 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. |
57 | $83 | $456 |
| 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. |
57 | $132 | $604 |
| 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. |
52 | $126 | $707 |
| Sleep study in sleep lab (age 6+) An overnight test conducted in a sleep laboratory to monitor sleep patterns and bodily functions in patients aged 6 years or older. |
49 | $456 | $5,404 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
41 | $106 | $626 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
39 | $9 | $195 |
| Home sleep test with portable monitor, 3 channels An unattended sleep study performed at home using a portable monitor that records at least three physiological channels. |
31 | $71 | $1,408 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
29 | $6 | $91 |
| Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing. |
20 | $93 | $1,242 |
| Nitric oxide gas level test A test that measures the level of nitric oxide gas in the body. |
20 | $13 | $133 |
| 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. |
18 | $140 | $877 |
| Lung airway sensitivity test A test used to measure the sensitivity of the airways in the lungs. |
17 | $45 | $364 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 17 | $162 | $891 |
| Inhaled pentamidine, 300 mg Administration of FDA-approved pentamidine isethionate via a nebulizer or DME device. The dose is measured in 300 mg units. |
17 | $61 | $350 |
| Inhalation treatment for pneumonia Administration of medication via inhalation to treat pneumonia. This procedure involves delivering therapeutic agents directly to the lungs. |
16 | $22 | $265 |
| Other lung procedure A medical service or procedure performed on the lung that does not fall under other specific categories. |
12 | $58 | $388 |
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 ↗$14,073
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,010/year across 7 years
Top 22% in FL for sleep medicine (internal medicine) physician
29
Companies
127
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
$14,073 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,694
2023
$3,415
2022
$4,105
2021
$588
2020
$115
2019
$863
2018
$2,294
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$2,484
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$2,117
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,872
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$1,375
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,014
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$761
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$598
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$465
Genentech USA, Inc.
$428
Insmed, Inc.
$412
United Therapeutics Corporation
$380
Grifols USA, LLC
$252
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$178
GENZYME CORPORATION
$159
EnsoData, Inc.
$154
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$153
OptiNose US, Inc.
$135
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$134
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$125
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$122
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$122
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$121
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$114
Medtronic, Inc.
$113
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$104
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$52
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$21
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc
$21
Top 3 companies account for 46.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AREXVY · Arikayce · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREZTRI · DUPIXENT · Esbriet · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE · ILLUMISITE · INSPIRE · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · Letairis · NUCALA · NUZYRA · OFEV · ORENITRAM · OSA Mgmt Services · Prolastin-C Liquid · QUVIVIQ · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · SUNOSI · Sunosi · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TYVASO · UPTRAVI · WINREVAIR · Wakix · XOLAIR · XYREM · XYWAV · Xhance · Xolair · Xyrem · Yupelri · remede System
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 $540 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Sleep medicine physicians within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
MAYO CLINIC
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. Colaco is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. Colaco experienced with office visit for established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Colaco performed 279 office visit for established patient 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. Colaco receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Colaco received a total of $14,073 from 29 companies across 127 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. Colaco's costs compare to other sleep medicine physicians in Jacksonville?
Dr. Colaco's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Colaco) 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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