Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jeffrey Brink, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Leesburg, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
601 E DIXIE AVE STE 901, Leesburg, FL 34748
3527282404
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1942206206 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. Brink 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. Brink

Dr. Jeffrey Brink is an otolaryngology in Leesburg, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brink performed 4,449 Medicare services across 2,993 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brink received a total of $8,675 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 151 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Brink 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 14% volume in FL$ $8,675 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,449
Medicare services
Top 14% in FL for otolaryngology
2,993
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~222 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
Allergy immunotherapy preparation871$11$25
New patient office visit (30-44 min)773$77$203
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)700$69$136
Test to assess middle ear function342$12$27
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test335$27$104
Removal of impacted ear wax289$33$100
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope262$141$401
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope245$100$220
Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min155$20$118
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing147$39$100
Exam of ear using a microscope136$21$58
Functional activity therapy56$26$120
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections33$9$28
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)25$100$200
New patient office visit (45-59 min)16$122$310
Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears13$31$81
Evaluation and testing for balance with recording13$84$187
Test for abnormal eye movement using a rotating chair13$96$169
Use of electrodes during balance testing13$8$16
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes12$78$165
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 ↗
$8,675
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,239/year across 7 years
Top 9% in FL for otolaryngology
21
Companies
151
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,503 (63.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,173 (36.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$319
2023
$317
2022
$102
2021
$543
2020
$395
2019
$6,161
2018
$837

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
OptiNose US, Inc.
$5,527
Acclarent, Inc
$796
Stryker Corporation
$423
Genentech USA, Inc.
$261
Optinose US, Inc.
$254
Ethicon US, LLC
$232
ALK-Abello, Inc
$206
Neurent Medical Limited
$206
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$153
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$137
GENZYME CORPORATION
$111
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$98
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$90
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$52
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$46
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Aerin Medical Inc.
$15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$13
PFIZER INC.
$12
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 77.8% of total 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 →

The majority of payments (63%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in otolaryngology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for otolaryngology in FL.

Equivalent to $195 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologys within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
1.3
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital
UF HEALTH LEESBURG 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 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. Brink is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in FL), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 9%), 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. Brink experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brink performed 871 allergy immunotherapy preparation 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. Brink receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brink received a total of $8,675 from 21 companies across 151 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. Brink's costs compare to other otolaryngologys in Leesburg?
Dr. Brink's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Brink) 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 →