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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Brink

Dr. Jeffrey Brink is an otolaryngology specialist in Leesburg, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. 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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Allergy immunotherapy preparation
A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens.
871 $11 $25
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.
773 $77 $203
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.
700 $69 $136
Middle ear function test
A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning.
342 $12 $27
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech.
335 $27 $104
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
289 $33 $100
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
262 $141 $401
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
245 $100 $220
Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min
A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments.
155 $20 $118
Impacted earwax removal by physician
Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing.
147 $39 $100
Microscopic ear examination
A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum.
136 $21 $58
Functional activity therapy
A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process.
56 $26 $120
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections
A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections.
33 $9 $28
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.
25 $100 $200
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.
16 $122 $310
Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation
A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function.
13 $31 $81
Balance testing with recording
A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing.
13 $84 $187
Vestibular function test using rotating chair
This test evaluates eye movement and balance function by having the patient sit in a rotating chair. It helps assess how the inner ear and brain coordinate to maintain stability.
13 $96 $169
Use of electrodes during balance testing
Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment.
13 $8 $16
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 12 $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

Otolaryngologists 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 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. Brink is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 9% of FL peers, with 20 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. 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 otolaryngologists 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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