Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brian Dougherty, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
8940 N KENDALL DR, Miami, FL 33176
3055956200
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1487654299 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. Dougherty 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. Dougherty

Dr. Brian Dougherty is an otolaryngology specialist in Miami, FL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dougherty performed 2,009 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dougherty received a total of $1,924 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 67 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Dougherty is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 21 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 35% volume in FL $1,924 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 41833 Clear January 31, 2028
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,009
Medicare services
Top 35% in FL for otolaryngology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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, 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.
478 $71 $362
Middle ear function test
A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning.
257 $13 $38
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.
255 $28 $203
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
156 $36 $116
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.
145 $92 $302
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
143 $43 $130
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.
79 $129 $397
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.
76 $81 $266
Impacted earwax removal by physician
Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing.
65 $41 $124
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
64 $159 $461
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
61 $107 $303
CT scan of face, without contrast
A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye.
33 $103 $400
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections
A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections.
29 $10 $27
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.
27 $31 $95
Balance testing with recording
A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing.
27 $85 $250
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.
21 $107 $285
Use of electrodes during balance testing
Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment.
21 $9 $24
Test to assess electrical potentials generated in the inner ear as a result of sound stimulation 20 $95 $271
Auditory brainstem response test
A test that measures how the brain responds to sound to help diagnose nervous system disorders. The results are interpreted and reported by a medical professional.
20 $72 $197
VEMP testing of lower inner ear nerve branch
A diagnostic test that evaluates the function of the lower branch of the inner ear nerve. The procedure includes interpretation of the results and a written report.
19 $66 $195
Microscopic ear examination
A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum.
13 $25 $67
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,924
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $275/year across 7 years
Top 41% in FL for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
67
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$656
2023
$398
2022
$353
2021
$75
2020
$77
2019
$135
2018
$230

Payments by company (2024)

GENZYME CORPORATION
$346
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$152
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$33
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$32
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$30
Medtronic, Inc.
$27
Optinose US, Inc.
$20
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$16
Top 3 companies account for 80.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GENZYME CORPORATION
$773
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$208
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$152
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$149
Acclarent, Inc
$123
OptiNose US, Inc.
$105
Stryker Corporation
$101
Optinose US, Inc.
$69
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$60
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$56
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$45
Medtronic, Inc.
$27
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$22
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$16
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$16
Top 3 companies account for 58.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device · CoolSeal Generator · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FUSION · INSTRUMENTS-ENT · NUCALA · PROPEL · Ryaltris · SPY-PHI SYSTEM · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · VIVAER STYLUS · Xhance
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists in nearby ZIP areas
73
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF MIAMI
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Dougherty is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 21 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Dougherty experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dougherty performed 478 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Dougherty receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dougherty received a total of $1,924 from 15 companies across 67 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Dougherty's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Miami?
Dr. Dougherty's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Dougherty) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →