Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nicolas Brozzi, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
1801 NW 9TH AVE, Miami, FL 33136
3053551684
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1831366483 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. Brozzi 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. Brozzi

Dr. Nicolas Brozzi is a thoracic surgery specialist in Miami, FL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brozzi performed 215 Medicare services across 120 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brozzi received a total of $34,333 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 113 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. 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. Brozzi 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 48% volume in FL $34,333 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
215
Medicare services
Top 48% in FL for thoracic surgery
120
Unique beneficiaries
$249
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~13 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
Daily management of ecmo external vein to artery blood circulation in heart and lungs using a pump 105 $200 $1,272
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33 $663 $7,410
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 31 $181 $573
Initial hospital admission, high complexity 19 $138 $913
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 14 $47 $123
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 13 $131 $430
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.
15.3% high complexity
0.0% medium
84.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$34,333
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,905/year across 7 years
Top 18% in FL for thoracic surgery
18
Companies
113
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
$26,760 (77.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,573 (22.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$520
2023
$2,108
2022
$1,253
2021
$294
2020
$1,159
2019
$23,003
2018
$5,994

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$25,310
Abbott Laboratories
$2,255
ABIOMED
$1,843
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$1,798
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$1,450
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$321
Stryker Corporation
$279
SynCardia Systems, LLC
$223
Medtronic, Inc.
$184
Paragonix Technologies, Inc.
$160
Inari Medical, Inc.
$131
ATRICURE, INC.
$110
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$81
AtriCure, Inc.
$67
Baxter Healthcare
$39
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$29
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$28
LSI SOLUTIONS INC
$26
Top 3 companies account for 85.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANGIOVAC · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOSPHERE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM · Amplia MRI · Arctic Front · COR KNOT · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CoreValve Evolut · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FlowTriever · HeartMate · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · HeartString III Proximal Seal · HeartWare HVAD · Impella · MC3 NAUTILUS(TM) ECMO OXYGENATOR · Mitra Clip system · NA · PREVELEAK · ProtekDuo · SIGNET · STRYKER VARISPEED · Tendyne Mitral Valve System · The SynCardia Total Artificial Heart · Trifecta GT Tissue Heart Valve
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 (78%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in thoracic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $15,969 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Thoracic surgerists within 10 mi
85
Per 100K population
3.2
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM
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. Brozzi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 18% of FL peers, with 17 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. Brozzi experienced with daily management of ecmo external vein to artery blood circulation in heart and lungs using a pump?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brozzi performed 105 daily management of ecmo external vein to artery blood circulation in heart and lungs using a pump 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. Brozzi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brozzi received a total of $34,333 from 18 companies across 113 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. Brozzi's costs compare to other thoracic surgerists in Miami?
Dr. Brozzi's average Medicare payment per service is $249. 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. Brozzi) 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 →