Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dean Bramlet, MD

Optician · Pinellas Park, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Speaking/Promotional
4820 PARK BLVD N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
7273451313
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1164536488 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. Bramlet 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. Bramlet

Dr. Dean Bramlet is an optician in Pinellas Park, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bramlet performed 882 Medicare services across 693 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bramlet received a total of $247,380 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 350 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Bramlet 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ 882 Medicare services$ $247,380 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
882
Medicare services
Bottom 39% in FL for optician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
693
Unique beneficiaries
$118
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~46 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)232$91$137
Echocardiogram, transthoracic186$138$303
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow119$136$272
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts68$176$332
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead63$10$40
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen51$86$162
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers40$119$280
Technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study dose38$204$260
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect19$311$707
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician19$47$107
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers19$77$176
Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta16$102$159
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)12$145$252
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.
21.1% high complexity
39.8% medium
39.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$247,380
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $41,230/year across 6 years
Top 1% in FL for optician
18
Companies
350
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
$227,470 (92.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$18,207 (7.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,703 (0.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$479
2023
$69
2022
$3,568
2020
$17,948
2019
$34,231
2018
$191,086

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$116,175
Amgen Inc.
$70,537
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$25,282
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$14,690
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$7,169
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$6,194
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$4,370
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$1,129
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,074
Lilly USA, LLC
$206
UCB, Inc.
$123
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$121
Abbott Laboratories
$120
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$59
Novo Nordisk Inc
$24
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$13
Top 3 companies account for 85.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
DISEASE STATE · EVKEEZA · FARXIGA · JARDIANCE · JUXTAPID · Juxtapid · Kerendia · LEQVIO · Livalo · MOUNJARO · Mitra Clip system · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · Otezla · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Repatha · TRULICITY · Welchol · XARELTO · ZONTIVITY
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 (92%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in optician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for optician in FL.

Equivalent to $28,048 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
448
Per 100K population
46.6
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL
1.8 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. Bramlet is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 1%), with 19 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. Bramlet experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bramlet performed 232 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Bramlet receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bramlet received a total of $247,380 from 18 companies across 350 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. Bramlet's costs compare to other opticians in Pinellas Park?
Dr. Bramlet's average Medicare payment per service is $118. 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. Bramlet) 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 →