Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brent Murchie, M.D.

Gastroenterology · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2089 HAWTHORNE ST, Sarasota, FL 34239
9413656556
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1831400027 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. Murchie 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. Murchie

Dr. Brent Murchie is a gastroenterology in Sarasota, FL, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Murchie performed 2,134 Medicare services across 1,917 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Murchie received a total of $5,993 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 309 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Murchie 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 12% volume in FL$ $5,993 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,134
Medicare services
Top 12% in FL for gastroenterology
1,917
Unique beneficiaries
$103
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~142 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)635$86$256
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy308$80$282
Colonoscopy with biopsy293$82$410
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare217$203$523
New patient office visit (45-59 min)196$105$338
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes84$53$181
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)71$47$182
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes55$28$112
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk50$181$379
New patient office visit (30-44 min)43$75$227
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope31$122$379
Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding29$216$582
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope27$86$251
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen20$46$176
Imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract18$549$1,529
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm15$120$315
Injection beneath lining of large bowel using a flexible endoscope15$22$410
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk14$187$380
Control of bleeding of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope13$161$411
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 ↗
$5,993
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $856/year across 7 years
Top 30% in FL for gastroenterology
40
Companies
309
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,977 (99.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$16 (0.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$567
2023
$1,203
2022
$1,303
2021
$1,120
2020
$530
2019
$747
2018
$524

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,273
AbbVie Inc.
$913
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$401
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$390
AbbVie, Inc.
$386
PFIZER INC.
$298
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$285
Celgene Corporation
$167
Boston Scientific Corporation
$166
Axonics, Inc.
$151
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$131
GENZYME CORPORATION
$125
Medtronic, Inc.
$121
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$98
Ardelyx, Inc.
$94
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$93
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$77
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$74
Allergan Inc.
$67
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$65
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$63
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$59
Lilly USA, LLC
$57
Mauna Kea Technologies, Inc.
$42
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$35
Allergan, Inc.
$35
CONMED Corporation
$29
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
UCB, Inc.
$22
Shionogi Inc
$21
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$20
Shire North American Group Inc
$20
VIVUS LLC
$18
Organon LLC
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$14
GI Supply, Inc.
$13
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 43.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in 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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $281 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
62
Per 100K population
13.8
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL 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. Murchie is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Murchie experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Murchie performed 635 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. Murchie receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Murchie received a total of $5,993 from 40 companies across 309 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. Murchie's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in Sarasota?
Dr. Murchie's average Medicare payment per service is $103. 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. Murchie) 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 →