Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Peter Brooks, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Vero Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
3450 11TH CT STE 302A, Vero Beach, FL 32960
7727941444
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1073558037 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. Brooks 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. Brooks

Dr. Peter Brooks is an orthopedic surgery in Vero Beach, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brooks performed 59 Medicare services across 59 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brooks received a total of $126,611 from 6 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 141 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic 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. Brooks 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▲ 59 Medicare services$ $126,611 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
59
Medicare services
Bottom 4% in FL for orthopedic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
59
Unique beneficiaries
$338
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~3 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
New patient office visit (45-59 min)17$103$318
Total hip replacement15$1,105$3,368
New patient office visit (30-44 min)14$54$180
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)13$67$205
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.
25.4% high complexity
0.0% medium
74.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$126,611
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $18,087/year across 7 years
Top 10% in FL for orthopedic surgery
6
Companies
141
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
$73,452 (58.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$47,137 (37.2%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$5,763 (4.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$258 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$5,763
2023
$6,586
2022
$34,632
2021
$13,776
2020
$13,319
2019
$28,067
2018
$24,467

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$91,912
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$21,085
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$13,355
EXACTECH, INC.
$128
Stryker Corporation
$75
Innovation Technologies Inc
$55
Top 3 companies account for 99.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALTEON · Anthology · BIRMINGHAM HIP · BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING (BHR) · Birmingham Hip Resurfacing · Irrisept · JOURNEY II · Knees Product Portfolio · Knees-None · MAKO · Navio Surgical System · Oxford · Oxinium Hips · Oxinium Knees · Persona · REAL INTELLIGENCE · REDAPT Revision Hip System · ROSA · TRIATHLON · VERILAST Hips
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 (58%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopedic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for orthopedic surgery in FL.

Equivalent to $214,594 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
40
Per 100K population
24.4
County median income
$71,049
Nearest hospital
CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER 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. Brooks is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 10%), 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. Brooks experienced with new patient office visit (45-59 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brooks performed 17 new patient office visit (45-59 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. Brooks receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brooks received a total of $126,611 from 6 companies across 141 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. Brooks's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Vero Beach?
Dr. Brooks's average Medicare payment per service is $338. 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. Brooks) 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 →