Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jason Brustein, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgery · Mcdonough, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
105 REGENCY PARK DR, Mcdonough, GA 30253
7705064119
In practice since 2014 (12 years)
NPI: 1629484340 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Brustein

Dr. Jason Brustein is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Mcdonough, GA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brustein performed 1,699 Medicare services across 722 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brustein received a total of $23,799 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 226 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Brustein 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 37% volume in GA $23,799 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,699
Medicare services
Top 37% in GA for orthopedic surgery
722
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · 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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Hyaluronan intra-articular injection, 1 mg
An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space. This procedure delivers 1 mg of the substance directly into the affected joint.
822 $8 $40
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.
193 $58 $213
Knee X-ray, 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures.
147 $27 $168
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
131 $51 $444
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.
86 $67 $333
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.
72 $84 $329
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 67 $5 $25
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
49 $30 $198
Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure
A surgical procedure involving muscles or bones that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning or execution.
18 $111 $1,536
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
18 $20 $162
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
17 $23 $163
Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg
An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication.
16 $8 $53
Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant
A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone.
13 $985 $6,967
Total knee replacement 13 $957 $9,034
Remote therapy monitoring setup and education
This service involves setting up equipment and providing patient education for the remote monitoring of therapy.
13 $15 $38
Musculoskeletal remote monitoring device supply, 30 days
A device supply that records and transmits data for remote monitoring of the musculoskeletal system over a 30-day period.
13 $40 $112
MRI of leg joint, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye.
11 $109 $2,224
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.
1.8% high complexity
61.6% medium
36.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$23,799
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,400/year across 7 years
Top 15% in GA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
226
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
$22,746 (95.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$744 (3.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$309 (1.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,293
2023
$1,294
2022
$5,007
2021
$3,173
2020
$3,900
2019
$4,969
2018
$3,163

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Curonix LLC
$1,701
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$344
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$123
Stryker Corporation
$37
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$29
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$23
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Brixton Biosciences, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 94.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$5,308
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$4,135
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$4,015
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$2,919
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$2,351
Curonix LLC
$1,701
OMNIlife science, Inc
$1,254
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$785
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$400
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$344
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$300
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$96
ORTHO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
$66
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$29
Novus Surgical Solutions LLC
$26
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
MY01 Inc.
$19
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc
$16
Brixton Biosciences, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 56.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACTIS · ALLOGRAFT · AMISTEM · AQUAMANTYS · ATTUNE · Anthology · Arcos · Avenir · Baxdela · COMBOGESIC IV · CORI · Comprehensive Fracture Shoulder · Comprehensive Reverse · EXETER · Foot & Ankle-None · GAMMA · GMK SPHERE · INSIGNIA · JOINTPOINT · JOURNEY II BCS · Journey II BCS · Journey II XR · Knees-None · MAKO · MPO Hip System · MY01 Continuous Compartmental Pressure Monitor · MYKNEE · NA · NAVIO · NEXT AR · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Neural Ice · OMNIBotics 3.0 · Ovation Tribute · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · Persona · Persona MC · Persona Revision · RECLAIM · REDAPT · REDAPT Revision Hip System · ROSA · ROSA-Knee · TFN · TFN-ADVANCE · TRIATHLON · TRIGEN INTERTAN · TRITANIUM · VA-LCP · VELYS Hip Navigation · VISIONAIRE Digital Templating · Vanguard · ZUK Uni · ZYNRELEF · mymobility Platform
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
78
Per 100K population
31.8
County median income
$81,612
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT HENRY HOSPITAL
7.2 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Brustein is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of GA peers.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Brustein experienced with hyaluronan intra-articular injection, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brustein performed 822 hyaluronan intra-articular injection, 1 mg 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. Brustein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brustein received a total of $23,799 from 19 companies across 226 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. Brustein's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Mcdonough?
Dr. Brustein's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Brustein) 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. 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. 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 →